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Sight-fishing crabs and reds at the same spot
There are many ways to catch crabs and redfish but sight-hunting both on the same trip from a tiny dingy really takes marsh fishing up a notch. […]
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Use paint brushes to stealth up trail cameras
Unfortunately, many cameras on sale are often non-camouflaged. Well no need to spend more money. The cameras can be self-painted for only pennies in cost. […]
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The double-wheelie sharpener
The double-wheelie blade sharpener is inexpensive, fits in your palm and only takes seconds to use. […]
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Apex Predator: Fallen treetops bring in the bucks
Targeting fallen treetops is a great way to locate bedded-down deer, according to Apex Predator Josh Chauvin. […]
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Apex Predator: Deer hunting in the North Louisiana hills
The Apex Predator, Josh Chauvin, details the specific trees hillside deer in North Louisiana target late in the year — and how to set up and intercept them. […]
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Apex Predator: Micro .22 Mag handles hogs
In this month’s column, Josh Chauvin details his adventures with his new micro .22 Mag, the Little Badger, which tips the scales at under 3 pounds. […]
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Apex Predator: Micro-weapon 12-gauge hog hunting
Josh Chauvin, the Apex Predator, details how he uses a micro 12-gauge shotgun to chase down hogs on Louisiana’s public lands. […]
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Apex Predator shares his hog hunting tactics
To be successful at hunting hogs on Louisiana public land, I use a combination of tactics. Maximum mileage covered by foot has continually proved most productive. Last season I harvested 72 pigs on several WMAs and NWRs — with only two taken from my tree climber.
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Apex Predator: Daytime bullfrog spearing
Hunting massive bullfrogs during the daytime is one of my favorite summertime activities. After shooting many frogs with my bowfishing rig, I wanted to take the experience to the next level: So this year I went after them caveman-style with my throwing spear.
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Apex Predator goes ‘sight-crabbing’ for monster blues
I vaguely saw a quick fleck of blue in the moss 2 feet below the surface of the clear marsh water. Unsure of what actually was beneath the ripples, I tossed my jighead hooked with catfish skin next to the grass pile. It laid on the mud bottom for two seconds, when a huge claw suddenly flashed out of the green growth.
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Apex Predator: Catfishing with double-baited hooks
One of the most important things when catching catfish is bait selection. After many experiments, I found a double-bait trick that has worked for catching more fish: I use a chunk of fresh cut bait — with the addition of a small pogy on the hook’s tip.
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Aprex Predator reviews a chamber vacuum sealer
Investing in a chamber vacuum sealer is something every serious hunter and fisherman should consider if you’re looking for the most effective and economical way to freeze wet or dry wild game, fish and cooked meals.
And I can tell you this amazing machine will eventually pay for itself because of the inexpensive cost of the bags.