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Improving your hunting dog’s social skills during the off-season
With a good four months until early teal season, keeping our dogs tuned up physically and mentally is a good distraction until opening day.[…]
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Coastal Projects
Finding the right balance between our state’s ecological needs and the needs of industry
Finding a balance between the needs of developers and industry and the needs of our lands, waters, fish and wildlife.[…]
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A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp
Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly.[…]
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Trying to stop the spread of CWD
CWD has taken hold in Louisiana, and we can’t pass off increased hunting regulations as just another attack on our freedoms.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Booyah Pad Crasher
After Pad Crashers and Poppin’ Pad Crashers were released, Booyah’s plastic frog line got so popular it is one of the company’s best sellers.[…]
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Squirrel Empanadas
Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Black Label Piglet
The Black Label Custom Soft Plastics Piglet is a soft plastic creature bait Cliff Pace put on the market approximately three years ago.[…]
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Topwater fishing for spring trout
Kayak anglers that do not use topwater lures are missing out on some of the most exciting kayak fishing there is.[…]
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Wild Turkey Noodle Soup
With turkey season wrapping up around the state, this Wild Turkey Noodle Soup recipe is a good way to utilize your harvest.[…]
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Keeping a tab on bills that could impact menhaden operations off Louisiana’s coast
Four bills that aim to control the take of menhaden off Louisiana’s coast passed the House Natural Resources Committee.[…]
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Safety on and off the water should be a sportsman’s priority
It’s time to inspect what’s in our boat, things like suitable life jackets, a working fire extinguisher, a life ring and a signaling device.[…]
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Surf and Turf Carpaccio
This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.[…]
Bass Fishing
Dust off that kayak
Now is the time to dust of your kayak and get out there. The weather is warming and great springtime fishing is here.[…]
Bass Fishing
Rapala ClapTail 110
The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it.[…]
Catfish
Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers
Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water.[…]
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Wild Turkey Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup is a comforting classic Mexican dish built on bold, layered flavors and shredded wild turkey adds heartiness to it.[…]