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June 24, 2022
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Unfortunately, not all outdoor stories are a pleasure for us to write

June 24, 2022 Joe Macaluso

It’s not only important to wear a life jacket, but to make sure it is functioning properly, especially if it is self-inflating. […]

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Species spotlight: Bluefish

June 24, 2022 Brian Cope

Bluefish are pelagic fish, and can be found all over the globe. Anglers catch them everywhere from the deep sea to nearshore reefs. […]

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Bow hunting is a journey

June 24, 2022 Sammy Romano

Bow hunting is about much more than just the destination; it’s the journey that really makes the difference. […]

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La. Hwy 593 to Bussey Brake: The road to a whole lot of my life

June 24, 2022 Kinny Haddox

The second anniversary of the re-opening of Bussey Brake Reservoir near Bastrop is this month. Not many old lakes get to live again. […]

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Force Fetch

June 24, 2022 Bryan Beatty

Force fetch is an important step in the foundation of a hunting dog’s training. It begins the transition to more advanced and formal training […]

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Chris and Janie Murphey are leaving a wake in the kayak world

June 24, 2022 Chris Holmes

Janie and Chris Murphey are making their mark on kayak fishing with both regularly making appearances in the winners’ circle. […]

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Nashville-Style Hot Snapper Sandwich

June 24, 2022 Nathan L. Judice

Grilled, baked, fried and even smoked, red snapper holds its own with a wide variety of cooking techniques. […]

Bass Fishing

Mister Twister 8-inch Mag BUZZ Worm

June 24, 2022 Don Shoopman

Since the intro of the Mag 12 BUZZ Worm, Mister Twister has gotten calls for a smaller size, so they developed the 8-inch Mag BUZZ Worm. […]

Bass Fishing

The Wesley Warbird

June 23, 2022 Don Shoopman

In a world filled with bait manufacturers, Funkbuster Baits has found its niche with spinnerbaits, buzz baits and bladed jigs. […]

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No lions, no tigers, but yes — Louisiana has beaucoup bears, oh my!

June 19, 2022 Kinny Haddox

The purpose of this column is to help bring attention to the black bear problem. There are solutions and we have to find them. […]

Bass Fishing

First bass sets us on a path to ruin; and off to the store for more lures!

June 17, 2022 Joe Macaluso

No dyed-in-the-wool bass fisherman ever tells anyone — certainly not his significant other — about how much they spend on the pursuit of bass. […]

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The legendary Chandeleur Islands

June 10, 2022 Todd Masson

Todd Masson, Capt. Justin Bowles and television show host Kevin Ford made a trip to the Chandeleur Islands to fish for speckled trout. […]

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Killer combination: Live shrimp, kayaks and speckled trout

June 10, 2022 Chris Holmes

Carrying shrimp in a kayak takes a little planning to keep them alive and kicking throughout the day’s speckled trout fishing. […]

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Species spotlight: Blue marlin

May 26, 2022 Brian Cope

The blue marlin is one of the most highly sought after gamefish on the planet. They can reach great size, and their meat is excellent. […]

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Sweet and Sour Wild Pork

May 26, 2022 Jason Thornton

The problems surrounding wild pigs in Louisiana is nothing new. But these problematic critters can be quite the treat around the dinner table. […]

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Peril on the water is a constant; Heed the call for boating safety!

May 21, 2022 Joe Macaluso

Peril on the water is a constant. You know it. But there are things you can do to enhance your safety when boating or fishing. […]

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