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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: 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. […]
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Apex Predator: Blade-aiming technique takes down 8-pointer with recurve
In the past several years, I’ve became hooked on a very difficult style of hunting: stalking with traditional bows on public land. I’ve taken a dozen pigs and a couple deer this way, but this season ended with a most spectacular surprise.[…]
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Apex Predator downs 16-pointer with custom micro rifle
Last hunting season, my primitive weapon unbelievably misfired on the biggest buck I had ever seen. And it wasn’t the first time that Marlin .444 had messed up, and another hunter eventually took that 140-class, 235-pound deer. […]
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Apex Predator: Adventures in a rental car
My hunting season has been going great, harvesting five deer and 45 hogs so far on Louisiana public lands — but I’ve had some setbacks dealing with vehicle tampering. […]
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Apex Predator: Hog Smackdown, Part 2
October was another great month of hog action for me. I had to put down the shotgun for the first week of bow season until small game opened, so I focused on getting some bow-harvested pigs.[…]
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Apex Predator arrows cinnamon bear in Colorado mountains
My fourth year of “do-it-yourself hunting” public land in Colorado resulted in my fourth year with a big game harvest — but this year’s adventure was one of the most unbelievable experiences of my life.[…]
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Apex Predator gets a big bull shark surprise
The possession of a firearm is only allowed in accordance with the Spillway’s hunting regulations, which are available here. The decision was made to leave this story up to educate the public on the Bonnet Carré rules and regulations.[…]
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Apex Predator’s extreme noodling: Swim-fishing for big cats
During the hot summer months, Joshua Chauvin enjoys getting in the water to retrieve his noodle lines to bring in big catfish.[…]
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Apex Predator: Noodling for giant alligator snapping turtles – in a pirogue
My buddy and I once saw some holes in a steep bank during a low-water period that looked great for noodling catfish. So before the summer months arrived when I went spearfishing for cats, I decided to try some noodles near the holes. […]
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Apex Predator: Making custom-rigged catfish noodle lines
Setting lines is one of my favorite ways to fish. There’s just something exciting about the unknown of what is on the other end of a noodle line that’s darting back and forth, then going underwater only to pop up on the other side of the bayou. […]
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Apex Predator: Hoisting hogs for easier cleaning
I harvest many hogs each season on Louisiana public land, but ever since I became self-taught on how to backpack deboned pork out of the woods, I never think about shooting a smaller pig: I always go for the biggest one to get the most meat.[…]
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Apex Predator: Redemption buck
The big deer I finally took down and dubbed “Super Seven” came right after the lowest low in my hunting career.[…]