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A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers
Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]
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Bass Fishing
Lure Review: YUM Hellgrammite
Bass love the 3-inch long YUM Hellgrammite, which represents the size of the creature as an adult in its larval stage.[…]
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Butter Garlic Fish
This Butter Garlic Fish recipe incorporates the light flavors of butter, the savory aspects of garlic, and the spiciness of red pepper flakes.[…]
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Join a kayak fishing club
If you are looking to learn about kayak fishing, improve your skills, or meet new friends, try joining a kayak fishing club.[…]
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Redfish decline a product of our disappearing coastal marshes
The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, a project to reconnect the river to Barataria Bay, is the best shot to stabilize our redfish population.[…]
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A tribute to all the dads who take time to take kids fishing and hunting
Since Father’s Day is this month, I think it appropriate to give thanks to all the father figures that took us fishing and hunting.[…]
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Safety measures for summer fishing
More of us trek to our favorite fishing spots in the late spring and summer than any other time of the year. Here are some safety tips.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure/live bait combo is deadly
This artificial lure/live bait technique is deadly on numerous species of freshwater and saltwater fish.[…]
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Quail, woodcock offer special challenges for hunters, dogs
There are still some places that hold huntable numbers of quail and woodcock where hunters and their dogs can pursue them.[…]
Bass Fishing
Life on the lake never gets boring
Take advantage of drawdowns to explore new ground and search for treasures that have been dropped in the lake.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Zoo Pop
The Snag Proof Zoo Pop has given bass anglers like Cliff “The Cajun Baby” Crochet another weapon to use in grass, lily pads and duckseed.[…]
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Wahoo Poisson Cru
Wahoo Poisson Cru, also known as Tahitian-style ceviche, is a delicious and refreshing dish originating from the islands of French Polynesia.[…]
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Managing both deer numbers and food plot health
There are two reasons hunters plant food plots; one is to attract deer for hunting and the other is to supplement the native forage.[…]
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Shrimp are what’s for dinner
Kayak fishing provides some challenges for anglers wanting to keep a healthy supply of shrimp or other live bait along for the day’s trip.[…]
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“Burrs under the saddle” make the ride in outdoor Louisiana a little prickly
Erosion, subsidence and degradation of the lands built by thousands of spring floodwaters depositing sediment across our coast.[…]
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Map it out
Even in today’s digital world, printed maps are essential tools for outdoorsmen.[…]