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Unfortunately, not all outdoor stories are a pleasure for us to write
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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Chris and Janie Murphey are leaving a wake in the kayak world
Janie and Chris Murphey are making their mark on kayak fishing with both regularly making appearances in the winners’ circle.[…]
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La. Hwy 593 to Bussey Brake: The road to a whole lot of my life
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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Species spotlight: Bluefish
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
Bow hunting is about much more than just the destination; it’s the journey that really makes the difference.[…]
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Nashville-Style Hot Snapper Sandwich
Grilled, baked, fried and even smoked, red snapper holds its own with a wide variety of cooking techniques.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Wesley Warbird
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
NetBait B Bugs are back
NetBait’s B Bugs have a leg, or tail, up on other beaver-style soft plastics. They are more buoyant than similar products.[…]
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Developing your dog’s love of water and comfort around gunfire
Two fundamental things your waterfowl retriever must have is a love of water and being comfortable around gunfire.[…]