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May is an oasis for trout fishermen
For Capt. Justin Bowles, May is one of his favorite months of the year. Louisiana fishermen can’t wait for speckled trout to move in May.[…]
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Matrix X-Shad
The Matrix XShad is the exact mold of the Matrix Shad, except it gives anglers the opportunity to rig it weedless or on an open-faced jighead.[…]
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It’s time to crunch your deer numbers
Does your deer data match the way you’re managing them. Now is a good time to look at your collected data and do some ciphering.[…]
Bass Fishing
Species Spotlight: Largemouth bass
Bass are the nation’s No. 1 gamefish because of their existence in such a wide variety of water types. They also eat just about anything.[…]
Deer Hunting
Venison Kofta Kabobs
Next time you’re craving Greek & Lebanese food, reach into your freezer and pull out a pack of ground venison and get to grilling some venison kofta kabobs. […]
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Louisiana waters are full of options for kayakers
Increase your kayak fishing skills by trying your hand at catching some of the less popular fish species Louisiana has to offer.[…]
Bass Fishing
Missile Baits’ new soft-plastic bait is a winner
Missile Baits’ new Quiver looks amazing underwater and is an ideal bait for use with the Neko Rig and the Tokyo Rig for bass.[…]
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Maximize your wild turkey habitat
Early spring is a good time to get the habitat in shape for turkeys and the approaching nesting season here in Louisiana.[…]
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Red Snapper (Fish) en Papillote
Fish en Papillote is simple and tasty way to prepare fish. The recreational chef prefers to use saltwater fish for this recipe, like snapper or grouper.[…]
Apex Predator
Ball bungee tricks
One of the items Joshua Chauvin uses most in the field happens to be one of the cheapest and simplest devices out there: the ball bungee.[…]
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Species Spotlight: Wahoo
Wahoo are among the fastest fish in the ocean, are hard-fighting, and are also one of the tastiest. That’s why they are highly sought after by anglers.[…]
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Is overfishing really the cause of Louisiana’s speckled trout decline?
It’s unlikely Louisiana anglers will for very long enjoy the same speckled trout limits that have been in place for nearly four decades.[…]
Bass Fishing
Chase bass in plastic boats
With bass available in almost all areas of Louisiana except the extreme coastal regions, kayak anglers are finding unlimited areas to fish.[…]
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Jakes: Shoot or not?
Some veteran turkey hunters would never shoot a jake, but a novice would no doubt be thrilled to bag one. Should you shoot jakes?[…]
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Never give up! that big speck won’t
More often than not, patience in letting a bite develop or changing techniques to target certain parts of the water column, has directly led to success.[…]
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The Crappie Weapon
Sac-a-lait fisherman and artificial lure manufacturer Capt. Clyde Folse shares what makes The Crappie Weapon so successful on the water.[…]