Louisiana Sportsman

October 31, 2026

Real kayak anglers, real reviews

March 8, 2019 Chris Holmes

Louisiana Sportsman reached out to several kayak fishermen with various levels of experience to get some personal reviews of popular models.[…]

The double-wheelie sharpener

March 1, 2019 Josh Chauvin

The double-wheelie blade sharpener is inexpensive, fits in your palm and only takes seconds to use.[…]

Camp chef cooks Creole seafood classics

February 28, 2019 Jerald Horst

This Barbecue shrimp and sweet potato grits offers the contrasting tastes of spicy and sweet, while David Rouse’s corn and crab bisque makes a hearty meal.[…]

The heads of two big bucks taken in violation of the daily limit on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge last November.

Noteworthy poaching violations of 2018-19 season

February 28, 2019 Keith LaCaze

Here’s a look at some wildlife violation cases from this previous fall, along with sentencing in a baiting case. All are well worth mentioning, and are a reminder that protecting wildlife resources is a never-ending job.[…]

Rat-L-Trap’s new MR-6 crankbait

February 26, 2019 Don Shoopman

Rat-L-Trap’s new MR-6 crankbait has everything in it tour anglers want, including a low-pitched knocking sound unlike the rattle of a Rat-L-Trap.[…]

New speckled trout column debuts

February 25, 2019 Chris Bush

New column will help you to become a more well-rounded speckled trout fisherman.[…]

Looking for chunky chinquapin? Caney Lake delivers!

February 25, 2019 Catch Cormier

When it comes to readers – a.k.a. chinquapins, a.k.a. shellcrackers – there’s no better place to catch a monster than Caney Lake.[…]

Some days it is best to stay home and organize your gear. But if you choose your days carefully, you can find some excellent kayak fishing during February.

It’s a secret in the kayak fishing world

February 19, 2019 Chris Holmes

February may be the best kept secret in kayak fishing. If you pick the right days and conditions, the fishing can be absolutely fantastic.
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Crawfish: It’s what’s for dinner

February 6, 2019 Jerald Horst

The sheer numbers of crawfish in the Atchafalaya Basin is amazing, if only for the reason that Louisiana has the lowest number (39) of species of crawfish of all the southeastern states in the U.S.[…]

Josh Chauvin dropped this 7-pointer with his .44 mag Contender pistol after the buck walked directly into the treetop he was hunting.

Apex Predator: Fallen treetops bring in the bucks

February 4, 2019 Josh Chauvin

Targeting fallen treetops is a great way to locate bedded-down deer, according to Apex Predator Josh Chauvin. […]

‘Towing the line’ in the kitchen

January 27, 2019 Jerald Horst

Colleen and Christian Orfanello create original, unique dishes. Here they share their recipes for Bull Turtle Soup and Smoky Soft-Shell Crabs.[…]

Hog hunter Jeffery Rachal and Bullet after a good morning’s work along Red River.

It’s time to dog the hogs

January 24, 2019 Keith LaCaze

Fill the upcoming void in hunting seasons by hog-dogging.[…]

One sure way for novice fly tiers to advance their skills is by attending a fly festival. At the Cenla Fly Festival last year, expert fly tiers from across the region demonstrated a wide variety of flies.

Fly tying 201

January 22, 2019 Catch Cormier

Getting started in fly tying, and the benefits of tying your own flies.[…]

When the temperature and the water levels drop, look for reds packed into tight schools in deeper cuts and dead end canals. Position yourself in the middle, and slowly work your bait up the ledges to find where they are holding.

Winter have you down?

January 18, 2019 Chris Holmes

For kayak fishermen, January and February are generally dreaded months, but pick the right days and you can enjoy a great cold-weather kayak trip.[…]

Vudu’s New Weedless Shrimp

January 15, 2019 Don Shoopman

Vudu’s new Weedless Shrimp is perfect for shallow water applications.[…]

Josh Chauvin, the Apex Predator, with a nice North Louisiana public lands buck he took using a hillside strategy involving white and red oak acorns.

Apex Predator: Deer hunting in the North Louisiana hills

January 15, 2019 Josh Chauvin

The Apex Predator, Josh Chauvin, details the specific trees hillside deer in North Louisiana target late in the year — and how to set up and intercept them. […]