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The conflict continues between anglers and menhaden industry
Maybe it’s time to stop comparing the apples of the recreational fishing folks to the oranges of the menhaden operations.[…]
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Bass Fishing
Louisiana’s first stakeholder-driven black bass management plan
For the first time in state history, freshwater fisheries biologists are working with bass anglers to develop a black bass management plan.[…]
Alligator
Alligator Piccata
The alligator tail is pounded thin, lightly pan-fried and served with a buttery lemon and caper sauce over angel hair pasta.[…]
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Protecting your hunting dog from danger
We invest a lot of time, money and effort in our four-legged friends, so keeping an eye on them during hunting season is important.[…]
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The Crappie Magnet
With the Crappie Magnet’s introduction in the early 2000s, the world of fishing for crappie changed for the better.[…]
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Trout anglers can enjoy comfortable kayak fishing this month
There is no better time of the year for kayak anglers to pursue limits of speckled trout across the coast of Louisiana than November.[…]
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November meeting to address menhaden buffer zones
Chairman Kevin Sagrera announced his plan to call for a NOI to amend the recent agreement for a ½-mile buffer zone for the menhaden fishery.[…]
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Wild Pork Boudin Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms can come in many shapes, sizes and fillings. Wild pork boudin and pepper jack cheese was used for this recipe.[…]
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Bull reds on the beach
Grand Isle is a one-stop shop for bull reds right now and they can be found almost anywhere along the island.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Big Bite Scentsation Fuzzy Stick
Big Bite Baits is playing the soft plastic creepy, crawly appendages game with its recent introduction of the Scentsation Fuzzy Stick.[…]
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Just about everything is biting this month at the mouth of the Mississippi River
It’s remarkable the Buras-Venice area almost always offers something to catch, no matter what the Mississippi River looks like.[…]
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Gear for deer
Once you know where you are going to hunt and have obtained the proper license and tags, it’s time to go to the store and gear up.[…]
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Ducks on the brain
The 2025 Breeding Count Survey showed this year’s count of 16 waterfowl species showed virtually no change from 2024’s 33,988,000 estimate.[…]
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Hunt tests are great fun for both the dog and handler
If you’re trying to keep a dog at the top of its game, training in the “off season” fills the void. Why not give hunt tests a try?[…]
Bass Fishing
The YUM Scutter Bug
PRADCO Outdoor Brands folded the ever-popular Gene Larew Baits line of soft plastics under the umbrella of YUM Fishing Baits.[…]
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Venison Bulgogi Kimbap
We’re slicing lean venison thin, then wrapping it up with seasoned rice, crisp veggies and roasted seaweed in a roll.[…]