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Beagles — and hunters — can have plenty of fun chasing rabbits
If you’ve never been, rabbit hunting behind an experienced pack of dogs provides constant action, lots of fun and some great table fare.[…]
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Squirreling away
It was a great day for squirrel hunting, and not just for me, but for another predator as well.[…]
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Japanese-inspired Wild Duck Tartare
For those who cherish both the hunt and cooking, this Japanese-inspired wild duck tartare is the perfect way to elevate your harvest.[…]
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An overview of the past year in the Louisiana outdoors
It’s the perfect time to look back on 2024 and the impacts the last 12 months have had on fishing and hunting in our Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
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What went right, what went wrong in 2025
Among a handful of 2026 wishes is that our elected officials would adopt a hands-off policy when it comes to our Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review – The Mini Hammer-Trap
The new Mini Hammer-Trap from Bill Lewis Lures packs a punch despite its 3/16-ounce weight. It was introduced at ICAST earlier this year.[…]
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The transformation of Neptune Pass
Located about 70 river miles south of New Orleans, the areas adjacent to and in the outfall of Neptune Pass teem with fish and wildlife.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Snag Proof Zoo Kick
The brand-new Snag Proof Zoo Kick is sure to prove as good as, if not better than, its predecessor from the mid-2010s, the Wobbletron Frog.[…]
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Get out, be safe, catch fish
Winter kayak fishing can be safe and productive as long as common sense is used in deciding when the conditions are right.[…]
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Venison Mexican Pizza
This Mexican Pizza recipe truly represents the unique blend of flavors that make up Mexican cuisine, but uses ground venison.[…]
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A special Christmas hunt
A long-ago rabbit hunt on Christmas Day is one of the author’s favorite outdoor memories from his childhood.[…]
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An outdoors Christmas wish list
The outdoors men and women of our state can only hope federal and state officers will scan our Christmas list and grant our wishes.[…]
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Cuzz’s Bite Me Scents
Dan T. “Cuzz” DeWitt’s Bite Me Formula’s “secret sauce” liquid scent triggers beaucoup bass and crappie bites.[…]
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Fall fishing is a kayak angler’s delight
Kayak anglers delight in the fact that trout and redfish have ganged up in the marshes and water temperature keeps them close inshore.[…]
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Saddle hunting and the archer
Saddle hunting has gained in popularity among archery hunters, for a number of reasons, including increased mobility.[…]
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Venison Breakfast Burrito
No trip to the outdoors is complete without a solid breakfast, and that’s where the venison breakfast burrito comes in.[…]