Columns
A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers
Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]
Today’s A Good Day
Columns
A tribute to all the dads who take time to take kids fishing and hunting
Since Father’s Day is this month, I think it appropriate to give thanks to all the father figures that took us fishing and hunting.[…]
Bass Fishing
Life on the lake never gets boring
Take advantage of drawdowns to explore new ground and search for treasures that have been dropped in the lake.[…]
Columns
We’re kinda slow, but we finally caught up with the rest of the world
Our editor did a little research and he thinks Taylor Swift must be a fisherwoman or outdoors person by looking at her song titles.[…]
Columns
Deep question: Do you need a new boat? Why, of course you do!
Buying a new boat is a big deal. Focus on what you need, what you can afford, comfort and safety and what makes you happy.[…]
Bass Fishing
On or off, George’s boots have always served a proper purpose
The author has been on several adventures with George when he had to take his boots off. None were more funny than one late January afternoon.[…]
Columns
The thrilling and not-widely known secret dangers of outdoor writing
Outdoor writing is a dangerous business. Writing about the outdoor life and putting it down on paper for everyone to see and comment on.[…]
Bass Fishing
Turn about is fair play; today George gets to tell his own fishing tale
George gets the chance to tell his side of a fishing story, uninhibited by the words of his famous outdoor writer fishing partner.[…]
Columns
The part-time retriever that inspired my only duck hunting poem
The author wrote a poem based on the real life trials and tribulations of duck hunters and what turned out to be a part-time duck dog.[…]
Columns
Contrary to popular belief, October is not the first month of deer season
October is the tenth month of deer season. Deer are fair game and Louisiana hunters are up and at ‘em and ready to hunt.[…]
Columns
Waterfowling: The happiness of sharing misery with your buds
After a successful duck hunt, all the hardships are soon forgotten. Sound familiar? If you are a duck hunter, it does.[…]
Columns
Slow day fishing? No such thing with bait races and casting contests
There’s a world of fun to be had out there when the fish aren’t biting. You just have to let go and remember you are fishing for fun.[…]
Columns
Management of Louisiana’s great outdoors badly needs a makeover
Is it time for a serious, unbiased, comprehensive look at the way Louisiana manages and administers our great outdoor resources?[…]
Catfish
Fish biscuits, catfish head stew and more of the good life
There are two groups of fried fish eaters. There are those that only eat them hot, and those that only eat them any way they can get them.[…]
Columns
Big deer, big fish, Abe Lincoln… if it’s on Facebook, then it must be true
Is social media is the greatest thing to ever happen to hunting, fishing and the outdoors or is social media ruining them.[…]
Bass Fishing
Honey Bun bass, a tackle box of his own and a big old one-eyed lunker
It’s been five years since Kinny Haddox’s old fishing buddy, Stan Wright, passed on, but he will never forget their outdoor adventures.[…]