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2018-19 Deer of the Year
Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman has written up almost 50 stories about big buck harvested all across the Bayou State. […]
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How to use jerkbaits to catch monster specks
Want to catch bigger and possibly record trout on an artificial lure? Try these proven techniques. […]
Bass Fishing
Throwdown in the slowdown — How to catch cold-water bass
Great tips from the pros on catching cold-water largemouth bass. […]
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Mastering the marsh
Pursuing bucks in the marshes of Louisiana isn’t for the faint of heart. But tough, uncomfortable conditions weed out lots of hunters, and just about any deer is a trophy. […]
Bass Fishing
Goin’ deep at the Bend
Largemouth bass fishing in Louisiana, especially South Louisiana, is a shallow-water affair. Most fish are caught in waters 6 feet deep or less.
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Rare duck shot in Big Branch NWR
Whatever the reason — from flooded corn fields up north, milder winters or any number of conspiracy theories floating around online — duck hunters in the Bayou State just haven’t seen masses of birds migrating to Louisiana’s dissolving wetlands compared to just a few generations ago.
Bass Fishing
Fish Lake Bruin like a pro
One of the most fascinating things weekend bass tournament fishermen can witness is professional anglers picking apart their local lakes when major tournaments roll into town.
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“Artificial’ Intelligence
Venice is arguably the ultimate fishing destination.
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Making the big bucks
The past several seasons, big buck contests and social media posts have exploded with impressive photos of true trophy bucks, more than most anyone can remember in the recent past.
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Black magic
From short jokes to hand-me-downs that don’t quite fit, it’s tough being the smallest kid in the family.
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Follow this advice to see more deer
While sitting in my ground blind last season watching 15 deer second-lining down the lane I was hunting, I was struck by deer movement — and how it’s really the only factor that matters.
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