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First in Line — Opening-day dove-hunting strategies
My brother-in-law jockeyed for position along the line of trucks, ATVs and UTVs lining up down a long gravel driveway beside a farm shed in Tensas Parish.[…]
Other Hunting
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Man vs. Squirrel: an epic battle for feeder supremacy
It has come down to this. I’m currently the high bidder on eBay, for coyote urine.[…]
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7 top tips for a dynamite opening day of dove season
With the start of dove season right around the corner, now is the time to begin preparations to maximize your time in the field next weekend. […]
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LDWF agents arrest DeRidder man for possession of stolen crab traps on Calcasieu Lake
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested Robby Joe Wiley, 38, of DeRidder in connection with an investigation into stolen crab traps on Calcasieu Lake last week.[…]
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Old Highway 11 on Pearl River WMA closed in St. Tammany Parish
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that effective immediately, Old Highway 11 on Pearl River Wildlife Management Area in southeastern St. Tammany Parish has been closed to motorized traffic.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Encore Boat Builders introduces aluminum catamaran line
There’s a new cat prowling the waters this fall and it has an excellent lineage.[…]
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‘Chupacabra’ just plain coyote ugly, state veterinarian says
The trail cam photo taken earlier this month east of Toledo Bend shows what almost looks like a small hyena, with big ears, very little hair, striped hocks and a furry neck.[…]
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Two men cited in crab trap thefts on Black Bayou in Calcasieu Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited two men in connection with the recent theft of crab traps on Black Bayou in Calcasieu Parish.[…]
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Former nuisance gator hunter cited for multiple violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited a 51-year-old Denham Springs man who was a permitted nuisance alligator hunter with 26 alligator-related violations that occurred in Ascension and Livingston parishes over the past two years, according to a press release.[…]
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Two Metairie residents cited for stealing crabs, LDWF says
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited two Metairie residents for alleged crabbing violations on Lake Pontchartrain on Aug. 2, according to a press release.[…]
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Morgan City man arrested in connection with vandalism on Atchafalaya Delta WMA
An 18-year-old Morgan City man was arrested Friday morning in connection with the vandalism of two LDWF vehicles last month on the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area.[…]
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Blue bullfrog caught in Jeff Davis Parish
Rustin Benoit has only been frogging a few months, but he netted a big bullfrog in Jeff Davis Parish last week that has even long-time froggers shaking their heads.[…]
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Public meetings set to discuss Louisiana’s black bear population
The state’s black bear population will be discussed in two upcoming public meetings conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in conjunction with the University of Tennessee.[…]
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Gonzales angler survives vibrio infection
As Rick Garey fished along the rocks in front of Grand Isle on June 7, he caught a lot more than the seven speckled trout he reeled in late that afternoon.
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Other Hunting
How to help prevent a vibrio vulnificus infection
For outdoor enthusiasts, Eschete’s advice is simple and straightforward: If you suffer any type of injury while fishing, swimming or working in a saltwater or brackish environment here in South Louisiana — from being poked by a fish or jabbed with a hook — wash the wound quickly and thoroughly.[…]
Apex Predator
Gear up for bayou bullfrogging
When it comes to frogging, having the best gear will definitely put more legs in the pot. These cold-blooded critters only pump hot blood during the summer months, allowing them to jump at even the slightest hint of danger.[…]