Sidebars
Calling all turkeys
Every hunter has a favorite turkey call. Jerry Antley’s favorite is “all of them.”[…]
Hunting
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Sometimes turkey hunting is a marathon
Jerry Antley can’t count the times he’s been turkey hunting nor the number of turkeys he’s taken in the past 40 to 50 years.[…]
Deer Hunting
Full-body mount of Lusco’s 11-point highlights Sportsman’s Big Buck Contest
The Louisiana record for a gun-killed typical buck was set 74 long years ago by Don Broadway’s Madison Parish bruiser that measured a whopping 184 6/8 inches.[…]
Columns
We finished strong
The January issue of the Louisiana Sportsman had the words “finish strong” on the cover. This was in reference to the idea that January is the peak rut month for Areas 1 and 6, the land of the big bucks in the Bayou State.[…]
Deer Hunting
Public Rambling: A down deer season on Atchafalaya Delta WMA
Well, it was a tough Atchafalaya Delta WMA bowhunting season for me and my buddy Randy Levingston — in a variety of ways. […]
Columns
The case for arrow rests
One of the most important components of any archery setup is the arrow rest. The rest serves not only to guide the arrow, but to hold it before the shot.[…]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator: Hoisting hogs for easier cleaning
I harvest many hogs each season on Louisiana public land, but ever since I became self-taught on how to backpack deboned pork out of the woods, I never think about shooting a smaller pig: I always go for the biggest one to get the most meat.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Gatortail Mod v series
While Gatortail made its name in the shallow water market, they now have a series that caters to open water and tight timber performance. The Mod V Series boasts a pointed bow and v-shaped front into its hull which allows for a bit more comfort when crossing open water and choppy seas. […]
Hunting
ARGO 50th Anniversary 2017 Avenger 8×8 Hunt Master R
To celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, ARGO has launched a special 50th Anniversary Limited Edition 2017 Avenger 8×8 Hunt Master R. […]
NEW PRODUCTS
Triple Beard
Triple Beard is the first all lead turkey load from the makers of HEVI-Shot. […]
Contents
How to skin a coon
George Ricks skins his coons by the open-case method, which produces a flat hide, split down the belly.[…]
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What’s the best coonhounds?
Although he now calls himself a “pleasure hunter,” George Ricks is something of an expert on coonhounds.[…]
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Ringtail round-up — Top coon-hunting tactics
A half-hour before midnight, I threw a look over my shoulder to see if I was dragging a certain piece of my anatomy behind me. […]
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Turkey terminator — Tips from a turkey-hunting expert
Jerry Antley’s love of turkey hunting took him from an ordinary outdoorsman to a manufacturer of turkey hunting products that gained him a spot in the national outdoor business.[…]
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11 steps to tan hides
George Ricks doesn’t end his coon-hunting experience when the dogs are put away. He continues by tanning the hides.[…]
Deer Hunting
Cervid carcass importation ban goes into effect March 1
The importation prohibition of cervid carcasses into Louisiana goes into effect March 1, the Louisiana Department of Willdife and Fisheries said.[…]