Deer of the Year
Bowhunter doubles down on Atchafalaya Delta WMA deer
For a guy who just purchased his first bow in August, Sunday morning’s hunt on the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area was an epic one for Aaron Hue.[…]
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Rare white-hooved buck goes down in Ouachita Parish
When Terrence Burke took a 100-yard shot at a nice buck earlier this month, he recognized the 8-pointer from several trail cam pics he had reviewed this season.[…]
Deer Hunting
10 tips for public deer hunting
I’ve never killed a deer on public land. Seen a few, including one of the largest bucks I’ve ever laid eyes on.[…]
Deer Hunting
Safety first on public land
Ricky Aucoin has hunted public lands for more than 30 years, and he’s killed a number of really nice bucks. But he said it’s imperative to take some steps to ensure you safely return from each trip.[…]
Deer Hunting
115-year-old buck makes Louisiana’s B&C record book
When Joe Sam Rolfe met with the folks at White Oak Bluff campsite on the Boeuf River, little did he know that the sidearm he carried would one day put his name in the Louisiana record books.[…]
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The top shot for specklebelly geese
White-fronted geese take heavy loads of 1s, 2s, BB and even BBB shot.[…]
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How to properly use buck decoys
When it comes to hunting with a buck decoy, the game changes significantly.[…]
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Goose guide’s top specklebelly call
With the popularity of white-fronted goose hunting on the rise, call makers are working hard to achieve the perfect sound.[…]
Deer Hunting
Decoys come in different styles
Decoys come in several different positions and styles. Some have the head of the decoy up and some have the head down; some decoys are in a bedding position, and one even portrays a deer in an estrus pose that can lure big bucks looking for romance.[…]
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Dr. Raymond Daniel’s duck-hunting gear
When Dr. Daniel Raymond loads up for a duck-hunting road trip down Highway 15, he knows what he wants to hunt with — just like the ducks know where they want to go.[…]
Deer Hunting
Why a pile of sticks forces deer to look away
While talking bowhunting with Stephen Chatman not too long ago, local hunter Bill Knight stopped by and couldn’t help but tell me a unique way he has to hunt deer over a corn pile.[…]
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Russell Sage, Boeuf WMAs provide great public duck hunting
The balance in your checking account isn’t large enough to cover an expensive duck blind right on Highway 15?[…]
Deer Hunting
Black Eagle arrows gaining ground
I’ve got to admit that I’m a neophyte when it comes to bowhunting. Therefore, one arrow is just as good as another to me. […]
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A bird’s eye view of Highway 15
Dr. Daniel Raymond and his Highway 15 hunting buddies aren’t the only ones who think the area is legendary.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunting logs help identify deer-hunting trends
I always keep track of my hunting activity during the deer season. I take notes on weather conditions and food sources, etc.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunt food sources for better deer hunting
Most hunters are aware that, during the rut, bucks are not too concerned about feeding. The boys bulked up during the pre-rut and are ready for love once the rut moves into gear.[…]