News Breaker
Duck Stamp Act of 2014 passes House, moves to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed the Duck Stamp Act of 2014, which would increase the cost of a federal duck stamp from $15 to $25.[…]
Hunting
Field Notes
Top 5 mistakes duck hunters make
Here are some steps to take that have helped Louisiana duck hunters work ahead of hunts to prevent headaches in the blind.[…]
Deer of the Year
Downsville hunter takes down big Union Parish 10-point
When Downsville’s Doug McGehee purchased a 100-acre tract a mile from his Union Parish home, his plan was to convert the property into a place he could eventually sit in a deer stand and enjoy some quality time with his seven grandchildren.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter trades venison for hunting spot, takes down big 8-pointer
Arcadia’s Thomas Bourn has been a dog hunter all his life — he much prefers to listen to hound music as he waits for the dogs to push a deer over to his location. […]
News Breaker
Most hunters report successful duck season opener
On Friday afternoon, the state’s waterfowl study leader reported encouraging aerial survey results, indicating the largest number of birds Louisiana’s seen in early November for at least 10 years. […]
Deer of the Year
Louisiana hunter downs ‘Moose’ in Arkansas
A big, strange looking buck started showing up on game cameras around Canfield, Ark. the past four years. […]
Deer Hunting
Top 3 ways to kill a buck on opening day
Finding rich food sources is of paramount importance as the opening of deer season approaches. Here are three opening day tips.[…]
Sidebars
The story behind Mojo Ducks
The definition of “mojo” is pretty straightforward: “a power that may seem magical and that allows someone to be very effective and successful.”[…]
Sidebars
How Simmons Sporting Goods became South’s largest outdoor retailer
Jeff Simmons came home to Morehouse Parish after college in 1983 and turned to the only thing he knew. […]
Deer Hunting
Small sweet-potato plots work wonders
It’s too late this year to employ one of Bob Watson’s favorite early season buck-hunting strategies, but there’s no doubt you’ll want to put it to work for you next year.[…]
Sidebars
Top gear for duck hunting
If you owned your own 100,000-square-foot sporting goods store and had access to any hunting gear in the world, what would you take to the duck blind with you?[…]
Sidebars
Hard-hitting ammo a must
When it comes to hunting coastal waterfowl, whether in the agricultural rice fields or the National Wildlife Refuge system, a hard-hitting shotgun shell is of utmost importance, particularly where geese are in the mix.[…]
Sidebars
Comfortable accommodations
Lake Charles is located within a 30-minute drive of some from the finest waterfowl hunting on the continent. There are numerous hotels along the city’s Interstate 210 Loop that provide access south to the agricultural areas where duck and goose hunting are part of the fabric of the region.[…]
Sidebars
What’s in your duck-hunting shell bucket?
A properly stocked shell bucket is a must for waterfowlers. Here are some essentials every hunter should have at his disposal:[…]
Sidebars
New duck-boat options
Xpress Boats of Hot Springs, Ark., has expanded its lineup of all-weld duck boats.[…]
News Breaker
November’s aerial waterfowl survey could be best in 10 years
Because of bad weather on Wednesday and Thursday, Larry Reynolds literally just stepped off the plane this afternoon and wrapped up flying the state’s November aerial waterfowl survey.[…]