Hunting
Swamp Series Camo Knee Boots
Gator Outfitters has two styles of athletic rubber boots that provide grip and stability in tough terrain, waterproof protection and a comfortable fit.[…]
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Thicket thrasher — Expert deer-hunting tips for Jackson Bienville WMA
There are several types of deer hunters who fit into one class or other. First, there’s the meat hunter, who is only interested in putting venison in the freezer, and once he gets his doe or yearling buck he’s done for the year.[…]
Hunting
Browning A5 shotgun
Browning has introduced the A5 shotgun with a 3 ½-inch chamber. Five A5 models deliver tight, consistent shot patterns, have a recoil-operated Kinematic Drive system that allows them to cycle a wide range of loads and contain an Inflex II recoil pad to reduce felt recoil.[…]
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Pothole fever — Duck hunting potholes along the Boeuf River
I had heard those words before: “Ray Charles could find it.”
The last time I was given the challenge that the great, but completely blind rock-and-roll singer could find his way to where I was being directed was in the days before GPS units and cell phones. […]
Deer Hunting
Roasted Corn Freaks
Everyone knows that corn is a widely used deer attractant, so Evolved Habitats went a step further and created Roasted Corn Freaks, an innovative attractant packed with twice the protein and three times the fat of plain old corn.[…]
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Hunting the Zoo
The opening could be seen through the trees as I eased toward the food plot. When the path made a final turn, I could see the green patch ahead. I slowed down and worked my way around a huge mud hole, easing toward the end of the trail just in case deer had already made it to the food plot.[…]
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Cover: December 2013
Ferriday’s Jason Archer shook up the deer hunting community in November when he knocked down what could be the largest Louisiana typical buck on record. Read the story on page 14 for all the details.[…]
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Making ’em move — How to up your odds of deer-hunting success
“You want cold for deer-hunting and wind for duck-hunting!” Artie growled. “All da rest is a buncha snake-oil and hocus-pocus by outdoor writers to sell a buncha stupid, worthless trinkets!”[…]
News Breaker
Cameron Parish hunters score rare triple of banded specklebellies, two with collars
With one collared, banded specklebelly already in hand, Josh Breaux experienced a chill of exhilaration when his dog returned from a second retrieve with another collared, banded speck.[…]
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Spent Shells Along The Atlantic
A must-read for duck hunters everywhere, “Spent Shells Along The Atlantic” by Tom S. Long is a colorful look at the beloved and exciting sport of waterfowl hunting.[…]
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Tracking a Booner — The Rest of the Story
Probably the one thing that I have ever written about deer hunting that is worth remembering is this: If you see a deer while hunting and you think you should shoot it, you probably should because in our Louisiana environment the opportunity might not come again.[…]
Deer of the Year
11-year-old hunter takes down big 11-pointer in Claiborne Parish
As a toddler, Daisy Verdin was introduced to hunting when she accompanied her mom to their deer stand in north Claiborne Parish.[…]
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Handgunning for varmints
We were never overrun with those juicy targets we read about in the big sporting magazines — articles by guys who referred to their shooting cult as “varminters.”[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter finally bags elusive 14-point Bossier Parish buck
Hunter Black was getting pretty fed up with a big buck he knew was hanging out on his property in Bossier Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Wife hunting in husband’s favorite stand shoots monster Beauregard Parish buck
When her husband and 20-year-old son decided to go and pull trail cam cards earlier this month on their 1,400-acre lease in Beauregard Parish, Mary Jones figured that would be a perfect opportunity to enjoy an afternoon hunt in her husband’s tripod stand.[…]
Hunting
ThermaCELL remote-controlled heated insoles keep feet warm with thermal technology
With Louisiana already experiencing unseasonably cold temperatures this fall, ThermaCELL heated insoles might be a great Christmas gift for your favorite outdoorsman.[…]