After a slow morning hunt on Dec. 21, Shane David decided to stop and pull the memory card from a nearby trail cam on his way in for lunch at his lease near St. Francisville. […]
I was surprised to hear Captain Ron “Ahab” Broadus (504-914-6063) say January was one of his favorite months to fish.[…]
Traditional lunar tables are great to give you an idea of high and low tide predictions for your general area, but localized weather conditions — especially wind — can have a big impact on tidal flow.[…]
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two Greensburg men on Dec. 22 for alleged deer hunting violations in St. Helena Parish.[…]
Dustin Alexander and his brother Daniel are fortunate to be friends with Lane Cox, whose family has membership in the historic Winter Quarters Hunting Lodge in Tensas Parish. […]
State Rep. Jack Montoucet has been named to head the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries beginning Jan. 16, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office announced today.[…]
Hand warmers are essential to deer hunting and other outdoor activities performed in teeth-chattering cold temperatures. Insert these warm packets into your jacket, and it’ll put the life right back into you.[…]
Capt. Jack Payne of Sweetwater Marina and Guide Service doesn’t particularly care for cold, wintery weather.[…]
Successful anglers know one of the most important elements to having a productive day on the water is paying attention to conditions prior to and during your trip.[…]
A natural disaster started a wintertime tradition for residents and visitors to lower St. Mary Parish, where Halter’s Island becomes a redfish hotspot each December.[…]
In a hand-delivered letter to Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Charlie Melancon tendered his resignation effective Dec. 31 — specifically citing the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana, the state’s outdoor writers and LDWF employees for sabotaging reforms he was attempting to bring about.[…]
January is a time to shine for the Calcasieu Lake are, and no one knows that better than Jeff Poe, who along with wife Mary and son Nick own Big Lake Guide Service.[…]
One Houma angler has the speckled trout right where he wants them on cold January days.
And, I might add, they’re there even on the balmier days of the first month of the year.[…]
I’ve gone out on a limb enough over the last half of this year, discussing possible successful bass fishing patterns the way water and weather conditions were shaping up for each month here at Toledo Bend.[…]
Nothing brings more happiness than sunshine this time of year, unless it’s sunshine and the lunker largemouth bass bite turning on at Caney Lake at Chatham.[…]
An ominous weather forecast for the afternoon of Nov. 29 prompted Brandon Malone to head to his stand in Caldwell Parish several hours earlier than usual — which proved to be perfect timing to intercept a heavy-horned old 12-point attempting to cross his food plot early that afternoon.[…]