Louisiana Sportsman

April 29, 2026

Escort PS Turkey Hunter Shotgun

March 7, 2021 louisianasportsman

Escort has added to its line of semi-automatic shotguns a model specifically designed for turkey hunters, at an affordable price.[…]

Spinning wing decoys are duck magnets, but only if the wings are spinning. Maintenance helps keep them working and the ducks coming.

How to get “Mo” out of your MOJO

March 5, 2021 Kinny Haddox

MOJO decoys are made for a tough environment, but taking a little extra care of them can help them last longer and be more dependable.[…]

LWFC approves amendment pertaining to natural deer urine

March 4, 2021 From News Reports

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved an amendment on March 4 pertaining to the use of natural deer urine in Louisiana.[…]

How to fish the wind in Grand Isle

March 4, 2021 From News Reports

Tommy Vidrine busts out the whiteboard to share his advice for the best spots to fish to avoid the wind in Grand Isle.[…]

Concentrate on Marsh Island reds over March trout

March 4, 2021 Don Shoopman

According to Shane Johnson of New Iberia, speckled trout may be finicky around Marsh Island in March, but redfish aren’t.[…]

Rosiere wins “marathon” with two giant swordfish

March 4, 2021 Kinny Haddox

London Rosiere was fishing in Venice when she hand cranked and landed not one, but two whopper swordfish just minutes apart on Feb. 25.[…]

Pouldeau and andouille gumbo at the Hobo Hilton

March 2, 2021 From News Reports

Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois prepares Pouldeau and andouille gumbo at the camp before heading off for an evening teal hunt.[…]

Florida transplant Terry Smith said his arsenal of speckled trout baits is fairly limited; he sticks with baits that have fooled fish in the past.

Florida tricks work on Louisiana March specks

March 2, 2021 Rusty Tardo

Terry Smith said his arsenal of speckled trout baits is fairly limited; he sticks with baits that have fooled fish in the past.[…]

Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge to open March 5 with shuttle service

March 1, 2021 From News Reports

The LDWF will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge on Friday, March 5, 2021. The refuge has been closed since November 2020.[…]

Check Toledo Bend water level for March fishing

March 1, 2021 John Dean

Bass anglers are preparing for a magical time of year on Toledo Bend — the spawn — depending on the pool stage in late February and March.[…]

SB-57 MDJ Series crankbait

March 1, 2021 Don Shoopman

Bass pro Mark Daniels set out to design a square-bill crankbait. The Bill Lewis MDJ Series SB-57 is the result.[…]

Capt. Kris Robert finds gobs of speckled trout in Lake Catherine this month.

Popping corks are ticket for Lake Catherine trout

February 25, 2021 Joel Masson

The past three years in March, Capt. Kris Robert of One Last Cast Charters has found very good speckled trout action in Lake Catherine.[…]

Crappie will start moving to the mouth of canals and small bayous when the water temperature gets to 60 degrees and stays there. (Photos by Keith Lusher Jr.)

Tchefuncte River sac-a-lait spreading out in March

February 25, 2021 Keith Lusher Jr.

Look for March crappie at mouths of canals, small bayous along Tchefuncte River. Slab-sized sac-a-lait spread out throughout the month.[…]

Plano’s Frost Cooler

February 25, 2021 louisianasportsman

Plano’s line of “Frost” coolers features shock-resistant and injection molded to be able to keep the contents cool for up to five days.[…]

A nice flock of hens visited the author’s small property this winter; he’s hopeful a few will come back this spring to nest, and perhaps, a tom will tag along after them.

Follow your hens, the gobblers will

February 23, 2021 David Moreland

Before turkeys go on the nest, one of the best ways to track gobblers is to keep tabs on the hens beforehand.[…]

Trout Praline

February 22, 2021 Nathan L. Judice

This is a sweet and savory fish dish that is sure to knock your socks off. It will have you licking your plate for the praline sauce.[…]