Big Bass
Osbon gets big Bussey Brake bass in the boat
Casey Osbon of West Monroe caught a 10.25-pound bass on Feb. 6 from Bussey Brake Reservoir north of Bastrop.[…]
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Deer Hunting
Mile-long walk puts Patterson in right spot for West Feliciana trophy
Gary Patterson of Central took down a 147 4/8-inch buck with his bow on public land in West Feliciana Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
“The Big Thirteen” leaves father, son crying tears of joy
Tucker Moses harvested a trophy buck, which scored 150 ½ inches, on private property in West Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Big Bass
MLF tournament like a Krewe of Bass Mardi Gras parade on Toledo Bend
Four anglers caught double-digit bass at the Feb. 4 MLF Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division tournament on Toledo Bend Reservoir.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: I targeted this fish for my dinner
The bass Marsh Man Masson catches in the marsh feast upon crustaceans. That makes their flesh absolutely delicious.[…]
Big Bass
Second big bass dwarfs Pitt’s first one
Cody Pitt from Elmer, La., landed a 10.09-pound largemouth bass on Jan. 27 and a 13-pound, 6-ounce monster bass on Feb. 4.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: The redfish were stacked up
In this video, Jared Serigné did a catch and cook with redfish. The fishing in this video is as good as it gets in the winter.[…]
Hog Hunting
Losing the battle against feral hogs
Feral hogs remain a major problem in Louisiana. The swine, which ruin precious crops and ravage hunting grounds, have invaded all 64 parishes.[…]
Big Bass
Crowley angler lands huge Toledo lunker
Ryan Semmes of Crowley landed his personal best largemouth, an 11.79-pound whopper, working a submerged creek on the south end of Toledo Bend.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Alps Outdoorz Turkey Chair MC
Hunt turkeys all day long in stealthy comfort with the Alps Outdoorz Turkey Chair MC.[…]
Deer of the Year
Youngster thanks granddad and God for big buck success
Fisher Brown was hunting at the Panther Lake Hunting Club in Madison Parish when he shot a big buck with palmated antlers.[…]
Hunting
LWFC adopts amendments to 2023-25 hunting reg NOI regarding deer and turkey tags
Amendments to the 2023-25 hunting regulation NOI that say deer and turkey tags may only be used by the hunter to whom the tag was issued. […]
Columns
Species spotlight: Red Fox
With a keen sense of sight, smell and hearing, red foxes are adept at staying hidden. The red fox is a small, dog-like animal.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors – Bobby Phillips
Bobby Phillips was owner and operator of one of the state’s most popular and legendary fishing tackle shops, the Honey Hole in West Monroe.[…]
Columns
Natural Forage Baits are in demand at Toledo Bend
Natural Forage Baits are in demand by crappie fishermen and, more importantly, crappie, as owner J.R. “Beau” Davidson knows very well.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunting from ground is productive for Beauregard Parish hunter
College student Cade Cavin was hunting on family property in Beauregard Parish when he killed an impressive 10-point buck on Dec. 30.[…]