It was an eventful week that saw the Big Island open after being closed for the October youth hunt. We also got some cooler weather, and the deer were definitely on the move.[…]
Hunting deer on public land in Louisiana can be very rewarding. Whether you choose one of the wildlife management areas or a national wildlife refuges, you will have the opportunity to fill your doe and buck tags without having to put up with the expense of joining a private club or leasing land.[…]
I have been hunting public land almost exclusively for over 20 years. These days most of my hunting is done by bow, but I still like to make an occasional rifle hunt when I get the opportunity.[…]
We had a good time down at the Atchafalaya Delta WMA opening weekend. Beautiful, cool, clear, dry, breezy hunting conditions greeted us all.[…]
Why is this my favorite time of the year?[…]
The little things…
This past bow season has taught me – once again – about the little things.[…]
My previous article was called “Balancing Hunting and Family.” I wrote it to explain just how important family is to me and the need to balance my passion for hunting with the needs of my family life.[…]
Hunting is not life. There I said it. Not exactly what you thought you would read in this article, huh? But it is absolutely true.[…]
One of the biggest complaints about hunting public land is that there is too much pressure from other hunters. At times, this can be true depending on the WMA and the season.[…]
I missed the last three weeks of bow season due to an old ruptured disc in my neck and the pain it has been giving me. But I was finally able to get out a last week and almost had good one.[…]
I sit here on Thanksgiving morning giving thanks to my Lord Jesus Christ for all he has blessed me with: my precious family, friends, job and country.[…]
The Louisiana hunting pamphlet clearly states that even though it is now legal to leave your stand in the woods in a non-hunting position, this cannot be used to “save” a hunting spot.[…]
Ricky was born and raised in Morgan City and, while he loves all sports (football, basketball, snow skiing, tennis, fishing to name a few), his passion has become deer hunting. He also is a LouisianaSportsman.com field reporter.[…]