Deer Hunting
Union Parish deer in the spotlight
If you don’t think Union Parish deer hunting is in the spotlight, consider this: The parish has its own exclusive big buck contest, which is sponsored by the local chamber of commerce.[…]
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Deer Hunting
Safety first on public land
Ricky Aucoin has hunted public lands for more than 30 years, and he’s killed a number of really nice bucks. But he said it’s imperative to take some steps to ensure you safely return from each trip.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Roadside fishing tackle
Terry St. Cyr might be sittin’ on a bucket when he road fishes, but he ain’t a-usin’ no cane pole.[…]
Deer Hunting
Black Eagle arrows gaining ground
I’ve got to admit that I’m a neophyte when it comes to bowhunting. Therefore, one arrow is just as good as another to me. […]
Inshore Fishing
The right time for roadside fishing
Road fishermen are not daybreak fishermen, I learned.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunting logs help identify deer-hunting trends
I always keep track of my hunting activity during the deer season. I take notes on weather conditions and food sources, etc.[…]
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The top shot for specklebelly geese
White-fronted geese take heavy loads of 1s, 2s, BB and even BBB shot.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunt food sources for better deer hunting
Most hunters are aware that, during the rut, bucks are not too concerned about feeding. The boys bulked up during the pre-rut and are ready for love once the rut moves into gear.[…]
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Goose guide’s top specklebelly call
With the popularity of white-fronted goose hunting on the rise, call makers are working hard to achieve the perfect sound.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tips for fly-fishing
Inquiring minds want to know: when is the best time of the year to catch speckled trout on the fly? The answer is “now”. So stop inquiring and go fishing![…]
Bass Fishing
Delivery methods for bass-fishing laydowns
One of the most-common angling misnomers is the general lumping of flipping and pitching into one homogenous image.[…]
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Dr. Raymond Daniel’s duck-hunting gear
When Dr. Daniel Raymond loads up for a duck-hunting road trip down Highway 15, he knows what he wants to hunt with — just like the ducks know where they want to go.[…]
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Russell Sage, Boeuf WMAs provide great public duck hunting
The balance in your checking account isn’t large enough to cover an expensive duck blind right on Highway 15?[…]
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A bird’s eye view of Highway 15
Dr. Daniel Raymond and his Highway 15 hunting buddies aren’t the only ones who think the area is legendary.[…]
Deer Hunting
How to properly use buck decoys
When it comes to hunting with a buck decoy, the game changes significantly.[…]
Deer Hunting
Decoys come in different styles
Decoys come in several different positions and styles. Some have the head of the decoy up and some have the head down; some decoys are in a bedding position, and one even portrays a deer in an estrus pose that can lure big bucks looking for romance.[…]