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. […]
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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
Rock’s fishing toolbox
Luling’s Steven “Rock” Rockweiler has been chasing bass for years, and that means he’s built up quite a collection of tackle from which to choose[…]
Offshore Fishing
How to catch lemonfish while mangrove snapper fishing
When fishing for mangroves, Capt. Lane Zimmer always keeps a few rods at the ready in case he spots a curious lemonfish cruising the surface.[…]
Deer Hunting
How to make your own scent killer
On the Beverly Hillbillies, Granny never would share her recipe for moonshine.[…]
Fishing
Tippets
If you enjoy diversity in your saltwater fishing, then September is tough to beat. Before the first major cool fronts invade the coast, there’s a wide variety of pelagics that will be swimming within a short boat ride — or even paddle. […]
Hunting
D’Arbonne NWR’s squirrel-hunting do’s and don’ts
You don’t normally begin reading an article about hunting a specific area with a suggestion of something not to do. Consider this one of those times.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Jigging tips
Here are a few parting notes to complement your crappie jigging game:[…]
Flounder
How to debone a flounder
Completely removing the backbone of an odd-shaped fish like a flounder sounds like an impossible task, but Vern Becnel has mastered it. Try these steps.[…]
Hunting
D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge offers great fishing, too
How many places are there where you can put the boat in the bayou, motor up to a flooded hardwood flat and kill ducks in the morning, and then stop and catch crappie and bass on your way back to the truck?[…]
Freshwater Fishing
New crappie jigs
Recently, there were a few more introductions into the crappie arena during the International Consortium of Allied Sporting Trades (ICAST).[…]