Deer Hunting
Gun hunting kills majority of deer
It’s probably no surprise to anyone that gun hunters are far more successful than those using stringed weapons.[…]
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Deer Hunting
Hogs a major problem for deer hunting
While loss of habitat is likely a main driver in Louisiana’s falling deer populations, biologists say feral hogs “continue to be a primary concern” even as the number of hogs killed is skyrocketing.[…]
Bass Fishing
Top float-fishing equipment
Float-fishing on small rivers is a minimalist sport, but some equipment is needed and other stuff is nice to have.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Jetty reds are suckers for Texas rig
Having fished rock jetties during many redfish tournaments, Cajun Phil Broussard has learned that rocks have just as voracious an appetite as redfish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Creek-fishing tips
Thirty-one-year-old Jeshua “Jesh” Smith is a dedicated creek fisherman.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Troll rocks before anchoring
The primary reason redfish hold around rock jetties is the presence of so many different kinds of bait. No matter which rock jetties you fish, they hold everything from shrimp to pogy to mullet.[…]
Inshore Fishing
How to rig up for deep Dularge redfish
We connected our cracked crabs to Carolina-rigged 5/0 kahle hooks. The rig allows you to get the bait on the bottom, while the hook’s curvature snags in the corners of redfishs’ mouths nine out of 10 times, Capt. Bill Lake said. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Building a better jug
Jug fishing for catfish isn’t a very specialized endeavor, but following the advice of somebody who has been tweaking his jug fishing for the last seven or eight years will serve you well in your own foray into jug fishing.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Learn to read the current to catch more deep redfish
On our trip with Capt. Bill Lake, we had time to set up and receive instruction while we waited for the tide to actually slow down a little.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
The right length of line for jug fishing
Admittedly, most of the catfish I caught growing up were very shallow under a cork because of the feeding frenzy created by my grandfather tossing out a half milk jug full of fish food.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Finding the right redfishing spot
The average weekend or vacationing angler, for the most part, doesn’t have time to find the number of spots Lake has to in order to keep his customers in fish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tips for fly-fishing
August is the last full month of “SweatFest 2015,” the one festival no one likes to celebrate. It also brings some tough conditions for fly fishing, with a few exceptions.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The No. 1 redfish bait
Capt. Bill Lake said the No. 1 food source for redfish of fish is crabs.[…]
Fishing
Eat your bait?
Squid are delicious. Small brief squid that you catch in your bait trawl are tender and great on the table, if properly stored and cleaned.[…]
Recipes
Grilled redfish with garlic cream sauce
Throwing a redfish filet or two on the grill and using this awesome garlic cream sauce is a perfect way to end a summer day.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Expert shares how to learn new fishing areas
An intimate knowledge of a specific area can produce quick limits, Capt. Ronnie Daniels said. He simply knows where he should go given the specific conditions on a given day.[…]