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Concealment a breeze in layout boats
Though the odds are already in his favor being so low to the water, Johnny LaFleur goes to great lengths to ensure complete concealment of the boats.[…]
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Inshore Fishing
Activities
Sept. 8 — 4th annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Tournament[…]
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Decoy placement critical to layout boat duck-hunting success
Although layout boats aren’t exactly suited for hauling huge quantities of decoys, Johnny LaFleur said he’s usually got room for at least a dozen or two within each boat.[…]
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Playing the wind in layout boats
With your safe shooting zone somewhat limited when using these small boats, setting up properly with given wind conditions becomes paramount.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Pier Rules and Regulations
1. Pier Entrance fees shall be $3.00 for individuals 12 and older for fishing from the pier; visitors 12 and over who do not wish to fish from the Pier will be charged $1.00; and children under 12 can enter for free.[…]
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Season forecast looks great, biologist says
With the breeding population estimates always playing a huge factor in predicting how the season shapes up, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Waterfowl Study Leader Larry Reynolds said this year’s teal season has the potential to be a memorable one.[…]
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Identification a must in early season
Another topic that both Gauthier and Locascio adamantly insist on is the ability to identify the birds you are meant to shoot.[…]
Hunting
Sherburne WMA wildlife survived great flood
Remarkable resilience best describes Sherburne Wildlife Management Area, the huge tract of public acreage in the upper part of the Atchafalaya Basin that was subjected to both natural and man-made flooding in the spring and early summer of 2011.[…]
Hunting
Goodbye Ben’s Creek
Say goodbye to the 13,044-acre Ben’s Creek Wildlife Management Area, which ceased to exist June 30 when the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries alerted outdoorsmen four that the Washington Parish property lease would not be renewed.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Sabine Lake and Pass suffer split personality
Sabine Lake is like a coin, with two entirely different sides — and two different sets of fishing regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
Track the rut yourself
There are several simple ways a hunter can keep tabs on his deer herd in order to determine when the rut is going on.[…]
Inshore Fishing
National Security a concern for Sabine Pass anglers
Anglers new to fishing in the Sabine Pass area should be aware that the movement of liquid natural gas can throw a serious crimp in fishing plans.[…]
Deer Hunting
Are deer numbers down?
The reported deer harvest for the 2011 Deer Season will be the lowest on record, according to LDWF deer biologist Scott Durham.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Limited Entry
Although half the lake and most of its best fishing is in Louisiana, access to the lake from the Louisiana side is limited.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunt when the weather is right
Hunting the rut is all about timing. Tactics change as the rut progresses; hunting scrapes is different from hunting during times when bucks are chasing does and success involves the proper set-up.[…]
Deer Hunting
Youth model firearms
Youth hunters come in all shapes and sizes, especially considering that young hunters 15 years old and younger can apply for LDWF’s youth hunts on the various WMAs around the state.[…]