Deer Hunting
‘Slimmel’ takes surprise 14-point
Kris Melancon knew there were bucks on the 1,200-acre Concordia Parish hunting club. He’d seen a number of them on his trail cam.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Bassmaster Central Open registration begins
If you’re a bass fisherman and have ever dreamed of competing in the Bassmaster Classic, the opportunity to take a first step toward that goal has arrived. Registration for the 2011 Bassmaster Central Opens begins today (Nov. 29).
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Hunting
Boat blinds great for increasing duck-hunting successes
In the beginning, Lloyd Landry was just like any other conscientious Louisiana duck hunter. He would study duck flights and feeding patterns in the Venice area, and set up his blind along primary flight corridors.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
Ducks Unlimited Canada biologist says more good hunting to come
Louisiana hunters have been delighted this season to see the skies over the Bayou State peppered by clouds of dabbling and diving ducks, but the strong season hasn’t been a surprise to Pat Kehoe.[…]
Bass Fishing
Look for schooling bass in river cuts
While anglers hunting big bass head up D’Arbonne Bayou, many anglers are content to fish the river to get in on the fast action with schooling bass. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Flip Belle River boat docks for sac-a-lait
David Pizzolato hunched down on the front deck of his Xpress boat with a 10-foot Salter’s jig pole in his hand. The black Bass Assassin Tiny Shad swung back toward the line holder as he lifted the rod tip toward the air.[…]
Deer Hunting
Tree stands bigger threat to hunters than gun accidents, study shows
A new study from The Ohio State University Medical Center proves that tree stands, not guns, are the deer hunter’s most dangerous weapon.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Saltwater Series: Little Lake
Four months ago, I was wondering if the waters around Lafitte would ever be the same. As the oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster crept through the passes down to the east of Grand Isle, it looked like one of the most fertile estuaries in the world had finally met its match.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big deer to be had on WMAs
Louisiana’s wildlife management areas offer some of the best public hunting in the South. One reason for this is the diverse habitat types represented by the 51 WMAs listed in the 2010-11 Hunting Regulations publication.[…]
Deer Hunting
User report: ‘I love this feeling!’ daughter says after killing first buck
The day started as a cool, crisp morning with calm wind. My daughter Emily was getting ready for school, and I (-Duckaholic-) commented that the afternoon would be a perfect afternoon to sit in the deer stand behind the house.[…]
Deer Hunting
Chances of killing nocturnal buck slim if he smells you
Hunting a mature buck that comes out only at night is challenging enough, but add human scent to the mix, and it becomes downright impossible.[…]
Columns
Integrity check
Opening morning in the east zone started with great anticipation this weekend. We awoke with enthusiasm and, like a well-oiled machine, my son and I dressed, threw the gear in the truck and quietly slipped out of the house like thieves in the night.[…]
Deer Hunting
Good-luck daughter yields second trophy buck for SUPER DREW
Andrew LaFleur III has a secret weapon. It’s not a gun. It’s not a special scent or camo pattern. It’s not even a technique.[…]
Hunting
Live report from Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge
Squirrel hunting was slow this morning (Nov. 19) at Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, but LouisianaSportsman.com’s Andy Crawford managed to put a couple of tree rats on the ground.[…]
News Breaker
‘O’ highlights turkey hunting in positive way
Hunting gets positive publicity in Oprah’s O magazine.
In a first for the hunting community, the December edition of Oprah’s “O” magazine includes a positive article about hunting.[…]
Breaking News
This weekend last chance to catch red snapper in 2010
This weekend is the last chance for recreational anglers to enjoy a special red snapper season, which opened in state and federal waters on Oct. 1, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said in a news release.[…]