Fishing
Fish kill reported in booms at MRGO mouth
As many as 15,000 dead fish have been found at the mouth of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, according to news reports.[…]
Deer Hunting
Lime makes food plots more attractive
After three years of implementing food plots to attract deer, these “Postage Stamp Plots” featured in the August 2009 and 2010 issues of Louisiana Sportsman may finally become the tools that not only attract deer, but holds them on my property as well.[…]
News Breaker
Snapper season extension under consideration, could begin Oct. 1
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Florida last week and recommended the recreational red snapper season reopen beginning at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1, although fishing would be allowed only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.[…]
Fishing
LWF Commission reopens all state waters to recreational fishing
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission rebuffed the agreement the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries that allowed federal officials to dictate state recreational fishing closures by reopening all state waters immediately during a special meeting today (Aug. 20).[…]
Fishing
LWF Commission reopens all recreational finfishing in state waters
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission rebuffed the agreement the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries that allowed federal officials to dictate state recreational fishing closures by reopening all state waters immediately during a special meeting today (Aug. 20).[…]
Inshore Fishing
Saltwater Series: Lake Borgne
To say that Lake Borgne and Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common might be a little too strong. At least everybody knew who Rodney Dangerfield was even if they didn’t respect him.[…]
Fishing
EDITORIAL: LWF Commission should ‘take LDWF to the woodshed,’ override latest recreational fisheries closures
My father had a simple rule when I was growing up: When he gave instructions, he didn’t repeat himself – without some physical reinforcement that made it uncomfortable to sit down.[…]
Ethanol Free Gasoline
Update on the status of EPA approval of 15 percent ethanol gas
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to make the decision to increase the ethanol content of motor fuels from 10 percent to 15 percent by September.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Federal agreement, not science behind new recreational closures, LDWF official says
Anglers rejoiced when the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission overrode almost all recreational inshore fishing closures in July, and it seemed the panel’s directions to the agency it oversees was clear: no closures that weren’t called for by science or the presence of heavy oil.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Shiner survival guide for more crappie
By fishing nothing but shiners all year long, J.T. Thompson with Living The Dream Guide Service at Toledo Bend has learned what to do and what not to do with them to keep them alive and make them more attractive to crappie.[…]
Everything Archery
Thoughts on tuning
For many, August and September are the times to get the bow out and begin shooting to get ready for bow season. It’s also the time people think about making improvements to their setup and getting an extra edge.[…]
News Breaker
Duck season tentatively set
Duck hunters will again have a 60-day season and be able to kill six birds each day if tentative season dates set today (Aug. 5) by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is ultimately approved.[…]
Inshore Fishing
No change in recreational fishing closures, openings promised
Three weeks after most fishing closures enacted in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill were overturned by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, there still are numerous areas closed to recreational anglers – and that didn’t change during today’s (Aug. 5) commission meeting.[…]
Inshore Fishing
User Holy Mackerel: Counting many blessings
It’s been said the secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles. Sometimes we’re so caught up in whatever we forget to enjoy what we have or the moment.[…]
Hunting
Your bow is probably in need of a tune-up
BP’s oil spill and searing record heat have made this a summer that most Louisiana outdoorsmen can’t wait to forget.[…]
Hunting
MINOX Compact Flashlight
At less than 4 inches long and weighing only 2.6 ounces, the new MINOX CFL 1 Compact Flashlight is incredibly easy-to-carry, powerfully bright and fully waterproof.[…]