Louisiana Sportsman

Sarah Giles took advantage of low tides last fall to stalk this 27-inch red. It ate a shrimp fly tied by her dad.

Tippets

November 1, 2018 Catch Cormier

This month, specks will be thick in the interior lakes and marshes. Look for clear water and some tidal movement. Or better yet, diving birds.[…]

Should CWD be found in a particular area, the LDWF will restrict the feeding and baiting of deer there in an effort to prevent the spread of the disease.

A new deer season is here — what will it bring?

November 1, 2018 David Moreland

Except for the issue with chronic wasting disease in Northeast Louisiana, the 2017 season was so-so. Hopefully 2018 will be a little more exciting. But what exactly will does this new season have in store for hunters in the Bayou State?[…]

Chas Champagne, creator of the Matrix Shad line of soft plastic lures, is introducing a new 5-inch Matrix Monster that will be available in stores this fall.

The new Matrix Monster

November 1, 2018 Don Shoopman

Chas Champagne and charter boat captain Ty Hibbs, both Louisianians, were having a ball this summer catching jack crevalle and the occasional large speckled trout off the coast of Florida.[…]

Bike riding is a great way to get in shape for hunting season.

Hunting health and safety

November 1, 2018 Keith LaCaze

We do a lot of work getting ready for hunting season. Planning trips, choosing the right gear, setting up deer stands and the list goes on and on. Along with all the planning and anticipation we make a considerable financial investment in what we hope will be a successful season.[…]

When a buck is looking your way and has its ears cupped toward you, your chances of successfully drawing on it aren’t very good.

Draw your own conclusions

November 1, 2018 Sammy Romano

Much of the allure of bowhunting is the challenge it presents. Timing your draw is one of the hardest skills to learn as a bowhunter.[…]

The author putting out seed and fertilizer on one of his food plots.

What’s wrong with simple?

November 1, 2018 Bill Garbo

October is finally here, and beyond sitting in a stand and bowhunting, you know what that means. It is once again time to plant food plots. […]

Old Cypress Outdoors Tree Stand

November 1, 2018 Patrick Bonin

If you let bow season sneak up and you’re in the market for a brand new lock-on-style tree stand this year, check out these rugged, lightweight stands from Old Cypress Outdoors in Bayou Vista.[…]

Tootie cooks ‘earnestly’

November 1, 2018 Jerald Horst

Chef Tootie of Earnestly Tooties shares her recipes for Seared Panko Grouper on Kale and Red Snapper with Roasted Corn Relish.[…]

Don’t put away those topwater baits when the weather turns cool — specks will smash them all fall long.

‘Fall’ for trout

November 1, 2018 Chris Holmes

Fall is finally here. The trout are on the move back into the marsh, and that’s great news for kayakers. The shorter days are coupled with shorter paddles, there’ no need for live bait and great catches of speckled trout await. Oh, and did I mention the pleasant weather?[…]

These free stickers from the Coast Guard Auxiliary can save valuable time during search and rescue operations.

Stick it to ‘em: Paddle smart stickers could save lives

November 1, 2018 Chris Holmes

Started a few years ago, Operation Paddle Smart is a goal of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to educate paddle-sport enthusiasts on how to stay safe, be responsible boaters and help emergency responders in search and rescue (SAR) situations.[…]