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What is a black snapper?
What’s a black snapper?
Hmmm. That’s a good question. […]
Catfish
Abbeville Game Warden patrols the kitchen
Abbeville’s Derek Logan shares his recipes for Shrimp Creole and Potato-Crusted Catfish. He learned to cook from his family.[…]
News Breaker
Passage of Reef Fish Amendment 40 raises lots of questions, provides few answers
More questions than answers remain in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s vote last month to approve Reef Fish Amendment 40, which basically divides the recreational red snapper quota between private fishermen and for-hire charter and head boat captains.[…]
Deer of the Year
Union Parish hunter shoots trophy 10-pointer
If you talk to any biologist and ask what it takes to get the biggest possible size from a whitetail buck’s rack, they’ll all tell you pretty much the same thing: Age.[…]
General
Stihl Pole Pruner
The HT 56 C-E STIHL Pole Pruner makes it easy to clear around deer stands and duck blinds and helps keep wooded pathways free from encroaching limbs.[…]
Hunting
ArcticShield Performance
Remain warm and comfortable with the ArcticShield Performance Fit Jacket and Bib from Onyx. Both are loaded with pockets to make it easy to store your gear and keep it close at hand while pursuing game.[…]
Hunting
Snap Lock Hunting Blinds
The Snap Lock Hunting Blind by Formex is a revolutionary twin sheet plastic blind that weighs less than 100 pounds and can be assembled in less than 15 minutes. A 6-foot 6-inch high ceiling and a full size door allow for easy movement within the blind as well as easy access.[…]
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Cover: November 2014
Gun seasons open this month, so it’s time to really get down to business. Learn all you need to know to find those bucks, like this one taken last month by Zachary’s Chris Evans, hiding on your property.[…]
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Nighttime is the right time — Learn how to catch monster catfish with jug lines after dark
They say it’s not bragging if you can do it.
Derek Logan, a 31-year-old Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries game warden, will tell you exactly what he can do. The fact that he often does it with a sly smirk on his face can make his message challenging.[…]
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Breaking the code — Deer-hunting tips for Southeast Louisiana’s piney woods
It was a tall order. You see, Doc’s nephew Kyle was bored with duck hunting. So his dad Gus finally had an excuse to bring him over for a weekend to Da Deer Camp.[…]
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No lack at Lacassine — or Lacassane: Duck-hunting tips for Southwest Louisiana
Lacassine or Lacassane?
With so many ducks and geese flying around the agricultural region in the Southwest Louisiana, it’s easy to get confused. There are public hunting opportunities in Lacassane … no, wait, I mean Lacassine. Dang it! […]
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Mellow Down — Top fishing tips for Delacroix’s fall trout and reds
Ah, sweet November. Brisk air, falling leaves, cooler temperatures and the official end to hurricane season.[…]
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Grand Opening — Top duck-hunting tips for opening-day success
Preseason preparation is the key to success when opening day of duck season arrives. Here are some tips on ensuring you’re ready.[…]
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Old-school again — Old-fashioned deer-hunting skills
On the cover of the 1942 issue of Field and Stream is a picture of a deer hunter who has suddenly encountered a great buck, presumably after having stalked deer for hours in the snow.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bridge busters —Fall bass-fishing tips for catching bass off bridges
The fall feeding frenzy is always an exciting time for bass anglers, as gluttonous green fish motivated by winter’s impending approach seem bent on testing their internal capacity.[…]
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Fly lessons — Tips for catching lunker Big Lake trout with flies
It’s no secret that the cool-weather months are one of the best times to fish for trophy speckled trout because fish roam the shallows and there’s less boat pressure than the busy summer months.[…]