Deer Hunting
How to unload an inline black-powder rifle
True muzzleloaders aren’t as popular as they were several years ago for the simple reason that the “primitive firearms” season now allows hunters to use centerfire rifles.[…]
Bass Fishing
B.A.S.S. anglers rescue Canadian couple on St. Lawrence River
Accidents happen fast on the water, a fact demonstrated recently during practice for the B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional last week on the St. Lawrence River.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Cross Bayou weir construction in Larto-Saline Complex completed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the new Cross Bayou weir in the Larto-Saline Complex is complete, and the lake will now refill and return to pool stage with adequate rainfall.[…]
Deer Hunting
2014-15 Nikon Big Buck Contest kicks off
Louisiana Sportsman’s annual Big Buck Photo Contest kicks off Oct. 1, and Nikon is back in the game as title sponsor.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Two men cited for alleged oyster violations in Plaquemines Parish
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two men last week for alleged oyster violations in Bay Adams.[…]
News Breaker
Targeting mangroves, red snapper in East Bay
Sometimes when you’re expecting a high fastball, Mother Nature throws you a changeup instead.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hometown Bow Hunt
There’s no place like home and there’s no time better of the year than hunting season.[…]
Hunting
Meopta Optics
We have the Optics you need for you next hunt.[…]
Hunting
PSE Bows – Full Throttle
We have broken the 370 foot per second barrier![…]
Inshore Fishing
Trout population ‘in fine shape,’ LDWF says
Many trout anglers sounded an alarm earlier this year, when their catches didn’t seem to measure up to expectations.[…]
Deer Hunting
Is your deer program working?
Managing your deer herd can make hunting a pleasure or a chore. Learn how to achieve your goals and enjoy your time in the woods.[…]
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10 trophy buck tips, based on success
The day, Dec. 23, 1998, was nasty and getting nastier, and the weatherman’s promise of sleet and freezing rain couldn’t have been more on target, falling over the north Louisiana landscape.[…]
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Louisiana’s big buck locations
When I retired from Wildlife and Fisheries in 2007, I predicted that within five years Louisiana would have a new state record typical buck. […]
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Heresy at Pointe a la Hache
In the nine years since Hurricane Katrina, forays into one of my favorite fishing holes, Pointe a la Hache, have been few and far between, mainly due to a lack of fishing guides.[…]
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Right place, right time
How often have you heard a deer hunter say: “So many choices, so little time?” […]
Columns
More ducks is good news? Maybe, but …
No one who really knows me would accuse me of being a die-hard duck hunter. While I’ve spent a lot of time over the years pointing a shotgun at waterfowl (“pointing” being the operative term), what has traditionally gotten my hunting juices flowing has been the thought of climbing into a tree and having a deer — any deer — walk into range.[…]