General
Operation Waypoint A way to help our troops in need
Operation Waypoint is a not-for-profit organization that turns donations into free handheld GPS units equipped with Middle Eastern mapping chips for deploying soldiers.[…]
August 2011
Columns
‘Yakers will bull ride Caminada event resumes
Want to have a thrill ride without going to an amusement park this summer? Then head to Grand Isle for the next two months and ride some bulls. They’re close, hungry and an all-out blast to catch in a kayak.[…]
Currents
Black bear dies, but LDWF is mum
For most of my career as an outdoor writer, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has been a dream to work with.[…]
Columns
Louisiana changes state concealed carry permit law
If you carry concealed, several things have changed since the 2010 legislative session of which you should be aware.[…]
Columns
Hula Swimmer combines two bass favorites
The anticipation and excitement over latest gift to the bass fishing world is building, just like emotions and passions ramp up in the weeks and days leading up to a World Series or the Super Bowl.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Transducer plugs how can I protect mine?
Dear Capt. Paul:
I have two questions. One, I leave my boat in a hoist but remove my Lowrance Elite 5 DSI GPS unit. Is there anything out there I can use to cover the transducer plug that goes into the GPS in order to keep it protected?[…]
Columns
Who named the gag?
Sometimes fish names make no sense whatsoever. Take for example, gag. Excuse my language ahead of time, but that’s a helluva name for such a wonderful fish.[…]
Columns
For cruisers and bruisers, target the strike zone
Recently my young nephew Kurt accompanied me in the “Red Sticker I,” my Old Town Guide canoe, on a trip into the deep marsh for the wily Spottail Elvis. As the sun peeked over the horizon welcoming a new day, the first back appeared on the edges of a mat of widgeon grass.[…]
Deer Hunting
Max-I-Mizer Minerals
Scientifically formulated, the Max-I-Mizer Mineral Mix provides key nutrients to bucks, particularly during antler development, and to fawns and does during crucial stages of growth.[…]
Fishing
Berkley NanoFil
Berkley’s new spinning reel line allows anglers to effortlessly cast further with incredible precision.[…]
Hunting
Cooper Outdoors Chameleon
The Cooper Outdoors Chameleon is the first portable blind that works on climbers, ladder stands, lock-ons, tripods and even makes a great ground blind.[…]
General
Hitch N’ Ride Dry Haul
Great Day Inc. has combined the strength and classic looks of the Magnum Hitch-N-Ride with a tough, water-proof storage case that provides 400 pounds of carrying capacity for the system.[…]
Hunting
Nikon Bolt XR
Designed specifically for a crossbow, the all-new Bolt XR 3×32 scope from Nikon is packed with features, including the all-new Nikon BDC 60 Reticle calibrated specifically for crossbow bolts with velocities of approximately 305 fps.[…]
Contents
Midnight Madness
As the blistering heat of the summer sun began its lazy retreat, shadows lurking in the background began to appear. These souls were creatures of the night, vampires and werewolves of the coast that roam these waters, hidden from sight during the light of day.[…]
Contents
Guaran-tealed
The White Lake WCA teal hunt is the easiest, most comfortable and well-guided trip you’ll ever take a chance on.[…]
Contents
Calcasieu’s Triplets
Gary Medicis and wife Amelia launched at Prien Lake Park with trout on their minds. The fishing had been pretty easy lately, with birds telling them exactly where specks were feeding on the multitude of bait.[…]