Louisiana Sportsman

A good pair of snake boots are a must in the early season. With the summer heat lingering in September, snakes are still active.

Early-season gear list

September 15, 2018 Jonathan Olivier

Bow season cranks up early in Southwest Louisiana, and while conditions may not be all that pleasant, these items should make the experience better.[…]

Sweat the small stuff — all the time

September 1, 2018 Sammy Romano

Bowhunters make these common mistakes each and every year. Hopefully, these tips will help you be more successful this season.[…]

Bow prep now is time well spent

August 1, 2018 Sammy Romano

It’s time to prepare for the upcoming bowhunting season, and what you do now could very well determine outcomes later this fall.[…]

Bowhunting basics – October tips for bowhunting success in Louisiana

October 1, 2017 Capt. Steve Himel

Will this finally be the season you arrow that big buck? If not, take heart — you just might get the edge you need while bowhunting.[…]

Keys to bow stand selection

September 1, 2017 Sammy Romano

Archery season is opening in many areas and fast approaching in others. Hopefully, most bowhunters know the tree stands they will hunt from.[…]

Be ready for field repairs

August 1, 2017 Sammy Romano

You can do several things to prepare for most bow issues you will encounter in the field, possibly saving your hunt in the process.[…]

Get things stabilized

May 2, 2017 Sammy Romano

A stabilizer’s purpose is to help an archer hold steadier on target before releasing the arrow, and to reduce rotation (torque) during the shot cycle. […]

A man called Smith — Secrets of a trophy bowhunter

October 1, 2016 Kinny Haddox

Monroe bowhunter Brad Smith has big bucks figured out, and he’s willing to help others learn his bowhunting tactics for success.[…]

The road less traveled — Expert bowhunting tips to kill more deer

November 1, 2015 Chris Ginn

Stephen Chatman would not be caught looking very long down the fork of Robert Frost’s road that bent in the undergrowth.[…]

Top 3 tips for better tree stand setup

September 23, 2015 Andy Crawford

Once you have a stand set up, here are three of Steve Bartylla’s tips to increase the odds of getting off a shot.[…]

A deer stands — A procrastinator’s guide to bowhunting

September 1, 2015 Chris Ginn

I’m the world’s worst procrastinator.

Don’t fool yourself: You might be a bad procrastinator, but my procrastination would run circles around your procrastination.[…]

Prairieville bowhunter shares contents of hunting bag

October 15, 2014 Patrick Bonin

If you’re in the process of gathering up items for your deer hunting bag, David Ellis recently put together a video you need to check out.[…]

Whether you set out this bow season with your old reliable fixed-blade broadheads, or decide to step up and pay a bit more for the latest mechanical broadheads on the market, the bottom line is that a well-placed shot with either one will bring a deer down.[…]

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