Columns
A big-bore revolver hog hunt
I was sitting on an East Texas pipeline, cradling my 7 1/2-inch Ruger Super Redhawk in my lap, watching a pile of corn that had been scattered about the area and trampled with hundreds of hog tracks.[…]
January 2013
Fishing
Semiautomatic fish finder operation
In the early days of automatic fish finder operation, I advised serious anglers to switch to manual mode where they could tune in a much better look at the underwater world.[…]
Columns
To catch a poacher
One of the more memorable cases I recall working was during the mid-80s in Rapides Parish. It all started when the LDWF district lieutenant received a call from a state police narcotics officer in early September.[…]
Columns
Aging bucks on the hoof
Two of the cornerstone tenants of modern day “quality deer management” are herd monitoring and herd management.[…]
Columns
Less is more
Kayaking is often referred to as a “minimalist” sport. However, you’d never know it by looking at some of the pimped-out yaks with depth finders, GPS units, live-bait wells and enough tackle to outfit a charter boat.[…]
Bass Fishing
Vision Prop Limited Edition Buzz Bait
Leave it to someone with great vision for designing artificial lures to put a “boat prop-style” blade on a buzz bait that consistently catches bass coast to coast.[…]
Columns
This is the harvest season
The holidays have come and gone, and hopefully you enjoyed these special times with family and friends.[…]
Columns
Conclave as a verb
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no large commercial fly-fishing shows in the Deep South.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tippets
It’s rainbeaux trout time in the Baton Rouge area. Each winter, BREC stocks several of their ponds with the coldwater species. It takes a couple weeks for the fish to discover that aquatic bugs and minnows taste a lot better than marshmallows.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Upcoming Events
Jan. 12 — Advanced Fly Tying Workshop – Mono Flies. Baton Rouge, location TBA. 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. No cost. Pre-registration required as limited to 15 students. Sponsored by the Red Stick Fly Fishers.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Understanding tracks and routes
Dear Capt. Paul:
I hunt public property, and use my Garmin Oregon 450t constantly. I have the map provided from the management area pamphlet overlayed on my unit, but only main trails are shown on it.[…]
Sidebars
Drive-in shooting
In addition to portable boat blinds, other hunters use permanent drive-in boat blinds.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Trips to The Pen a breeze
Many things may have changed about The Pen over the years, but the one thing that has remained the same is how conveniently located it is.[…]
Columns
Yes, buffalo are fish
Actually, buffalo are three species of fish rather than one. No one knows from where the odd name for the creatures is derived. But their scientific names are almost certainly taken from their common name.[…]
Fishing
Scorpion Marine Coatings
Scorpion Marine Coatings provide a durable, high traction, non-skid surface for your boat deck, dock ramps, storage compartments or platforms.[…]
Sidebars
Expert boat-blind tips
Popup boat blinds are great tools for duck hunters looking to attract more ducks into shooting range, but there are some tricks that will maximize their hunting success.[…]