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Gettin’ it all right — Duck-hunting tips for success
Sometimes it just pays to be right in the place at the right time. That’s definitely the case with duck hunting.[…]
November 2014
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Making things go boom
In all its infinite wisdom, the U.S. Army determined after basic training at Ft. Polk, La., that I needed to be bussed to Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. — a multi-use base about 50 miles from St. Louis — where I would receive advanced individual training (AIT) in my Army skill.[…]
Fishing
Battery charging on the run
From the Complaints You Will Never Hear department: “I fished in the wind all day and still have too darned much power left in my trolling motor batteries!”[…]
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Illegal night hunting
One dark Friday night in early November 1977, under the direction of an older, more-experienced wildlife enforcement officer, I parked the Bronco overlooking a large area of recently harvested soybean fields.[…]
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Tracking the rut phases
As this month’s title implies, we’re going to spend a few minutes tracking and dissecting the progression and timing of the rut so we can anticipate where to place our trail cameras and stands for best affect this season.[…]
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Double the pleasure, double the fun
South Louisiana offers great duck hunting and saltwater fishing during the late fall and early winter for kayakers.[…]
Field Notes
Top 5 mistakes duck hunters make
Here are some steps to take that have helped Louisiana duck hunters work ahead of hunts to prevent headaches in the blind.[…]
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Comfortable accommodations
Lake Charles is located within a 30-minute drive of some from the finest waterfowl hunting on the continent. There are numerous hotels along the city’s Interstate 210 Loop that provide access south to the agricultural areas where duck and goose hunting are part of the fabric of the region.[…]
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Top gear for duck hunting
If you owned your own 100,000-square-foot sporting goods store and had access to any hunting gear in the world, what would you take to the duck blind with you?[…]
Inshore Fishing
Paul Brown’s Corky lures still catching big speckled trout
Corky lures are a Texas legend. Originally hand produced in a Houston garage by Paul Brown, the bait became famous for the huge trout that consistently fell for it.[…]
Deer Hunting
Small sweet-potato plots work wonders
It’s too late this year to employ one of Bob Watson’s favorite early season buck-hunting strategies, but there’s no doubt you’ll want to put it to work for you next year.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Vinson’s top fishing picks for November trout, reds
Capt. Joe Vinson agreed to share a few fall hotspots that should produce some fish for anglers this month.[…]
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What’s in your duck-hunting shell bucket?
A properly stocked shell bucket is a must for waterfowlers. Here are some essentials every hunter should have at his disposal:[…]
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New duck-boat options
Xpress Boats of Hot Springs, Ark., has expanded its lineup of all-weld duck boats.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bridge tactics to catch more bass
There can be more than initially meets the eye when it comes to bridge fishing. Consider these points when fishing.[…]
Catfish
Cleaning monster catfish
Cleaning really big catfish — those over 25 pounds — is like butchering a hog. The skin is thick and tough; rib-cage bones are big and defy a sharp knife.[…]