Crappie/Bream
Crappie 101: Tips for using multiple-rod setups
If two fishing rods are better than one, how about 12. Learn the two most-popular techniques for trolling using multiple rods. […]
Statewide LA
Deer Hunting
2019-20 Deer of the Year
Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman writers have detailed the stories of almost 40 big bucks harvested across the Bayou State. […]
Apex Predator
Tree stand malfunctions
By always wearing a safety harness in elevated stands, checking equipment and exercising many accidents can be prevented. […]
Columns
The Mega Matrix
The Mega Matrix, which fits in between the 2-inch Matrix Mini, the original 3-inch Matrix Shad and the 5-inch Monster Matrix, works great on redfish. […]
Columns
Winter kayak fishing: sleep later, fish slower
Change up your tactics when it comes to fishing from a kayak this winter. Slow down the presentation of your bait and fish later in the day. […]
Breaking News
Commissioners hear suggested changes in creel, length limits and slot limits of speckled trout
Members of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries commission were delivered a wide variety of speckled trout management scenarios by Jason Adriance. […]
Features
Time for Louisiana duck hunters to make some changes
With fewer ducks visiting Louisiana’s marshes, hunters need to come up with some new ideas and plans to keep their success on par with past seasons. […]
Columns
No need to winterize that kayak
There is no need to put away the kayak for the winter, as there are plenty of fish to be caught and generally the waters are much less crowded. […]
Fishing
A guided fishing trip: a great Christmas gift
The perfect Christmas gift for a fisherman? There may not be one, but a guided trip might come closer than anything else. […]
Columns
Tagging should allow reg changes as needed
David Moreland believes if we are going to stay ahead of the game, some of Louisiana’s archaic deer laws need to be changed. […]
Deer Hunting
A deer hunter’s best sense: hearing, if he’ll use it
The art of listening may be one of the best talents that a deer hunter needs. This Louisiana preacher has learned plenty and he’s got plenty to share. […]
Features
Duck decoy basics hunters need to know
With fewer ducks and more hunters competing for limited hunting territory, successful waterfowlers need to reach deep into their decoy sack of tricks. […]
Deer Hunting
Shoot or don’t shoot, 2019 edition
Deer hunting is not just about killing deer; the hunter makes a management decision every time the trigger is pulled. Here’s how to make that decision. […]
Columns
Hunt the cold fronts, boys
It is a well-known fact among Bayou State deer hunters that when a cold front sweeps across the state, it’s time to be in a deer stand. […]
Deer Hunting
Tagging that big Louisiana buck
Using ideas from successful hunters can play out in your favor when it comes time to put the crosshairs on that trophy whitetail buck. […]
Deer Hunting
Breaking down Louisiana’s big buck areas
Here’s a parish-by-parish look at state-record book bucks that shows a hunter needs to hunt north of US 190 if he wants to see his name in print. […]