Deer of the Year
Franklin Parish teen nails 168-inch 13-point
Devonne Poland has been a hunter for as long as he can remember, and his grandfather – Larry Joe Poland – helped to get him involved in the outdoors.[…]
Statewide LA
Columns
Here they come – Fall speckled trout are a real treat for kayakers
It’s that time: fronts from the north and fish from the south. As fronts become more frequent, speckled trout continue to fill the marshes and are easily reachable by kayak anglers.[…]
Hunting
Celestron FireCel Mega 6 Hand Warmer and Charger
This handy device kills three birds with one stone – it’s an awesome hand warmer, a cellphone charger and a flashlight all in one small unit.[…]
Hunting
Taylor Targets
Paper targets are great for sighting in your gun, but once that’s done, there’s nothing like shooting at steel — with the satisfying “clang” after your shot to let you know you connected.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana Sportsman Performance Shirts
Sportsman Gear has extended its performance shirt line-up with two new offerings: the Responder and Equinox. […]
NEW PRODUCTS
Mojo Flock A Flickers
One of the newest items in the Mojo line of motion decoys, the Flock A Flickers consists of six small units pre-programmed with random on/off timers that produce momentary flashes of spinning-wing action. […]
Deer Hunting
Ozonics Dri-Wash Bag
If the deer hunter on your list already has an Ozonics Scent Eliminator Device, the Dri-Wash Bag is the perfect accessory to go along with it this Christmas.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Banded Redzone Breathable Insulated Waders
“These are probably going to be my No. 1 Christmas present for the waterfowler again this year,” Lindsey Simmons-Roberts at Simmons’ Sporting Goods in Bastrop said. “They’re definitely my No. 1-selling wader.”[…]
General
Work Sharp’s Original Knife and Tool Sharpener
There’s nothing more frustrating than a dull knife when you really need one, but Work Sharp’s Original Knife and Tool Sharpener makes keeping the edges of all your knives razor sharp a breeze.[…]
General
Fenix Model UC30 Flashlight
Let’s face it — lots of sportsmen out there have pretty swanky flashlights — many of which that are probably sitting there with dead batteries. […]
NEW PRODUCTS
Anderson 5.56 M4
If you’re ready to take the plunge and enter the AR-15 market after the contentious presidential election has reaffirmed your Second Amendment rights, Lindsey Simmons-Roberts at Simmons’ Sporting Goods said the Anderson M4 might be just what you’re looking for. […]
General
Yeti Hopper Flip 12 Soft-sided Cooler
The Flip is the latest entry into Yeti’s wildly-popular line of soft-sided Hopper ice chests, and as the name implies, Lea Benoit at Bowie’s Outfitters said it’s designed like a squared-off lunch pail.[…]
Deer of the Year
Monster 15-point nicknamed ‘Ol’ Stickers’ goes down in Concordia Parish
If there were 10 commandments of deer hunting, somewhere up near the top of the list would probably read, “Thou shalt not look at impressive antlers through your scope.”[…]
Field Notes
Become a Decoy Doc
A little TLC can bring older duck decoys back to life, so when you need to greet those northern red-legged greenheads they are all ready for the show. […]
Deer Hunting
10 tips for better trophy photos
So you’ve killed a monster buck. Now what? Take pictures that really capture that special memory. Here are some tips to take better photos.[…]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator: Stalking Mississippi does
For many years, I bowhunted public land in Mississippi without harvesting a thing because only legal-racked bucks were allowed to be taken by non-resident hunters. […]