Columns
Rods for the 1 Percent
Earlier this year, Titleist shocked the golf world by introducing the C16 driver, the first club to break the $1,000 barrier. […]
Statewide LA
News Breaker
LDWF snapper-management cost estimate undermined
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ contention that state-run management of red snapper would cost more than $10 million in its first year alone was undermined Wednesday when Congressional officials confirmed the federal government would still pay for stock assessments and research efforts in the Gulf of Mexico — absorbing most of the LDWF cost estimate.[…]
News Breaker
Aerial survey expected to show low teal numbers
The state’s waterfowl study leader is flying the last transect lines for September’s Aerial Waterfowl Survey near Catahoula Lake this morning, but what he’s seen so far this week doesn’t exactly bode well for opening day of teal season tomorrow.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Mini portable windshield perfect for unexpected storms
Space is always at a premium on a boat, so Capt. Mike Gallo came up with a novel idea that keeps him and his clients safer during unexpected storms on the water — but is small enough to hardly even be noticed by anyone onboard. […]
Fishing
Gator-Tail
The Origianl – Belt Driven Surface Drive Mudmotor!
At Gator-Tail, we love to hunt & fish just like you. That’s why we build the most dependable, highest quality products on the market. There are others who claim they make the best mudmotor out there, but they’re only kidding themselves.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Grass and Gator-Tails
Vegetation is a prime source of fish finding, and we had the right motor for the job in this episode.[…]
Bass Fishing
Crank Bait Rod Selection
Greg Hackney shares his tips on selecting the right rod for crank bait fishing.[…]
News Breaker
Falling Mississippi brings tuna bite nearer to mouth of river
September is well known as a transition month for speckled trout, when they begin the process of moving from offshore waters and heading back to inland marshes and bays for the winter.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
2017 Bassmaster Opens Series schedule released
Nine Bassmaster Opens tournaments will be held in eight different states in 2017, ranging from the lakes of central Florida to the Ozark Plateau in Oklahoma.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
41-pound bull wins Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo
When Annette Ducote set the hook on a big bull in Caminada Pass Friday evening, it didn’t take long for her husband to realize the fish had a good shot at ending up somewhere on the leaderboard of the 56th annual Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo.[…]
Deer Hunting
Amendment delays potential out-of-state deer carcass ban until March, 2017
An amendment passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday would delay implementation of a proposed cervid carcass importation ban through the coming deer season, according to a release from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
Columns
Make sure you’re ready – Give your hunting equipment a good preseason test
Opening day of bow season is almost here, so it’s time to get your bow setup ready. Now is the time to make sure there aren’t any problems.[…]
Hunting
Antler Boost Shooting Houses
The Monster Blind 5 x 5 Shooting House comes fully loaded with glass windows, gun rests, carpet, sun visors, an anchor kit and lockable doors. The blinds come in a solid olive green color and are available in platform heights from the ground blind up to 16 feet high.[…]
Hunting
PROSTAFF 3S
With a large field-of-view, Nikon’s legendary optical system and turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click adjustments, Nikon’s PROSTAFF 3S binoculars are ideal for hunting, hiking or other outdoor pursuits.[…]
Fishing
Skeleton V2
The Skeleton V2 represents another of Castaway’s new and improved entries in both the freshwater and saltwater markets. You won’t find excess weight anywhere on the Castaway Skeleton V2.[…]
Contents
2016-17 WMA Forecast
As excited as public-land hunters must be as the 2016-17 hunting seasons approach, there were some anxious moments over the winter and into late spring as floodwaters inundated some of the wildlife management areas.[…]