Field Notes
Chill out for tastier fish
Once you clean and fillet fish, it’s important to still keep them cold and sealed waiting for the fryer, broiler or grill. […]
Statewide LA
Columns
Ah, spring! When a young man’s fancy turns to fishing
The annual run between February and late April is the boat-buying season, a time when dealers across the country run specials.[…]
Deer Hunting
With deer season over, the hunt for trophy sheds is on
The search for shed antlers in the spring gives more opportunity for Louisiana deer hunters to be in the field.[…]
Features
Speck education
A trip to the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory of the University of Southern Mississippi to learn about speckled trout behavior.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Guardians of the crappie waters
Terry Stewart and his family not only catch crappie on a regular basis, but they catch monster slabs in both Louisiana and Mississippi.[…]
Bass Fishing
Plastic makes perfect for bass
When it comes to plastic baits, early season bass seem to like big and healthy creature baits. As spring wears on, consider downsizing.[…]
Features
Spoon fed spot tails
Anglers can catch redfish with spoons anywhere they can find the spot-tailed marauders. Spoons look so simple, but they still catch fish.[…]
Bass Class
Nicholls angler continues to add to his list of accomplishments
After being named a high school bass fishing All-American, Cade Fortenberry continues to add to his accomplishments at Nicholls State.[…]
Bass Fishing
Give bass a Gilly
The variety of sizes and natural colors of the Gilly just add to its versatile applications for bass anglers.[…]
Hunting
Nomad Hailstorm NXT
Stay dry with Nomad’s Hailstorm NXT clothing line. These 100% waterproof/windproof materials are as comfortable as they are protective.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Turkey Caller Dream Pack
You’ll have all you need to drop a gobbler with the Turkey Caller Dream Pack from Big Lake Outdoor Products.[…]
Hunting
Bear season proposed
Three Louisiana legislators pre-filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session to allow a state bear hunting season.[…]
Bass Fishing
Dispersal of tournament-caught bass
A recent Canadian study compared the dispersal of tournament-caught largemouth and smallmouth bass across seasons.[…]
Hunting
Youth license changes
Starting June 1, 2022 hunters under the age of 18 must have a valid, original “youth license” to hunt deer and turkeys in the state.[…]
Bass Fishing
Legends of the Outdoors – Bo Dowden
Recently inducted into the Legends Hall of Fame, Villis P. “Bo” Dowden is one of only two Louisianans to have won the Bassmaster Classic.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Greater amberjack
Most catches of amberjack are incidental catches by anglers targeting snapper and grouper while bottom fishing with cut bait.[…]