Hunting
Top 5 stories of 2021
We researched the archives of LouisianaSportsman.com and came up with the 5 best-read stories of 2021. Check them out.[…]
Statewide LA
Bass Fishing
Zoom’s Trick Worm still producing after four decades
Hundreds of anglers have been sold on the Zoom Trick Worm over the years, hooked on it, you might say, just like the bass they target.[…]
Bass Class
Live Oak H.S. senior off to good start, setting sights on special scholarship
Winning the Live Oak High School fishing team’s John Morgan Spring Scholarship would mean a lot to Chance Shelby of Watson.[…]
Columns
Don’t even think about ever dry-firing a bow
A list of the dos and don’ts of bowhunting, the more common causes of archery mishaps and some expert advice for avoiding an accident.[…]
Columns
Paddle up a winter redfish
A big, winter redfish can be a real opportunity — and a challenge — for kayak-bound Louisiana anglers this month.[…]
Features
Hunting frosty redfish!
It’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find and catch big old redfish stacked up and waiting for you to offer them a bite to eat.[…]
Bass Fishing
Back seat bassin’
Catching bass from the rear of the boat can be a pleasant surprise when you pay attention and take advantage.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cold-weather crappie aren’t a bad idea
Plenty of anglers know they need to save plenty of January days to target crappie. Here are some places to go and tactics to use.[…]
Features
Turn your outdoor trip into a treasured memory
Following Christopher LeCoq’s tips can turn your outdoor moment of a lifetime into a treasured memory that you can share for a lifetime.[…]
Deer Hunting
The ins and outs of scoring deer
Scorer Greg Hicks says every deer is special and hunters should enjoy their experience no matter the final numbers.[…]
Ducks
Hunting late season ducks is all about location, location, location
There’s a lot to consider when hunting late season ducks. You have to adjust your game plan to make sure you are in the right spot.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
CZ Upland Ultralight All-Terrain shotgun
CZ’s Upland Ultralight All-Terrain shotgun can be a joy to carry, whether you’re busting bunnies or following a pointer.[…]
Bass Fishing
Don’t let winter weather win. Tackle a bass boat restoration project
If you are looking to restore a boat over the winter season, here’s a step-by-step look at a winter bass-boat restoration project.[…]
News Breaker
USFWS requests photo help from Louisiana duck hunters
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is heading up a new program to involve hunters more in photographing and reporting harvested ducks.[…]
Fishing
Huk’s Gunwale rain gear
Who’ll stop the rain? With Huk’s Gunwale rain gear, who cares?[…]
Newsletters
2021 Duck numbers up (and so is their IQ)
With the uptick in this year’s bird estimates, Louisiana duck hunters are optimistic about having a successful season.[…]