Bass Class
ULM’s Nimrod, Andrews reach pinnacle of Louisiana college fishing
Jacob Andrews and Connor Nimrod of ULM won the 2021 Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College State Championship on March 14 at Caney Lake.[…]
Statewide LA
Columns
Plan ahead for archery season, based on equipment shortages
Get your archery equipment ready early. Bowhunters shouldn’t expect to see pre-COVID inventories at their favorite bow shop until 2022.[…]
Fishing
Hunting and fishing license fee changes coming in 2022
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed HB 691, into law, changing fees for hunting and fishing licenses for recreational and commercial fishermen.[…]
Field Notes
Bait shop bonanza
Local bait shops are great, one-stop shopping areas. There is likely one at your favorite lake near the entrance or boat launch.[…]
Bass Class
Long fishing career paying dividends for Lake Charles teen
Wade Roberts of Lake Charles, a junior at Barbe High School, has the right temperament, experience and know-how to succeed at the next level.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Avian-X G-Blind
The Avian-X G-Blind is a portable, take-down blind that can seat four hunters, be set up in just minutes and provides overhead cover.[…]
Deer Hunting
Mounting a scope on your deer rifle; how to do it correctly
Your rifle’s accuracy, to a large extent, depends on how the scope, rifle and mounts fit. Here’s how to mount a scope on your deer rifle.[…]
Field Notes
PFDs: What the labels tell you
When it comes to PFD’s, look for size labeling behind the neck of the wearer or sewn inside the device. Never trust the labeling.[…]
Inshore Fishing
HB 535: House says ‘no’ to Senate amendments, sends bill to conference
The House rejected the Senate’s amendments to HB 535, a bill that would create “exclusion zones” along the Louisiana coast.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Amended Pogey Bill, HB 535, back in House of Representatives for concurrence vote today, June 8
HB 535, a bill that would create exclusion zones along the Louisiana coast passed with amendments in the Senate.[…]
Ducks
Kennedy: Duck hunters are conservationists, give them a voice
Amending the Migratory Bird Treaty Act would give duck hunters a chance to make their case for extending the season.[…]
Field Notes
PFDs: How to choose the right size
Because humans come in all shapes and sizes, there is no one-size-fits-all PFD, and it’s necessary to check the fit of each device.[…]
Columns
Hard-plastics make June an epic month for speckled trout
Hard-plastics tend to deliver bigger speckled trout than soft-plastics on average, and that’s particularly true during June.[…]
Hunting
Irish Setter MudTrek Snake Boots
If you’re a hunter tromping the swamps and hillsides, Irish Setter’s MudTrek Snake Boots offer a light, comfortable snake boot.[…]
News Breaker
Opening weekend for red snapper a huge success for Louisiana fisherman
Louisiana’s red snapper season started off with a bang last weekend. This weather may pose problems this weekend, but plenty of anglers are willing to give it a try.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Menhaden bill clears Senate committee, heads to Legislative Bureau for review before Senate debate
Louisiana’s Senate will debate a menhaden bill that is designed to create exclusion zones along Louisiana’s coastline.[…]