Inshore Fishing
Specks ‘plum ridiculous’ now out of Dularge
Water temperatures that were in the low- to mid-40s last week have now risen into the mid-50s, and the speckled trout are turned on in Dularge, a fishing guide said on Monday.[…]
Statewide LA
Deer of the Year
Chauvin hunter shoots big 8-point swamp buck
Many people say the quiet solitude of a deer stand is therapy to escape the non-stop daily grind. […]
General
MONARCH 5 Binoculars
Three new models have been added to the Nikon MONARCH 5 binocular line, with each featuring 56 mm objective lenses that provide sharp, high-contrast views.[…]
Hunting
Swamp Series Camo Knee Boots
Gator Outfitters has two styles of athletic rubber boots that provide grip and stability in tough terrain, waterproof protection and a comfortable fit.[…]
Contents
Cover: December 2013
Ferriday’s Jason Archer shook up the deer hunting community in November when he knocked down what could be the largest Louisiana typical buck on record. Read the story on page 14 for all the details.[…]
Deer Hunting
Roasted Corn Freaks
Everyone knows that corn is a widely used deer attractant, so Evolved Habitats went a step further and created Roasted Corn Freaks, an innovative attractant packed with twice the protein and three times the fat of plain old corn.[…]
Hunting
Browning A5 shotgun
Browning has introduced the A5 shotgun with a 3 ½-inch chamber. Five A5 models deliver tight, consistent shot patterns, have a recoil-operated Kinematic Drive system that allows them to cycle a wide range of loads and contain an Inflex II recoil pad to reduce felt recoil.[…]
Contents
Hunting the Zoo
The opening could be seen through the trees as I eased toward the food plot. When the path made a final turn, I could see the green patch ahead. I slowed down and worked my way around a huge mud hole, easing toward the end of the trail just in case deer had already made it to the food plot.[…]
News Breaker
Cameron Parish hunters score rare triple of banded specklebellies, two with collars
With one collared, banded specklebelly already in hand, Josh Breaux experienced a chill of exhilaration when his dog returned from a second retrieve with another collared, banded speck.[…]
Columns
It’s hunting, folks
“Wow, that’s awful! Why on earth (would you) kill this poor creature? Damn!”[…]
General
LifeProof nüüd case
LifeProof nüüd for Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy SIII is the first waterproof, all-protective smartphone case without a screen cover.[…]
Contents
Tracking a Booner — The Rest of the Story
Probably the one thing that I have ever written about deer hunting that is worth remembering is this: If you see a deer while hunting and you think you should shoot it, you probably should because in our Louisiana environment the opportunity might not come again.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Spent Shells Along The Atlantic
A must-read for duck hunters everywhere, “Spent Shells Along The Atlantic” by Tom S. Long is a colorful look at the beloved and exciting sport of waterfowl hunting.[…]
Deer of the Year
11-year-old hunter takes down big 11-pointer in Claiborne Parish
As a toddler, Daisy Verdin was introduced to hunting when she accompanied her mom to their deer stand in north Claiborne Parish.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF stocks Red River with largemouth bass fingerlings
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in cooperation with the Red River Waterway Commission, recently stocked the Red River with more than 28,000 Florida-strain largemouth bass fingerlings.[…]
Columns
Handgunning for varmints
We were never overrun with those juicy targets we read about in the big sporting magazines — articles by guys who referred to their shooting cult as “varminters.”[…]