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.[…]
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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 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.”[…]
Events & Announcements
Sportsman TV tonight: a replay of Tony’s Chenier Duck Hunt
Watch Cox Sports Television tonight at 6:30 as Sportsman TV host Greg Hackney and crew take a trip deep in the marshes south of Houma to experience a little camp life and a great duck hunt with the publisher of Louisiana Sportsman magazine, Tony Taylor.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter finally bags elusive 14-point Bossier Parish buck
Hunter Black was getting pretty fed up with a big buck he knew was hanging out on his property in Bossier Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Wife hunting in husband’s favorite stand shoots monster Beauregard Parish buck
When her husband and 20-year-old son decided to go and pull trail cam cards earlier this month on their 1,400-acre lease in Beauregard Parish, Mary Jones figured that would be a perfect opportunity to enjoy an afternoon hunt in her husband’s tripod stand.[…]
Hunting
ThermaCELL remote-controlled heated insoles keep feet warm with thermal technology
With Louisiana already experiencing unseasonably cold temperatures this fall, ThermaCELL heated insoles might be a great Christmas gift for your favorite outdoorsman.[…]
Fishing
Battery chargers with a pulse
The chemical process that produces electrical power in a battery can also damage it without human intervention.[…]
Deer of the Year
Gonzales hunter shoots big 10-pointer in West Feliciana Parish
A thick blanket of fog on the opening day of rifle season in Area 4 turned out to be a good omen for Gonzales hunter Paul Rougeau.[…]
News Breaker
CEO and founder of Haydel’s Game Calls in Bossier City passes away on Monday
Eli Haydel, the founder and CEO of Haydel’s Game Calls in Bossier City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, according to multiple media reports, including the Shreveport Times.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big Webster Parish buck nicknamed ‘Nighttime Roamer’ finally makes daytime appearance
Since 2008, 68-year-old George Simolke of Dubberly has seen scores of trail cam photos of a big drop-tine buck on his Webster Parish property. […]
Events & Announcements
New safety zones established for shooting ranges on three WMAs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has established and enhanced safety zones surrounding shooting ranges on the Bodcau, Pearl River and Sherburne Wildlife Management Areas.[…]
Columns
Waterfowl enforcement
Duck and coot hunting seasons kick off in Louisiana this month, with the Coastal Zone opening on Nov. 9 followed by the West Zone opener on Nov. 16. East Zone hunters must wait for Nov. 23 to get going.[…]