Columns
The law of the deer harvest: Sow what you reap
The success or failure of the deer management program is directly related to whatever work is or is not applied to the habitat and the herd.[…]
Statewide LA
Ducks
Don’t shoot the Mojo!
Spinning-wing decoys are no longer a novelty among duck hunters, who understand how and why they attract ducks to decoy spreads.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Speckled trout
Speckled trout are inshore gamefish that are popular among recreational anglers along the Gulf Coast and the eastern seaboard.[…]
Columns
Speckled trout outlook is great along Louisiana coast
Speckled trout fishing looks to be in good shape entering Louisiana’s fall season. There isn’t a better time to be a speckled trout angler.[…]
Features
Former LSU football player preaches hunter safety after accident
Former LSU football player Matt Branch preaches hunter safety less than two years after accident that almost took his life.[…]
Geese
How ‘bout 3 specklebellies?
Hunters chasing specklebelly geese will now have the opportunity to take up to three per person, up from the longtime daily limit of two.[…]
Features
Piecing together the Gulf Coast’s fishing puzzle
Biodiversity explains how all parts in the Gulf Coast’s fishery depend on each other, and how changes can have far-reaching effects.[…]
Bass Fishing
College bass fishing taking off in Louisiana, across the country
College bass fishing is taking off across the country. Louisiana has almost a dozen schools sending teams out to national competition.[…]
Features
Map out those ‘little blue dots’ — small ponds
Don’t pass up small-lake or pond fishing; it can be very rewarding. They provide plenty of good times for the savvy angler.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana’s 2020 Rut Report
When is the peak of the deer rut in Louisiana? Here are 2020’s dates.[…]
Field Notes
Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring
When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem.[…]
Hunting
“Clean Out Your Freezer Day” set for Sept. 20
Hunters For The Hungry is asking Louisiana to make room in their freezer and donate protein to one of the multiple drop-off locations.[…]
Deer Hunting
Public-land bucks, the ‘Zell’ way
This Dry Prong hunter has taken a lot of trophy bucks out of woods where anyone can hunt. Here’s how he separates himself from the pack.[…]
Bass Fishing
Set a Trap for September bass
Louisiana’s own Rat-L-Trap really shines when fall largemouths start to gang up and follow shad. One pro shares his tricks for luring bass into a trap.[…]
Features
It’s September, time to get real for Louisiana teal
Teal season is on the horizon for Louisiana hunters; here are some tips for getting more of the fast, little ducks in your sights and on your duck straps.[…]
Bass Fishing
Downsizing in September pays big dividends for Hackney
Bass pro Greg Hackney of Gonzales likes to go with smaller artificial lures in September. He talks about his three co-favorites.[…]