Columns
Kids and Guns
Have you ever heard of the VPC?
The Violence Policy Center was formed in 1988 by individuals from a group of long-time, prominent anti-gun activists.[…]
Statewide LA
Events & Announcements
Five arrested for drinking while boating over the weekend
Five people were arrested for allegedly drinking while operating boats over the weekend, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Fox leads first day of Mississippi River Elite Series event in Wisconsin
Florida pro Kyle Fox took the early lead in the Bassmaster Elite Series stop on the Mississippi River in Wisconsin yesterday (June 21), weighing in 16 ½ pounds.[…]
Events & Announcements
July mag lays out summer hotspots
The July issue of Louisiana Sportsman will head to the printers this afternoon, (June 21) and start arriving in mailboxes and on newsstands within the week.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC expands state offshore boundary
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission in early June approved the extension of state territorial waters from three miles off the Louisiana coast to more than 10 miles in the ongoing battle to wrest control of fisheries management from the federal government.[…]
Deer Hunting
WMA deer harvest, hunter efforts down last season
An analysis of the 2011-12 managed deer hunts on wildlife management areas revealed that total harvests was down by approximately 700 deer when compared to the 2010-11 hunting seasons.[…]
Deer Hunting
Predatory Pursuits
The bow season is under way. You’ve prepared the stand, scouted intensely and labored over the land — all in anticipation of enjoying the outdoors and taking a whitetail.[…]
News Breaker
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission proposes third duck-hunting zone
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission last week approved a three-zone framework for the 2012-2015 waterfowl seasons.[…]
General
Off-road hybrids
Anybody who runs a boat with a gas engine on the back and an electric motor on the front is familiar with the gas-electric hybrid concept.[…]
Hunting
Gore Optifade Concealment
While other camouflage patterns are based on mimicry and matching the environment, GORE OPTIFADE Concealment was developed based on animal vision and preventing the hunter from being recognized as a predator.[…]
Fishing
Fitec Ultra Spreader
Fitec’s GS-1500 Ultra Spreader Series Cast Nets are designed to generate their actual maximum spread potential with less spring back.[…]
Fishing
Duce Rods
After building mostly custom rods for five years, Duce Rods is switching over to production rods with a twist. These unique rods were designed to decrease friction and allow for greater casting distance.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tippets
June is perhaps the best month to catch speckled trout in the surf on flies.[…]
Fishing
De-Fishing Soap
Specifically formulated for anglers, De-Fishing Soap eliminates fish and bait odors from hands and prevents them from spreading to clothing or furniture.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Upcoming Events
All month — CCA STAR Tournament. Runs through Labor Day (Sept. 3). Fly Fishing East and West Divisions for heaviest speckled trout. Also, a consolation drawing at the end of the tournament for all trout weighed in the Fly Division.[…]
Fishing
ABT Multi-Rig System
Unlike other umbrella rigs on the market, ABT Lure Company’s new Multi-Rig System lets you make modifications to fit varying fishing conditions. Its patented screw lock swimming head and removable wire harness allows you to easily customize your presentation.[…]