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Cover: December 2011
Few hunters thing of Joyce WMA as a big-buck producer, and that’s just fine with Ricky Hano.[…]
Statewide LA
General
Pelican Case
Designed as watertight/ crush-resistant armor for iPads, netbooks and tablet computers, the Pelican 1075 HardBack Case will protect just about any sensitive electronic device up to 10 inches from the rigors of travel.[…]
Deer Hunting
What pirogue to choose?
There are many different models of pirogues on the market, as well as homemade ones, and it is largely a matter of personal choice as to which one to use. I have owned both the Bobcat and Water Moccasin brands, and was happy with both.[…]
Fishing
The Ardent Edge
The Ardent “Edge” series of baitcasting reels were designed to be unbelievably durable, yet light enough to be fished comfortably all day.[…]
Deer Hunting
Safety first
One has to be very careful in a pirogue because life-threatening accidents can happen in a split second. Craig Chandler discovered this several years ago while hunting on Dugdemona River.[…]
Fishing
Mann’s Jointed 20+
Reaching depths of over 20 feet, Mann’s Jointed 20+ runs deeper than any other two piece crankbait out there, plus it has a swimming motion rivaling that of soft plastic swimbaits.[…]
Deer Hunting
Re-Joyce
Ricky Hano was sneaking through his all-time favorite hunting area back in January 2004 when he spooked a buck. As the mature deer made its escape, the hunter could see the huge set of antlers bobbing up and down.[…]
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Back Off
I’m not sure what it means to hunt anymore.
I used to know, when I snuck through the hardwood ridge between my parent’s house and the Bogue Chitto River with my single-shot 20-gauge shotgun crossing my chest at the ready, listening for shaking tree branches.[…]
Deer Hunting
Walk a mile in deer shoes
Not just a deer hunter, Washington Parish resident Karl Casanova travels up north every year to get in a little turkey hunting.[…]
Deer Hunting
Just how stupid are love-struck bucks?
Just this past October, Roanoke based bass tournament pro and avid deer hunter Dennis Tietje shot a 177-pound 7-point buck that was just about as stupid as a worked-up teenager in the backseat of his parents’ car.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Hybrid vs. stripers
Know the Difference: White Bass and Hybrid Striper[…]
Breaking News
iPhones, iPads now fully compatible with forums
Photos can now be posted to the LouisianaSportsman.com forum directly from iPhones and iPads by using the free third-party app CliqCliq QuickPic.[…]
Deer Hunting
Welcome Crowds: Using hunting pressure to help stack up deer
Aaron Toups had laid claim to the stretch of woods around him by nestling in his tree stand long before the first rays of dawn vaulted over the horizon, but he saw something that would make most hunters cringe as the forests around him brightened.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tidal Tactics
A half dozen great egrets and as many blue herons were scattered along the edge of a small cove, and every five minutes or so, they would take a few steps back.[…]
Events & Announcements
Nominations sought for top conservation awards
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is now accepting nominations for the 48th Governor’s State Conservation Achievement Awards, which recognizes those individuals and organizations making outstanding contributions to the natural resource welfare and environmental quality of the community, parish and state.[…]
Breaking News
Ducks flood into Bayou State for west zone season opener
More than 1.8 million ducks have poured into the state for the regular-season opener tomorrow, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.[…]