Statewide LA

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Deer of the Year

January 25, 2011 Andy Crawford

Louisiana hunters over the past few years have produced more and more big bucks, and the state’s top deer biologist said there seems to be a simple reason for the increase of monster deer.[…]

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Hidden Talons

January 25, 2011 Jerald Horst

The end for the big swamp rabbit came quickly and silently. Without warning, a shadow fell from the sky into the dense brush. The first shadow was followed by a second one, just as silent.[…]

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Risk vs. Reward

January 25, 2011 Chris Ginn

The last two Bassmaster Classics that were held in New Orleans opened some eyes as to just how good we have it here in South Louisiana. This one will open the rest of them.[…]

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Late-Season Squirrels

January 24, 2011 John K. Flores

From the piney woods of the north to the alluvial Mississippi River basin’s bottomland hardwoods to the coastal marshes — all across Louisiana there is a certain quietness that seems to take over in late winter. No longer do you hear the mufflers of four wheeler engines running in the woods, or the sound of a rifle shot bringing its result to you at the speed of sound.[…]

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Golden Opportunities

January 24, 2011 Rusty Tardo

February is tough on fishermen. The winds blow hard and cold out of the north, the water falls to some of the lowest levels of the year and what water is left in the marsh is not only low but dirty.[…]

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Waterfowl & Duck Hunting

Hunters’ quirks

January 22, 2011 Gary Zeringue

Every duck hunter has his quirks, his ways, and the things he always does when he hunts. This is a guy who lives to duck hunt, can’t get enough and pounds it out till the last day of the season. He is very successful with his ways, and has been for the better part of his life, but yet he is open to listen to what other hunters do; he takes it in; thinks about it; and then decides to cast it aside or add to his arsenal.[…]

Apex Predator

Hooting For deer

January 12, 2011 Josh Chauvin

Not only is there an animal out there that will spot your deer for you, but this animal will also vocalize to you telling you exactly where the deer are and when they are moving.[…]