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Money Hound lives up to its name
When it comes to topwater and weedless topwater artificial lures, it’s obvious the best of both worlds is wrapped up — literally — in YUM’s appropriately named Money Hound.[…]
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School of Hardknocks
Accidents, mishaps, incidents — misadventures in the field go by a variety of names. My wife, Carol, calls them “Terry Moments,” and I have to admit I have more than my share of them. Several years ago, I even wrote a feature for Louisiana Sportsman about some of the more bizarre ones.[…]
Columns
Time to make cherry bounce
Louisiana Trees and Shrubs, Louisiana Forestry Commission Bulletin No. 1, was written by Clair A. Brown, professor of botany at Louisiana State University, and was published in 1945.[…]
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Saltwater Series: Lake Borgne
To say that Lake Borgne and Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common might be a little too strong. At least everybody knew who Rodney Dangerfield was even if they didn’t respect him.[…]
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Marsh Madness
We were making good time cutting through 2- to 3-foot seas in West Cote Blanche Bay, but on the horizon, as far as you could see out in the Gulf, was an ominous slate-blue sky, which meant only one thing: We were going to get wet — real wet — possibly before we reached our destination.[…]
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Delta Dawn
There is a place down at the mouth of the Atchafalaya River known to many locals as “The Delta.” This is not your average hardwood, highland hunting grounds. This place is totally different.[…]
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It’s Alive!
The slender 67-year old silver-maned man waved his cooking utensil for emphasis as he spoke.[…]
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Postage-Stamp Plots, Year II
Where does the time go? It doesn’t seem like a year has passed since I first wrote about the postage-stamp plots that Louisiana Sportsman editor Todd Masson and I began to keep back in 2008.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunters who plant clovers tend to get lucky
Research indicates that no single supplemental forage variety can meet all the needs of whitetailed deer year-round. Additionally, there is no one plant suited for every soil type and growing condition found across the state.[…]
Deer Hunting
Pre-season archery tips
So is it summer time, or is it that time of year just before fall? You know, the most important time of the year – bow season![…]
Deer Hunting
Everything Archery
Brad Ripp is the owner of Louisiana Outdoors, an archery pro shop in Pearl River, La. […]
Ethanol Free Gasoline
Louisiana legislative committee fails to take action on ethanol issue
On April 7, I appeared before the Louisiana Agriculture Committee at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The State Agriculture Commission regulates motor fuel-related issues in Louisiana.[…]
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Anglin’ and Danglin’
August can be a tough month for anglers along the southeast coast of Louisiana, and this month will present us with even greater challenges than usual.[…]
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Cover: August 2010
Check the calendar; deer season is right around the corner. Follow this guide to make this season the best ever.[…]
Hunting
TACM3 LiteStalker II AL flashlight
TACM3 Inc. announces the release of its LiteStalker II AL flashlight in Mossy Oak Treestand camouflage and NEW 220 Lumen Multi-Function LED Bulb Module.[…]
Hunting
Day 6 PlotWatcher Time-Lapse Video Camera
Imagine having a set of eyes at every hunting spot on your property. Just think of what you could learn about the game activity if your friends and family were willing to sit in all of your stand sites from dusk until dawn during the days leading up to your hunt. […]