Louisiana Sportsman

ICEMULE Pro 23L Backpack Cooler

January 27, 2024 Brian Cope

The ICEMULE Pro 23L is easy to carry and keeps its contents cold for days.[…]

Living and loving the outdoors, this angler gets in his last few minutes of fishing on Bussey Brake near Bastrop.

Eight Louisiana towns with great outdoor opportunities

January 26, 2024 Kinny Haddox

Bastrop, Farmerville, Grand Isle, Holly Beach, Madisonville, Many, Morgan City and Venice provide elite outdoor recreational opportunities.[…]

The tiller console with grab bar and instrument panel is one feature that makes the Switchblade so versatile.

Excel 1864 Switchblade

January 18, 2024 Brian Cope

The Excel 1864 Switchblade is a game changer for waterfowl hunters that want to use their boats for more than just shooting ducks.[…]

WhiteDuck Rover Scout Tent

January 11, 2024 Brian Cope

Set up your base camp with this nostalgic-looking tent made with high-tech, modern materials.[…]

Barnett King Rat Havoc Hunter

January 5, 2024 Brian Cope

The Havoc Hunter is highly effective for outdoorsmen who take the time to master the art of shooting this top-notch slingshot.[…]

Carved Pocket Knife

December 28, 2023 Brian Cope

The Carved pocket knife is a rugged but elegant tool that’s the perfect everyday carry knife for outdoorsmen.[…]

Barnett Hyper Raptor Crossbow

December 25, 2023 Brian Cope

The Barnett Hyper Raptor crossbow is one of the most fully-featured crossbows on the market, and it’s got an incredible price.[…]

January deer hunters most often have to go to the deer instead of waiting for them to come to them out for an open shot.

Late-season deer hunting success

December 22, 2023 Christopher Harp

Late season can be very exciting hunting, but may require more effort to adjust your technique to match the habitat and deer movement.[…]

Harvesting a late season duck like this is as exciting as taking a public land turkey at the end of the season. (Photo by John E. Phillips)

Adjust tactics for late-season ducks

December 22, 2023 John E. Phillips

You need to use subtle tactics, decoy set-ups and calls the ducks haven’t heard or seen often to take late-season ducks.[…]

Time to right the ship — leadership — of our state’s wildlife and fisheries

December 22, 2023 Joe Macaluso

The heart-felt hope is that newly elected governor Jeff Landry appoints the just-right people to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]

Randy Levingston took this beautiful buck while hunting with the author on public land. They were able to conceal their area from hunter pressure by using the stealth mode tactics described in this article.

7 tips for escaping the crowds on Louisiana public land

December 21, 2023 Ricky Aucoin

When hunting public land, you are competing with many other hunters. Plan ahead, get into stealth mode and think outside of the box.[…]

Managing crappie populations

December 14, 2023 Joe Curtis

Louisiana’s crappie harvest is vibrant, according to Robby Maxwell, an inland fisheries biologist who reported to the LWFC.[…]

Red Ryder BB Gun

December 8, 2023 Brian Cope

The Red Ryder BB Gun is a true classic, and is among the most popular Christmas gifts of all time, and for very good reason.[…]

MirrOlure Duke Dog

November 30, 2023 Brian Cope

The MirrOlure Duke Dog sets a new standard in topwater fishing with performance, durability and realism.[…]

FORLOH Airalite Jacket

November 27, 2023 Brian Cope

Stay dry without sacrificing range of movement or comfort with the FORLOH Airalite hooded jacket.[…]

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