Anglers rejoiced when the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission overrode almost all recreational inshore fishing closures in July, and it seemed the panel’s directions to the agency it oversees was clear: no closures that weren’t called for by science or the presence of heavy oil.[…]
By fishing nothing but shiners all year long, J.T. Thompson with Living The Dream Guide Service at Toledo Bend has learned what to do and what not to do with them to keep them alive and make them more attractive to crappie.[…]
For many, August and September are the times to get the bow out and begin shooting to get ready for bow season. It’s also the time people think about making improvements to their setup and getting an extra edge.[…]
Duck hunters will again have a 60-day season and be able to kill six birds each day if tentative season dates set today (Aug. 5) by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is ultimately approved.[…]
Three weeks after most fishing closures enacted in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill were overturned by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, there still are numerous areas closed to recreational anglers – and that didn’t change during today’s (Aug. 5) commission meeting.[…]
It’s been said the secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles. Sometimes we’re so caught up in whatever we forget to enjoy what we have or the moment.[…]
BP’s oil spill and searing record heat have made this a summer that most Louisiana outdoorsmen can’t wait to forget.[…]
At less than 4 inches long and weighing only 2.6 ounces, the new MINOX CFL 1 Compact Flashlight is incredibly easy-to-carry, powerfully bright and fully waterproof.[…]
Tink’s new Vanish Odor Elimination products are a surefire way to make sure your scent vanishes before the deer do.[…]
An avid hunter has developed a way to paint a vehicle camouflage to help reduce the ability of game spotting it and getting spooked off.[…]
ThermaCELL Earth Scent, the only butane-operated mosquito repellent and cover scent system, now comes in a value refill pack that will keep hunters mosquito-free for up to 48 hours.[…]
While nothing can replace time spent shooting on an actual range, Nikon’s Spot On technology/program allows rifle shooters to decide from thousands of load and sight-in options for specific hunts or shooting styles.[…]
A white-tailed buck leaves his bedding site in a stand of small pines. Instead of heading to the clover plot, he scales up a small ridge to seek out what is beneath the trees.[…]
The fishing was pathetic. Everyone whined and moaned — all except Eddie, who grinned wickedly. His eyes twinkled as he looked around the boat.“No mas!” he finally blurted and reached for his knapsack.[…]
“The time for dillydallying with this great problem has passed; [federal officials] are far too dilatory in their movements, and take too long to devise ways and find means to avert the threatened danger, and rather incline to a plan that is entirely at variance with their printed opinions[…]
Without a doubt, the flathead catfish has more aliases than any other fish, probably beating out even the infamous choupique.[…]