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Great White North
When it comes to Louisiana, I’m more biased than an NBA ref with a dozen Benjamins riding on the game he’s officiating.[…]
Year: 2010
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Deer Dynamics: Antler Growth
As the days become longer, the process of “photoperiod” takes hold — stimulating more hormonal growth for bucks. More available sunlight allows changes to unfold with a buck’s pituitary gland, producing hormones that significantly contribute to bone and tissue growth.[…]
Currents
Random thoughts on BP’s oil spill
I wouldn’t think twice about eating a fish, crab, oyster or shrimp harvested from anywhere along Louisiana’s coast right now. The harmful elements of crude oil evaporate quickly.[…]
Fishing
More water in Barataria Bay, Plaquemines and Terrebonne parishes reopen; St. Bernard waters close
Even more water in Barataria Bay, Terrebonne and Plaquemines parishes are available for anglers this weekend, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Western-most Barataria Basin, portion of Bayou Lafourche reopen for fishing today
The western-most portion of the Barataria Basin, along with a stretch of Bayou Lafourche, reopened for fishing today (June 23) at 2:30 p.m., the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Second drowning victim recovered from Lake Palourde boating accident
The second drowning victim, an 18-year-old Gramercy woman, of a June 20 boating accident was recovered in Lake Palourde today (June 23), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
‘Shooting docks’ newest crappie technique
Shooting docks for crappie has definitely caught on quicker outside Louisiana than it has within the borders of the Bayou State.[…]
Turkey Hunting
Ducote, ‘Killadaux’ win turkey contests
LouisianaSportsman.com users have crowned Annette Ducote and Brad Thibodaux as the winners of the 2010 turkey photo and video contest, and the hunters will be mailed Official Sportsman Gear and Primos Hunting Calls prize packs.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Palourde drowning victim found by LDWF
The body of a 39-year-old Donaldsonville man who drowned in Lake Palourde was found this morning, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
News Breaker
Waterfowl breeding habitat in Canada receives recent boost
Water on most of Canada’s prairies wasn’t abundant a few short weeks ago. It is now. And while farmers and communities are dealing with the wet hand they have been dealt, ducks in some of the water-logged areas are likely going to benefit because of the moisture.[…]
Fishing
Galliano, PAC, more Cocodrie waters reopened for fishing today (June 17)
Waters west of Galliano, including Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area, and a portion of waters south of Cocodrie were reopened for recreational and commercial fishing today just before noon today (June 17) by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Head to Breton Sound from Point a la Hache
Stan Mathes, the Plaquemines Parish director of economic development and tourism, fished a volunteer fireman fishing rodeo last Saturday.[…]
Fishing
Breton Sound, large portion of Chandeleur Sound reopen to fishing
All of Breton Sound and a large portion of Chandeleur Sound reopened for fishing just before 7 p.m. this evening (June 15) after “shoreline cleanup assessment … indicates no oil in these areas,” the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Fishing
Venice waters reopen to fishing today (June 14)
Waters north of Venice on both sides of the Mississippi River reopened for fishing today (June 14) at about 5:20, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Bass Fishing
Floating frogs catching on at Red River
Topwater frogs have produced a lot of big bass on the Red River since baits like the Horny Toad and Ribbit first came out.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
VanDam wins Bassmaster victory 17 during Kentucky Lake Elite Series stop, Hackney hangs in Angler of the Year top 10
Kevin VanDam has set the bar so high that when the Bassmaster Elite Series pro goes a few tournaments without a victory, bass-fishing fans begin to wonder if he has lost the magic.[…]