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Louisiana changes state concealed carry permit law
If you carry concealed, several things have changed since the 2010 legislative session of which you should be aware.[…]
Year: 2011
News Breaker
LDWF to lease Catahoula Lake for haying
As part of a 10-year plan to improve waterfowl habitat around Catahoula Lake, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be leasing areas for cutting hay, the agency announced today (Aug. 1).[…]
Bass Fishing
Atchafalaya Basin bass-fishing survey shows support for 10-fish limit, 14-inch minimum
A plurality of anglers surveyed about current bass regulations for the Atchafalaya Basin, Henderson Lake, and the Lake Verret, Grassy Lake and Lake Palourde system said they supported the 14-inch minimum size limit, according to a study just released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Hunting
Sherburne WMA reopening Aug. 1
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area will reopen Monday (Aug. 1), after being closed in May due to flooding associated with the opening of the Morganza Spillway, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today.[…]
Columns
Hula Swimmer combines two bass favorites
The anticipation and excitement over latest gift to the bass fishing world is building, just like emotions and passions ramp up in the weeks and days leading up to a World Series or the Super Bowl.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Transducer plugs how can I protect mine?
Dear Capt. Paul:
I have two questions. One, I leave my boat in a hoist but remove my Lowrance Elite 5 DSI GPS unit. Is there anything out there I can use to cover the transducer plug that goes into the GPS in order to keep it protected?[…]
Columns
Who named the gag?
Sometimes fish names make no sense whatsoever. Take for example, gag. Excuse my language ahead of time, but that’s a helluva name for such a wonderful fish.[…]
Columns
For cruisers and bruisers, target the strike zone
Recently my young nephew Kurt accompanied me in the “Red Sticker I,” my Old Town Guide canoe, on a trip into the deep marsh for the wily Spottail Elvis. As the sun peeked over the horizon welcoming a new day, the first back appeared on the edges of a mat of widgeon grass.[…]
Deer Hunting
Max-I-Mizer Minerals
Scientifically formulated, the Max-I-Mizer Mineral Mix provides key nutrients to bucks, particularly during antler development, and to fawns and does during crucial stages of growth.[…]
Fishing
Berkley NanoFil
Berkley’s new spinning reel line allows anglers to effortlessly cast further with incredible precision.[…]
Hunting
Cooper Outdoors Chameleon
The Cooper Outdoors Chameleon is the first portable blind that works on climbers, ladder stands, lock-ons, tripods and even makes a great ground blind.[…]
General
Hitch N’ Ride Dry Haul
Great Day Inc. has combined the strength and classic looks of the Magnum Hitch-N-Ride with a tough, water-proof storage case that provides 400 pounds of carrying capacity for the system.[…]
Hunting
Nikon Bolt XR
Designed specifically for a crossbow, the all-new Bolt XR 3×32 scope from Nikon is packed with features, including the all-new Nikon BDC 60 Reticle calibrated specifically for crossbow bolts with velocities of approximately 305 fps.[…]
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Midnight Madness
As the blistering heat of the summer sun began its lazy retreat, shadows lurking in the background began to appear. These souls were creatures of the night, vampires and werewolves of the coast that roam these waters, hidden from sight during the light of day.[…]
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Guaran-tealed
The White Lake WCA teal hunt is the easiest, most comfortable and well-guided trip you’ll ever take a chance on.[…]
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Calcasieu’s Triplets
Gary Medicis and wife Amelia launched at Prien Lake Park with trout on their minds. The fishing had been pretty easy lately, with birds telling them exactly where specks were feeding on the multitude of bait.[…]