Deer Hunting
Atchafalaya Delta WMA fares well through Isaac
Hurricane Isaac spared the Atchafalaya Delta WMA from any apparent tidal surges or damage. A full day’s scouting trip revealed no more than a few branches down here and there.[…]
Year: 2012
Hurricane Coverage
Breton Sound Marina open two weeks after Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac was not kind to Hopedale’s Breton Sound Marina, but it’s back in business, owner Glenn Sanchez said.[…]
Breaking News
LDWF eyeing deer-hunting restrictions along Southeast Louisiana coast
Some deer hunters in Southeast Louisiana could face more-restrictive hunting regulations because of Hurricane Isaac’s storm surge, which is believed to have killed many of the fawns where waters were pushed the highest, a Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries biologists said in mid September.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Empire’s Delta Marina back in business following Hurricane Isaac
Delta Marina in Empire is back in operation after Hurricane Isaac knocked out power and interrupted access to lower Plaquemines Parish, Darren Angelo confirmed yesterday (Sept. 12).
Angelo said live bait is available, and that the fishing reports from the area are fantastic. The temporary phone number for the marina (until the main phone lines are restored) is 318-801-0743.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
Conditions look good for teal-season opener despite Hurricane Isaac’s passing
As we enter the final days before the 2012 teal season, there’s much to look forward to for most hunters across the Bayou State. Record drought to our north has combined with record numbers of birds reported to be winging south this fall.[…]
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In Plain Sight: Tips for duck hunting from layout boats
You hear it all the time when it comes to duck blind concealment: Low profile is key.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Pearl River WMA reopened by LDWF
All of Pearl River Wildlife Management Area was is now open, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries announced today (Sept. 11).[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Maurepas Swamp WMA reopened
Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management area has reopened by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Campo’s Marina rebuilding after severe hit from Hurricane Isaac
In the wake of Isaac’s destruction, clean-up and repair is under way all along our coastal areas. Shell Beach was surprised by much higher water levels than anyone expected, and all ground level structures took a beating from both wind and water.[…]
Columns
A new season but the game is the same
If you didn’t like the 2011 deer season you probably will not like the 2012 season.[…]
Columns
Not your typical creature bait
Just look at those rows and rows and rows of soft-plastic creature baits, the success story of the 21st century, on the shelves at the main outlets and the local fishing tackle shops. It can be a mind-boggling challenge to pick up the right one(s).[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Three WMAs reopen
Two wildlife management areas and a portion of a third closed because of Hurricane Isaac will reopen tomorrow (Sept. 8), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said today.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Bait Inc., Fisherman’s Friend in Chalmette open for business
Two popular Chalmette marinas are open for business, having suffered fairly limited damage from Hurricane Isaac.[…]
Breaking News
Tax-free weekend set for Sept. 7-9
The Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Sept. 7-9 is the perfect time to stock up on all the hunting supplies for the coming year without paying state or local taxes.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Cypress Cove just waiting for water, customer access to reopen
At least on the west bank, Plaquemines Parish was truly a place of stark contrasts a week after Hurricane Isaac meandered off the mouth of the river. Belle Chasse was bustling; the lower end was cleaning up mainly wind damage.
The middle section, though, took it on the chin again.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Hurricane Isaac causes fish kills in Belle River, Atchafalaya Basin
Massive numbers of fish are desperately gasping for air across Southeast Louisiana, according to reports from fishermen as well as Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries officials venturing into the inland waterways following last week’s battering by Hurricane Isaac.[…]