Deer of the Year
12-year-old takes down big 11-pointer with crossbow
Twelve-year-old Zach Jones has only taken four shots with his Parker Thunderhawk crossbow. […]
Month: November 2013
Events & Announcements
Land Trust for Louisiana to host public meeting on Baton Rouge conservation efforts
The Land Trust for Louisiana, a nonprofit organization that works with community partners to create a healthy and sustainable natural environment, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. in Room 212 of the LSU AgCenter.[…]
Events & Announcements
New Sportsman TV episode tonight: Tony’s Chenier Duck Hunt
Watch Cox Sports Television tonight at 6:00 as Sportsman TV host Greg Hackney and crew take a trip deep in the marshes south of Houma to experience a little camp life and a great duck hunt with Louisiana Sportsman magazine’s publisher Tony Taylor.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC adds bucks-only still hunt days to 2013-14 hunting season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission today added Nov. 9-15 and Nov. 18-28 in Deer Area 7 for bucks-only still hunting with firearms during the 2013-14 hunting season.[…]
News Breaker
Faulk’s Game Calls retains small-town philosophy in worldwide market
We have all heard the mantra: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For well over 60 years the Faulk family of Lake Charles has been producing handmade calls with attention to detail and pride of craftsmanship that rivals anyone in the business.[…]
Deer of the Year
Marksville hunter arrows big public-land buck
Brandon Harrell purchased a brand new deer cart Saturday morning, then got to use it in style that same afternoon when he landed a nice 12-point public-land buck on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Is north really north?
Although simple, the choosing the correct north reference setting sometimes confuses GPS users.[…]
Events & Announcements
Public invited to comment on development of long-term management plan for Cat Island NWR
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is in the process of developing a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge in West Feliciana Parish, and individuals are welcomed to provide their input at an upcoming meeting.[…]
Hunting
Ricochetted bullet hits shooter in ear muffs
If you set up a 50-caliber rifle for a 1,000-yard shot at a steel plate, everything is fun and games — right?[…]
Events & Announcements
ATV crash Sunday kills 14-year-old Houma Junior High School student
Hundreds of teens gathered in front of Houma Junior High School this morning to stand in silent concentric circles around the flagpole.[…]
Deer of the Year
Wife bags big buck while husband, son hunt out-of-state
Delores Sampey is part of a hunting family: her husband, son, daughter and son-in-law are all avid hunters. […]
Deer of the Year
Florien hunter takes down 13-pointer in Sabine Parish
It’s been said that patience is a virtue.
In Colton Rogers’ case, it was the key to taking down a big 13-point buck Sunday morning in Sabine Parish.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Hawke Sport HD IR 3-9×40 scopes
Mounting a scope is a necessary step toward the accuracy needed from a .22 to squirrel hunt or shoot targets. The sighting-in process has traditionally been time consuming.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout biting in Biloxi Marsh, guide says
Finding protected waters will be key for much of this week, as small craft advisories have been posted in some areas through Tuesday afternoon, with at least 10- to 15-knot winds forecast all the way through Friday.[…]
News Breaker
Sea lion steals trophy fish
Whenever you’re showing off your trophy fish at the dock, remember to hold on tight… at least whenever a sneaky sea lion might be lurking around.[…]
News Breaker
Waterfowl study leader ‘concerned’ about potential of low duck numbers currently in Louisiana
Before he hops on a plane today to begin the state’s annual November aerial waterfowl survey, Larry Reynolds is concerned about what he might find.[…]