Louisiana Sportsman

Brandon Kirby knocked down this big Caldwell Parish 13-pointer on the Boeuf River WMA.

Caldwell Parish 13-pointer interrupts coffee break

November 16, 2018 Glynn Harris

Brandon Kirby had just shot a doe on the Boeuf River WMA and was about to enjoy a sip of coffee — when a giant 13-point interrupted his break in Caldwell Parish. […]

The first cool fronts create a feeding frenzy for Orange Grove bass, which are eager to put on winter weight in anticipation of the spawn.

Winter bite begins for Orange Grove bass

November 15, 2018 Don Shoopman

Backs of dead end canals should be active Some of the best bass fishing before the onset of what passes for winter in South Central Louisiana isn’t far from Houma or Morgan City. Bill McCarty[…]

The speckled trout bite in Dularge might have slowed because of the cold weather, but Capt. Marty LaCoste said conditions should improve this weekend.

Cold front puts clamps on Dularge specks

November 15, 2018 Chris Ginn

Capt. Marty LaCoste described how he’ll target speckled trout out of Dularge in the fall after a cold front. […]

The Apex Predator uses a Midland Backpack single-shot 12-gauge to chase down hogs on Louisiana's public lands.

Apex Predator: Micro-weapon 12-gauge hog hunting

November 15, 2018 Josh Chauvin

Josh Chauvin, the Apex Predator, details how he uses a micro 12-gauge shotgun to chase down hogs on Louisiana’s public lands. […]

This is the rack of the 18-point Evangeline Parish buck illegally killed with bird shot by duck hunters.

Duck hunters cited for illegally harvesting massive Evangeline Parish 18-point buck

November 14, 2018 Patrick Bonin

Two duck hunters were cited by the LDWF after admitting to shooting a giant 18-point in Evangeline Parish with bird shot while they were duck hunting.[…]

This 7-pound, 2-ounce bass was caught by Dusty Anders of Alexandria on a Top Toad in the 12-15 area.

Fall bass moving shallow at Toledo Bend

November 14, 2018 John Dean

Bass are biting as the water temperature starts to cool. When November rolls around, expect bass fishing success to be pretty solid.[…]

Daniel Colvin busted this 151-inch buck — from inside the living room of his Union Parish camp.

151-inch buck downed — from living room window

November 14, 2018 Glynn Harris

Daniel Colvin dropped a nice 13-point buck — from inside the living room of his camp in Union Parish.[…]

Zach Jones arrowed this giant Ashbrook Island buck, which green-scored north of 164 inches.

Teen downs giant Ashland Island buck

November 13, 2018 Glynn Harris

Zach Jones arrowed a giant 11-point nicknamed Junior on Ashbrook Island on Saturday, Nov. 10 which green-scored north of 164 inches. […]

Nick Olden downed this monster 11-point on Oct. 20 up in Grant Parish.

176-inch Grant Parish hammer goes down

November 13, 2018 Glynn Harris

Nicholas Olden downed the buck of a lifetime when a giant 11-point stepped into his lane up in Grant Parish on Oct. 20.[…]

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November 12, 2018 louisianasportsman

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For many hunters in the Coastal Zone, a perfectly-timed cool front led to success Saturday morning.

Cold front aids opening-morning duck action in Coastal Zone

November 12, 2018 Todd Masson

A perfectly timed front seemed to be good news for lots of duck hunters when the season opened Saturday in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone. […]

Marsh Man Masson shares some foolproof ways to keep your fish tasting fresh — without freezing.

Here’s why your fish doesn’t taste as good as it should

November 12, 2018 Todd Masson

In this video, Marsh Man Masson shares some fool-proof ways to keep fish tasting great for weeks — without freezing. […]

A big bass like this one full of shad caught by Hunter Freeman is why many anglers go to Caney, but it’s the exception rather than the rule this month.

Caney Lake bass offer anglers two choices

November 11, 2018 Kinny Haddox

November is all about numbers of bass on Caney Lake – and here’s how you can catch them. […]

Frank Roberts said the trout transition was delayed this fall, but fish have finally moved inside.

Marsh speckled trout action on fire

November 11, 2018 Rusty Tardo

The trout transition was delayed this fall, but fish have finally moved inside.[…]

Bobby Phillips with a chunky D’Arbonne Lake crappie.

Sloughs still holding Lake D’Arbonne crappie

November 10, 2018 Kinny Haddox

If you want to slay the crappie on Lake D’Arbonne this month, you’ve got to search the sloughs — that’s where the fish will be, gorging on shad and filling up for the winter.[…]

Matrix Shad's Chas Champagne shows off some hammer Lake P specks — with cooler weather on the way, he expects action at the bridges to start heating up.

Fall trout bite starting to heat up along Lake Pontchartrain bridges

November 10, 2018 Chris Ginn

Chas Champagne said the trout bite on eastern Lake Pontchartrain could be picking up as cooler weather settles in. […]