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Fatal attraction — How to use deer decoys
Deer decoys can stop and even draw deer closer. And West Monroe’s DeWayne Richardson knows exactly how to maximize their use.[…]
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Predictable Patience — Why you should wait for the rut to hunt
There is no doubt that the rut is the absolute best time to shoot the biggest buck your property is capable of attracting.[…]
Tracking the deer rut
Let’s dissect some ways to best exploit rutting buck movement. Here are six easily identifiable phases or stages. […]
Christmas rain deer – Are the Christmas holidays the best time to catch a trophy buck off guard?
Don’t let bad weather keep you off of your stand during the rut. Instead, be in the woods to catch deer moving before and after fronts.[…]
On the rut track
Well, it is now December here in the Deep South, and as far as patterning mature bucks this is the time when the rubber meets the road.[…]
Top 5 tips for hunting the rut
The Top 5 things Darren Boudreaux, state president of the QDMA, does to put himself into position to kill bucks this month.[…]
Sportsman TV: Hunting the Mississippi River whitetail rut
Check out this Sportsman TV episode, featuring some incredible deer-hunting footage and great tips from host Greg Hackney on hunting the rut this fall. […]
It’s not too early: Get a jump on the rut with deer scents
Even though the rut in Area 4 near Franklinton is likely still a month away, that didn’t stop a nice buck from falling for estrous doe urine used by the author last week. […]
The rut is where it’s at
The combination of January’s cold weather and lack of native forages will have the deer active and eating in the green patches and at feeders.[…]
Attack the rut: Deer hunters should go on the offensive
As the peak of breeding season arrives, hunters can go on the offensive and use all the tools of the trade to connect with a buck.[…]
Effective duck calling
There is a big difference between “Contest Calling” and “Blind calling.” Here are the dos and don’ts for effective duck calling.[…]
Expert boat-blind tips
Popup boat blinds are great tools for duck hunters looking to attract more ducks into shooting range, but there are some tricks that will maximize their hunting success.[…]
Spinning-wing decoys: On, off or out?
Another flock of grays was lining up on approach to our spread, just as we’d planned.[…]
Calling all ducks — Top 9 duck-calling tips
Have you put the time into truly learning how to call ducks into shotgun range? These hunters tell how to get the most out of your time.[…]
Prepping for early season success
New birds in the Bayou State make make for action-packed early-season duck hunting. Use these tips to fill your strap on opening day.[…]
Blind brushing tips for opening day
With the Louisiana waterfowl seasons kicking off this month, duck and goose hunters across the state will be heading out to scout and brush blinds. […]