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Managing both deer numbers and food plot health
There are two reasons hunters plant food plots; one is to attract deer for hunting and the other is to supplement the native forage.[…]
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Shrimp are what’s for dinner
Kayak fishing provides some challenges for anglers wanting to keep a healthy supply of shrimp or other live bait along for the day’s trip.[…]
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“Burrs under the saddle” make the ride in outdoor Louisiana a little prickly
Erosion, subsidence and degradation of the lands built by thousands of spring floodwaters depositing sediment across our coast.[…]
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Map it out
Even in today’s digital world, printed maps are essential tools for outdoorsmen.[…]
Bass Fishing
Break out the kayak and tie on the topwater lures
Whether you kayak fish inshore saltwater or freshwater species, now is the time to break out the topwater lures.[…]
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Creamy wild turkey chili
This super simple turkey chili recipe incorporates one half of a wild turkey breast and ingredients that you can commonly find in your pantry.[…]
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Vudu’s HOT Mullet
Vudu’s HOT Mullet is the perfect imitation of a small finger mullet, a sought-after food source along any coast for inshore fish.[…]
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Coastal fishermen can color the month red
Louisiana has settled in on a redfish management plan that might check at least most of the boxes in a strategy to restore this species.[…]
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We’re kinda slow, but we finally caught up with the rest of the world
Our editor did a little research and he thinks Taylor Swift must be a fisherwoman or outdoors person by looking at her song titles.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review – Hammer Trap
Bass angler Ben South of Pineville knows how effective The Hammer Trap can be on his “home lakes” — Toledo Bend and Lake Sam Rayburn.[…]
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Cajun Nutria Poutine
Poutine typically features fries, cheese curds, and gravy. In this version of poutine, add a Cajun twist by using nutria.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hit the pond for bass
Spending a day fishing for bass on the pond with a handful of lures is a great way to spend a day in March.[…]
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Joining a retriever club is great for you and your hunting dog
Training and keeping your hunting dog sharp is a year-round obligation. Join a retriever club to do that and make them better.[…]
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Kayakers take on the Gulf with extra care
When you want to take your kayak fishing to the next level, get some friends together and plan a mothership offshore trip.[…]
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Deep question: Do you need a new boat? Why, of course you do!
Buying a new boat is a big deal. Focus on what you need, what you can afford, comfort and safety and what makes you happy.[…]
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Pogie fishing damage facts stack up
The reason catching pogies has become such a hot-button item is we have more recreational fishermen than we had 40 years ago.[…]