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Mapping the Bowl
Silver-haired and tanned, Dr. Bob Weiss spoke with an authoritative air, like he was used to being obeyed.[…]
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The Rat Patrol
The oysters were fat, cold and super salty — positively addictive. One little pinch and the tail meat — covered in bright-yellow fat — slipped from the shells of the big Belle River crawfish.[…]
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Gobbler-Busting Blinds
How often has the following scenario happened to you?
It is a lovely morning.[…]
Bass Fishing
Paulina Pilgrims
Some aspiring bass anglers from around Paulina graduated together in the late 1980s. They started making a yearly run to Toledo Bend, while trying to get noticed enough to be accepted into the biggest local club there was at the time, Road Runner Fishing Club.[…]
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More Deer of the Year
Bucks were still falling when the February issue of Louisiana Sportsman was sent to the printers, and there were some real monsters taken too late to be included in the annual Deer of the Year story.[…]
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Dead Man Walking
On May 31, 2004, Thomas Edward Prickett retired from the prestigious job of Chief of the Wildlife Division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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Reds N’ Heads
Capt. Rory Rorison says he copes with the fickleness of March by specifically targeting “reds and heads” in Breton Sound and Black Bay.[…]
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Blue Line
It was late February. The day was a beautiful blue respite from the drizzly overcast weather of the week before. The 70-year-old man across the table from me had the creased, tanned skin of an outdoorsman.[…]
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Cut to the Chase
Perhaps it’s the pure enjoyment of a long boat ride. Maybe it’s the pioneering spirit to explore that drives us. Or maybe it’s trying to find a honeyhole a friend pointed out on a map.[…]
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Go Deep on D’Arbonne
Die-hard crappie fishermen look forward to spring every year because that’s when those delicious fish are easy to pattern. When the dogwoods start to bloom, you know the crappie will be heading to shallow cypress trees or brushy banks to spawn.[…]
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ZipVac
ZipVac portable vacuum seal storage bags from CTI Industries are resealable, go-anywhere bags that protect and keep food and wild game fresh-tasting more than five times longer than their regular freezer life.[…]
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Snake Boot Sock
Lorpen’s new over-the-calf Snake Boot sock called The Bayou is a blend of Merino wool and Modal yarn, making it soft to the touch, while providing excellent moisture management.[…]
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GhostBlind
The lightweight mirror panels of the GhostBlind will only reflect the surrounding area directly in front of the blind, so no matter where you hunt, it matches the terrain perfectly.[…]
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Taurus Raging Judge
The Taurus Raging Judge now fires the larger, more powerful 28-gauge shotshell. Available in blued or matte stainless finish, with a 6 ½-inch barrel, the Raging Judge in 28-gauge comes equipped with the distinctive “Raging Bull” cushioned insert grip for reduced felt recoil.[…]
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Cover: March 2011
Even avid saltwater anglers, like Joe Lavigne of Independence, take advantage of the incredible freshwater action Louisiana offers in March.[…]
Bass Fishing
Take Home Angler: Matthew Hymel
After releasing his third bass of the morning, Matthew Hymel wondered aloud if I had learned my lesson yet. Although we had met for the first time only two hours earlier, he was starting to get a sense of just how hard-headed I can be.[…]