Deer Hunting
A deer hunter’s best sense: hearing, if he’ll use it
The art of listening may be one of the best talents that a deer hunter needs. This Louisiana preacher has learned plenty and he’s got plenty to share. […]
Features
Features
Duck decoy basics hunters need to know
With fewer ducks and more hunters competing for limited hunting territory, successful waterfowlers need to reach deep into their decoy sack of tricks.[…]
Bass Fishing
December bass on the western side of the Basin
Bass fishermen are dreaming of normal water levels in the western part of the Atchafalaya Basin so the fishing will be back to normal this December.[…]
Ducks
Try these two Louisiana duck WMAs
There are alternatives to emptying your checkbook to pay for great Louisiana duck hunting, like these two WMAs at opposite ends of the state.[…]
Deer Hunting
Shoot or don’t shoot, 2019 edition
Deer hunting is not just about killing deer; the hunter makes a management decision every time the trigger is pulled. Here’s how to make that decision.[…]
Features
December at Delacroix is still a fishing treat
December has long been a favorite time to fish the Delacroix area for speckled trout and redfish because of its diverse habitat.[…]
Deer Hunting
Tagging that big Louisiana buck
Using ideas from successful hunters can play out in your favor when it comes time to put the crosshairs on that trophy whitetail buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
Breaking down Louisiana’s big buck areas
Here’s a parish-by-parish look at state-record book bucks that shows a hunter needs to hunt north of US 190 if he wants to see his name in print.[…]
Features
Rules for the fall angler’s road in Louisiana
Be patient and courteous, and don’t barge in on other fishermen or duck hunters, even if the action promises to be great.[…]
Ducks
Don’t shut the door on opening duck day
Duck hunting season is almost upon us here in Louisiana. Weed out common hunting mistakes so you’ll be ready when it opens again.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Get ready for the big crappie move
As fall progresses, crappie head from their shallower, fall spots toward the deeper water. Here’s how a Louisiana crappie pro follows them.[…]
Ducks
Louisiana duck guide works with a Wink and a smile
Morehouse Parish guide Johnny Wink shares his almost 50 years of duck-hunting know-how to help hunters kill more ducks this season.[…]
Features
Louisiana’s waterfowl eyes in the sky
How does LDWF know how many ducks will be in-state for hunting season? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the numbers get crunched.[…]
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Louisiana Rut Report 2019
When bucks start chasing does, the hair goes with the hide, and good hunters know this is the time to connect with a buck.[…]
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Ending Louisiana’s duck detour
The apparent healthy waterfowl population and subsequent drop in Louisiana’s harvest numbers begs the questions, “Why?” and “What can local hunters do?”[…]
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Louisiana’s fall trout kickoff, Part 1
Fall is the time of year anglers long for, when you can spend an entire day on the water without heat headaches or numb fingers.[…]