General
Hitch-N-Ride Magnum
Perfect for transporting hunting equipment and wild game, Great Day’s Hitch-N-Ride Magnum adds greater carrying capacity to any off-road vehicle with a 2-inch hitch receiver.[…]
General
Columns
Coastal region’s best hope for Isaac recovery: You!
OK, admit it: You didn’t take Tropical Storm Isaac seriously. No, it’s alright. I didn’t either, even when when it finally churned it’s way up to a Category 1 hurricane. Really, what was there to fear? Isaac certainly was no Katrina.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Barrier islands take hit after Hurricane Isaac, coastal restoration group says
It is well understood that the coastal areas of Louisiana are rapidly eroding. And the day-to-day erosion advances whenever storm events such as Hurricane Isaac batter the state’s coastal areas.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Hurricane Isaac-related fish kills not as serious as past storms, LDWF says
Final numbers aren’t in yet, but the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said anglers in certain freshwater areas of Southeast Louisiana likely will feel the impact of Hurricane Isaac-related fish kills.[…]
General
Central Basin offers youth squirrel hunts and fall fishing opportunities
On Saturday September 22nd, youth squirrel hunters were treated to the first chances at scoring on Atchafalaya Basin fox and cat squirrels for the 2012-13 hunting season.[…]
Columns
Hideout guns
A group of firearms instructors for the sheriff’s office was standing around, waiting for a meeting to begin. One of the guys, the best pistol shooter among that relatively talented group, pulled a little North American Arms .22 Magnum revolver out of his pocket, and began showing it around.[…]
Events & Announcements
October magazine en route to printers
The Louisiana Sportsman staff can’t wait to share the October issue with its readers. The magazine will be heading to the printers today (Sept. 20) and start arriving in mailboxes and on newsstands beginning next week.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Breton Sound Marina open two weeks after Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac was not kind to Hopedale’s Breton Sound Marina, but it’s back in business, owner Glenn Sanchez said.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Empire’s Delta Marina back in business following Hurricane Isaac
Delta Marina in Empire is back in operation after Hurricane Isaac knocked out power and interrupted access to lower Plaquemines Parish, Darren Angelo confirmed yesterday (Sept. 12).
Angelo said live bait is available, and that the fishing reports from the area are fantastic. The temporary phone number for the marina (until the main phone lines are restored) is 318-801-0743.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Pearl River WMA reopened by LDWF
All of Pearl River Wildlife Management Area was is now open, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries announced today (Sept. 11).[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Maurepas Swamp WMA reopened
Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management area has reopened by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Campo’s Marina rebuilding after severe hit from Hurricane Isaac
In the wake of Isaac’s destruction, clean-up and repair is under way all along our coastal areas. Shell Beach was surprised by much higher water levels than anyone expected, and all ground level structures took a beating from both wind and water.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Three WMAs reopen
Two wildlife management areas and a portion of a third closed because of Hurricane Isaac will reopen tomorrow (Sept. 8), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said today.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Bait Inc., Fisherman’s Friend in Chalmette open for business
Two popular Chalmette marinas are open for business, having suffered fairly limited damage from Hurricane Isaac.[…]
Breaking News
Tax-free weekend set for Sept. 7-9
The Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Sept. 7-9 is the perfect time to stock up on all the hunting supplies for the coming year without paying state or local taxes.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Cypress Cove just waiting for water, customer access to reopen
At least on the west bank, Plaquemines Parish was truly a place of stark contrasts a week after Hurricane Isaac meandered off the mouth of the river. Belle Chasse was bustling; the lower end was cleaning up mainly wind damage.
The middle section, though, took it on the chin again.[…]