Deer Hunting
Top 3 tips to a better deer stand
When you head to the camp, you’re not going just to enjoy the peace and quiet of the woods. Sure, that’s part of it. But what you really want is to kill a deer.[…]
Hunting
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Hunters report slow opening weekend for teal season
Hunting reports from Buras to Welsh and Pecan Island up to Catahoula Lake indicated what many duck hunters seemed to be expecting: teal — at least in large numbers — really hadn’t yet made it to Louisiana in time for opening weekend.[…]
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A new crop of wildlife, a new hunting season
About the end of June, I started receiving emailed photographs of newly born fawns. The fawn drop was on in Area 4, right on schedule and right on time for the deer season that opens in October.[…]
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September’s aerial teal survey officially second-lowest on record
A combination of wetter habitat in the north, no early fronts as of yet and high water levels in Louisiana’s coastal marshes because of recent flooding have conspired to produce one of the poorest aerial teal counts recorded, according to the state’s waterfowl study leader.[…]
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Aerial survey expected to show low teal numbers
The state’s waterfowl study leader is flying the last transect lines for September’s Aerial Waterfowl Survey near Catahoula Lake this morning, but what he’s seen so far this week doesn’t exactly bode well for opening day of teal season tomorrow.[…]
Deer Hunting
Amendment delays potential out-of-state deer carcass ban until March, 2017
An amendment passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday would delay implementation of a proposed cervid carcass importation ban through the coming deer season, according to a release from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
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Make sure you’re ready – Give your hunting equipment a good preseason test
Opening day of bow season is almost here, so it’s time to get your bow setup ready. Now is the time to make sure there aren’t any problems.[…]
Hunting
Antler Boost Shooting Houses
The Monster Blind 5 x 5 Shooting House comes fully loaded with glass windows, gun rests, carpet, sun visors, an anchor kit and lockable doors. The blinds come in a solid olive green color and are available in platform heights from the ground blind up to 16 feet high.[…]
Hunting
PROSTAFF 3S
With a large field-of-view, Nikon’s legendary optical system and turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click adjustments, Nikon’s PROSTAFF 3S binoculars are ideal for hunting, hiking or other outdoor pursuits.[…]
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The 2016-17 Rut Report
There is no debate that the best bucks killed each year in the Bayou State are taken during the rut. And, since the rut is your best time to tag a buck, now is the time to start planning hunts and understanding when the rut occurs.[…]
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2016-17 WMA Forecast
As excited as public-land hunters must be as the 2016-17 hunting seasons approach, there were some anxious moments over the winter and into late spring as floodwaters inundated some of the wildlife management areas.[…]
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High-tide teal
September is a time of high tides and flooded marshes, but that doesn’t mean you should stay home when teal season opens.[…]
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Double down on doves — Tips for extending dove season
The small field behind my house that I remember being full of Washington Parish watermelons when I was young had been lying fallow over 15 years. […]
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Cover: September 2016
Deer season is almost here, and it’s time to start deciding on your stand for opening day.[…]
Field Notes
Top 4 teal tips to bag more birds
Capt. Cody Obiol has guided teal hunts with Cajun Fishing Adventures for years, and shared his Top 3 tips to help you knock down more birds.[…]
Deer Hunting
Public Rambling: Scouting time on the Atchafalaya Delta WMA
Well, it’s late summer and the heat is definitely on. It will take some effort and a lot of willpower, but it’s time to get moving. […]