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Pinewood derby — Deer hunting tips for piney woods
There is no question that southern pines dominate the woodland landscape in the northwest, westcentral and the Florida Parishes regions of the state.[…]
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Biloxi bound — Duck-hunting tips for Biloxi WMA
“Here it’s almost Christmas!” snorted Artie’s brud-in-law Anthony (pronounced: “Ant-Knee.”) “But for us it’s still TEAL season! That’s almost all we been gettin’ — and mostly bluewings to boot!”[…]
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The mechanic — Expert shooting tips to improve wing shooting
We’ve all been there: Birds glide in over the decoys ever so gracefully, shots erupt from the hidden hunters but nothing falls.[…]
Deer of the Year
‘Big Nasty’ meets his match in Claiborne Parish
Gil Dowies of Homer is fortunate that his wife’s family owns 1,000 prime acres of land in Claiborne Parish. Combined with 1,500 additional acres owned by other kin, Dowies and his hunting buddies have 2,500 acres of hunting paradise they call Sunnyside Hunting Club.[…]
Deer of the Year
Summerfield hunter shoots big Union Parish 10-pointer
William Smith and his son, Chase, headed out to their box blind Saturday afternoon in Union Parish, with the plan being that the 13-year-old would get a shot at his first deer of the season.[…]
Hunting
Top 12 Christmas gifts for the sportsman
We’ve all been there on Christmas Day, right?
Most of the time, the box is a dead giveaway — but at least it gives you a little bit of prep time to practice the obligatory “I love it!” silently before you rip off the wrapping paper from Aunt Wilma and see your brand-new tie, scarf or socks for the very first time.[…]
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The illegal poisoning of wildlife
In early September, a hog hunter buddy of mine was out one morning on a private hunting lease. He and another hunter were there to hunt hogs the leaseholders wanted removed from the property.[…]
Deer of the Year
10-point ‘déjà-vu’ buck goes down in Claiborne Parish
Just about one year ago – on November 14, 2014 to be exact – Arcadia’s Thomas Bourn put the pop on a big 8-point buck that scored in the 140s, which was highlighted on LouisianaSportsman.com.[…]
Deer Hunting
Newellton man cited for night hunting, other deer violations
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries busted a 29-year-old Newellton man for allegedly shooting four antlered deer at night in Tensas Parish.[…]
Hunting
Leupold VX-1 3-9×40 Duplex rifle scope
The old adage says to buy as much rifle scope as you can afford, but unless you’re going on a once-in-a-lifetime big game hunt, you probably don’t need a scope that costs thousands of dollars.[…]
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Covert Code Black 3G wireless game camera
If you’re spending big bucks on your deer lease, the last thing you want to be doing is continually traipsing in and out to get the cards out of your game camera. Covert’s Code Black takes care of that problem for you.[…]
Hunting
Ozonics HR-200 Electronic Scent Eliminator
This machine takes scent elimination to the next level, and it’s good for your deer stand and beyond, according to Lindsey Simmons Robert at Simmons’ Sporting Goods in Bastrop. […]
Hunting
The Bear Archery Cruzer bow
If you’re looking for a bow that will really fit a young kid all the way up to a grown man, the Cruzer is what you’re looking for.[…]
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Analyzing buck movement – Trail cams provide all the information needed
Once again, that totally magic time of year for ardent deer hunters is upon us, when bucks throw caution to the wind and shift into a more-vulnerable state of mind.[…]
News Breaker
New 3,000-acre waterfowl impoundment on Dewey W. Wills WMA ready for East Zone opener
A brand new 3,000-acre waterfowl impoundment north of the Catahoula Lake Diversion Canal on the Dewey W. Wills WMA has been completed and is ready to go for the opening day of the East Zone duck season on Saturday, Nov. 21.[…]
Deer Hunting
Sportsman TV: Time in the woods
What one hunter might consider a trophy buck, another deer hunter might pass on.[…]