News Breaker
2013 turkey season outlook a mixed bag, biologist says
If you were trying to find Jimmy Stafford in early February, chances are you’d have to call his cell phone and keep your fingers crossed.[…]
Hunting
Hog Hunting
Hog Doggin
Hog hunting the old fashion way, with dogs and a knife. Join Greg Hackney and crew as they head out with a group of Rednecks looking for wild hogs, not the movie, but the actual wild hogs.[…]
Hog Hunting
Hog Hunting Tips with Ben McDonald
Watch as Ben MacDonald shows you some tips to hunt hogs in Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
Turkey-hunting expert provides tips for success
Turkey season kicks off March 23, and hunters should expect to find more turkeys in the woods, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said.[…]
Hunting
Snap Shot Shotgun Sight is sure to help keep you on target
The Snap Shot Shotgun Sight from EZ Access Gear might look a little unusual until you’re looking down the barrel – then everything comes into focus.[…]
Hunting
Bowie Outfitters – Ben McDonald
Bowie Outfitters, for all you Hunting and Fishing needs.[…]
Hog Hunting
The Warden
The Warden from Sportsman’s Communications is a remote trap monitor that sends a satellite-based message to the owner via email and/or text that the trap has been sprung.[…]
Features
Rat Race — Nutria hunts provide a great way to extend the shooting season
Revelry raged around him, but Artie looked morose. Doc’s uptown bungalow rocked with the traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunacy, but Artie remained oddly oblivious to the festivities.
Not even the stroll to Parasol’s helped.
“What a difference two months make,” Pelayo laughed, while pointing at his pouting friend. “New Year’s Artie was the life of da paaawty. Now look at him.”[…]
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Turkey Whisperer — Proven turkey-hunting tips
Sitting dejected with my chin touching my chest, the realization of blowing it started to sink in. Replaying the whole affair in my mind it seemed surreal. It happened way too fast for me to grasp and was something totally unexpected.[…]
Sidebars
Best turkey-hunting loads and chokes
Turkeys are big birds, so tight patterns from shotguns and hard-hitting loads are imperative. Shots can range from point blank to out to 50 yards in some cases.[…]
Hunting
GameChanger Hit List
With the GameChanger Hit List from GC Archery, hunters can get personalized targets made from their own field photos.[…]
Sidebars
Briars trophy potential
Jerry McCrory booked his Gobblers and Gardenias hunt for later in April 2011 for he and his wife. Like the author, the 60-year-old Metairie, La., resident had never killed a turkey.[…]
Hunting
Leica Sport Optics
The newest laser rangefinder binoculars from Leica Sport Optics, the Geovid HD-B 42, features class-leading ranging abilities and enables users to add their own custom ballistics info for their specific weapon.[…]
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After the flood — Keying in on Sherburne WMA turkeys
Brandon Trahan remembers walking down a long, winding trail in Sherburne Wildlife Management Area and hearing a gobbler sound off at daybreak.[…]
Sidebars
Scouting tips for Sherburne WMA turkeys
Fifty-three-year-old Matt Fruge’ lives on the west bank of the Atchafalaya River near the Sherburne Complex, and he’s hunted the complex ever since it was opened to turkey hunting in the 1990s.[…]
Sidebars
Calling Sherburne’s pressured gobblers
Matt Fruge’ finds Sherburne WMA’s gobblers skittish, so he moves into his setup as quietly as possible.[…]