Louisiana Sportsman

May 14, 2026

Redfish, trout thick in Delacroix

November 30, 2017 Andy Crawford

If you live in Southeast Louisiana and want to catch quick limits of reds and specks, you should point your truck toward Delacroix.[…]

199-inch monster DeSoto Parish buck goes down

November 29, 2017 Patrick Bonin

After four long years of coming up empty-handed, Donald Alexander had to have started to wonder if he’d ever actually cross paths with a majestic DeSoto Parish buck nicknamed “Crab Claws.”[…]

Catch and cook: Raking in fish for a holiday feast

November 29, 2017 Todd Masson

Anyone can bake a Butterball for the holidays, but in my house every year, the guests are treated to fresh, fried fish. It’s a tradition![…]

Claiborne Parish lease pays off again with nice 11-point

November 28, 2017 Glynn Harris

There aren’t many certainties in life, but death, taxes — and apparently Thomas Bourne busting a nice Claiborne Parish buck.[…]

Video: Using online satellite imagery to find clean water

November 28, 2017 Devin Denman

How many times have you heard, “Just find clean water” — but were at a total loss where to start?

After all, fishing in clean water improves the odds of getting on a great bite.[…]

Family land produces 164-inch buck for La. Tech sophomore

November 27, 2017 Glynn Harris

Conner Gay, a sophomore at Louisiana Tech, lives in Ruston and is fortunate to have access to 100 acres of family property in Lincoln Parish to pursue his passion for deer hunting.[…]

Timber harvest changes hunt plans, results in 166-inch buck

November 27, 2017 Glynn Harris

The call from the timber company where Dean Wainwright has a hunting lease in Vernon Parish carried news he wasn’t anxious to hear: The timber harvest was set to begin.[…]

‘Castin’ Cajun’ TV host passes away

November 27, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Tony Fontenot, longtime host of the Castin’ Cajun television fishing show, died this morning in Thibodaux. He was 59.[…]

Giant DeSoto Parish 8-point goes down

November 27, 2017 Patrick Bonin

John Michael Garcia got a ‘sweat equity invitation’ to deer hunt on some prime property in DeSoto Parish in exchange for his help on a construction project there — and took full advantage when he downed an 8-point buck of a lifetime on Nov. 18 in DeSoto Parish.[…]

Potential record typical archery buck arrowed in Mississippi

November 21, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

Here’s what you need to know statistically about the 180-inch (green, gross) buck Zac Carothers shot with a bow Sunday in Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi.[…]

Big Bossier Parish buck goes down on warm, windy day

November 21, 2017 Glynn Harris

Last Saturday, Nov. 18 dawned warm and blustery — not exactly great conditions for deer hunting because movement is normally at a minimum in that type of weather. When the rut is on, however, a buck will often lower its guard — leaving the safety of thickets when an estrus doe has captivated its attenti[…]