Fishing
Great taxidermy tips for fish mounts
Just from the bite, you can tell it’s a good one, far more aggressive than previous strikes of the day. The bend in your rod and the screaming drag indicate this fish has some shoulders. […]
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Fishing
EPA reconfirms approval of E-15 fuel blend
Much like the monsters that won’t die in horror movies, ethanol refuses to go away. […]
Bass Fishing
‘Cajun Baby,’ partner win Bassmaster High School All-American competition
Twelve special high school anglers from across the country got the chance of a lifetime to fish with Bassmaster Elite Series pros during the High School All-American event on Tennessee’s Lake Barkley Saturday, and Pierre Part’s Cliff Crochet helped make it an extra-special day for his partner.[…]
Big Bass
Many angler lands 10.37-pounder at Toledo Bend
Frank Little and fishing partner, Pat Elsie, had rough weather to contend with on the final day of the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend, so they decided to motor over to the Texas side to get closer to their fishing location of choice — the Housen area.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fresh water, high Mississippi River levels make trout harder to find out of Venice
Unusually high water levels on the Mississippi River right now are making speckled trout tougher to find out of Venice, according to a fishing guide.[…]
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VIDEO: Bobcat attacks turkey hunter
It’s a good bet the Virginia hunter in the attached video thought he was capturing a special moment when a bobcat responded to his turkey call, stalking to within feet of the man’s position.[…]
General
LDWF now offering electronic license options for both hunting and fishing
So much for having to wait in line for a hunting or fishing license on the morning of your trip — now you can purchase a license from the convenience of your home and store it on the electronic device of your choice.[…]
Bass Fishing
B.A.S.S. Nation Championship returns to Ouachita River
Competitors from all over the world will gather in Monroe in November for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on the Ouachita River with hopes of earning a spot in the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lakes O’ the Cherokees in March of 2016.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Kayak angler shares story of catching first official 2015 CCA STAR-tagged redfish
Jonathan Craft knew a CCA-Louisiana STAR-tagged redfish had been caught and released on the north side of Grand Isle by an unregistered angler over the Memorial Day weekend, so he figured it wouldn’t hurt to work the rocks for a while there on his way back to the kayak launch Saturday morning to see if he could score a brand new Chevy Silverado.[…]
Bass Fishing
B.A.S.S. launches Bass Anglers for Saltwater Conservation
A new online advocacy system from B.A.S.S. allows fishing enthusiasts to write, call or tweet their legislators through pre-written engagements.[…]
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Video: Huge grouper swallows 4-foot shark
Sharks are the bullies of the ocean, prowling around just looking to push other fish around, right? That’s probably the impression most have of the toothy fish.[…]
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Graves withdraws red snapper state management plan from Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization bill
Although an amendment that would have transferred management of red snapper to the five Gulf states was withdrawn yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the potential for state management of the fishery in the future is still a real possibility, according to the head of the Center for Coastal Conservation.[…]
Hunting
Senate committee saves Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
A Senate committee on Monday saved the popular Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, stripping it from legislation that if ultimately approved could suspend the two other scheduled sales tax holidays for the 2015-16 fiscal year.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Grand Isle kayak angler wins CCA-Louisiana STAR pickup truck
The hungriest, unluckiest CCA-Louisiana STAR-tagged redfish on the coast got caught once again Saturday on the rocks north of Grand Isle — but this time the angler who landed the fish was registered for the tournament and will claim the 2015 Chevy Silverado pickup truck.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF kicks off ‘License to Win Sweepstakes’ on June 1
Starting Monday, your saltwater fishing license might be more valuable to you than just helping you to avoid a ticket.[…]
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Plaquemines Parish Council introduces new ordinance to axe mud boat restrictions
After Thursday night’s council meeting, it looks like the controversial Plaquemines Parish mud boat ordinance might really be dead in the water this time.[…]