Deer Hunting
A man called Smith — Secrets of a trophy bowhunter
Monroe bowhunter Brad Smith has big bucks figured out, and he’s willing to help others learn his bowhunting tactics for success.[…]
October 2016
Columns
Chaos reigns at LDWF headquarters
My threadbare but trusty 1995 edition of Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines “chaos” as being a state of utter confusion. […]
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Cover: October 2016
The long wait is finally over and it’s time to hit the woods. Learn everything you need to know to put a deer on the ground.[…]
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Close encounters — How to deer hunt with a longbow
A stick and a string — the only things standing between a traditional archery hunter and harvesting a whitetail.[…]
Hunting
Tree Stand Buddy
Tree Stand Buddy is a solid metal bracket and receiver system. The stand bracket attaches to virtually any single- or double-post lock-on stand and includes a hoisting loop that allows you to lift your stand into hanging position while you’re still on the ground.[…]
Deer Hunting
Tink’s Power Scrape
The Tink’s Power Scrape All Season Kit includes the Power Scrape Starter, a Scrape Bomb and the Power Scrape Finisher.[…]
Features
Wet-leg reds— Where to wade-fish for Vermilion redfish
Redfish move into Vermilion Bay, and you can catch all you want. Or you could bypass the crowds and target these unpressured redfish.[…]
Hunting
Leupold VX-3i riflescopes
Leupold VX-3i riflescopes are ideal for virtually any hunting situation.[…]
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Blasting Bachman’s — Where to hunt Bachman’s fox squirrels
Artie suddenly put down his basting brush, clapped his hands, and bellowed.
“So who wants squirrel sauce piquante next week for the LSU-Florida tailgate PAAAW-TY?” he howled.[…]
Features
The backup plan — Lafitte fall redfishing tactics
October offers fantastic redfish fishing. This Lafitte backup plan will keep your rod bowed and your ice chest full.[…]
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Bayou boogie — Best WMAs and squirrel-hunting tips
On opening day last year, conditions were favorable for squirrel hunting at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area and the adjacent Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge.[…]