Deer of the Year
BR hunter sticks 14-point stud in Mississippi
Andy Balentine had his sights set on a nice 8-point he’d been seeing regularly on his trail cam at the Amite River Sportsman’s Club property in Liberty, Miss. […]
Statewide LA
Bass Fishing
Crochet wins Central Open, clinches Classic spot
Cliff Crochet cashed in on home field advantage Saturday at the Central Open at the Atchafalaya Basin to claim his first B.A.S.S. victory and a berth in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic. […]
Columns
Lafayette exec cooks from his roots
Lafayette’s Pat Attaway shares with Louisiana Sportsman his Cajun recipes for Mother’s Courtbouillon and Shrimp and Avocado Dip.[…]
Deer of the Year
Calcasieu Parish produces awesome 10-pointer
When you think of a place in Louisiana known for producing lots of redfish, speckled trout and flounder — that’s also a magnet for ducks and geese — Calcasieu Parish would probably definitely be on your list. […]
Events & Announcements
Texas man gets stiff sentence for killing two Louisiana whooping cranes
A 19-year-old Texas man who pleaded guilty to killing two Louisiana whooping cranes earlier this year was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay almost $26,000 in restitution by a federal magistrate in Beaumont, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hineston hunter nails giant 13-point in Vernon Parish
Garrett Freeman was a little out of his comfort zone in his box stand last Friday afternoon around 6 p.m.[…]
Big Bass
Youngsville angler lands 11.29-pound largemouth on Toledo Bend
Chayson Richard knew deer season was right around the corner, so the avid bass angler wanted to get in one more Toledo Bend trip before committing to his deer stand this fall. […]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout arriving along Highway 1 at Grand Isle
As the calendar inches closer to November, speckled trout are now steadily making progress transitioning to inside waters around Grand Isle, according to a local angler.[…]
News Breaker
New zone boundaries in effect for 2016-17 waterfowl season, LDWF says
Louisiana duck hunters — especially those in the southwest and northwest parts of the state — need to be aware that new zone boundaries will be in effect when waterfowl season opens next month. […]
Deer of the Year
16-point ‘backyard buck’ downed in Vernon Parish
George Mason has had his eyes on an impressive Vernon Parish buck since June, and earlier this month brought the big deer down — without even reaching his stand.[…]
Deer of the Year
Monroe hunter sticks big 10-point in East Carroll Parish
Most hunters have to purchase their feed from a feed store, but Grady Brown grows his own.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Crappie bite solid at Toledo Bend
The crappie were biting consistently at Toledo Bend this week — at least before yesterday’s cool snap came through with the coolest air of the fall so far.[…]
Columns
Feral hogs on the loose
On July 28, the Louisiana Departments of Agriculture and Forestry and Wildlife and Fisheries hosted a meeting in Mansura.[…]
Fishing
Getting wired – Proper wiring for your boat
Wires are the blood vessels of your boat’s electrical system. If they aren’t right, everything that runs on amps and volts is at risk.[…]
Deer of the Year
Case of mistaken identity in Vernon Parish results in 13-point buck
Hunting in a heavy fog the morning of Oct. 13, Shane Rachal, shot what he thought was a big 11-point buck his trail cameras had identified since summer.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Sun-fade soft plastic lures to create slight color variations
Anglers have always tweaked their factory-made lures in their zeal to become more successful on the water — customizing them with upgraded treble hooks, scented dyes, additional “artwork” and thousands of other minor modifications in an attempt to catch more fish.[…]