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Cast and blast: Duck hunters pack in fishing poles and shotguns on the Atchafalaya Delta
For Ben Givens, weekends during duck season are action-packed events at his camp near Wax Lake in the Atchafalaya Delta.[…]
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Louisiana Sportsman brand gear
The logo definitely identifies you as a sportsman, and mesh-back hats and long-sleeve performance shirts in mallard, big rack and hook designs make awesome Christmas gifts that will always be a big hit. […]
Hunting
Drake’s MST Eqwader Quarter Zip
Drake clothing has long been popular with hunters, but Lindsey Simmons Robert at Simmons’ Sporting Goods in Bastrop said some items — like the MST Eqwader Quarter-Zip — are also being worn for their looks alone.[…]
Hunting
Outdoor Edge’s Razor Blaze RB20
There’s nothing more frustrating than having your skinning knife go dull before you’re done with your deer or hog, and having to stop and sharpen it up to finish the job.[…]
Hunting
Yeti Hopper 20-quart soft-sided cooler
Yeti is bringing its legendary ability to keep things cold to the soft-sided cooler market — perfect for picnics, the beach or anywhere you don’t want to lug around a big, rigid ice chest.[…]
Hunting
Savage A17 17HMR semi-auto rifle
It’s taken a while to perfect, but Lea Benoit at Bowie Outfitters in Baton Rouge said Savage’s is really the first successful version of a 17HMR semi-automatic.[…]
Hunting
Banded Redzone breathable insulated waders
The reason why these waders are flying off the shelves at Simmons’ Sporting Goods in Bastrop is because they’re so lightweight, according to owner Lindsey Simmons Robert.[…]
Hunting
Cowboy’s Game Washer Bucket
This is a great new product that combines a swivel top hunting bucket with a mini-washing machine. The trick is a small PVC pipe inside that attaches to your garden hose, and creates a swirling action in the bucket perfect for cleaning fish fillets, ducks, doves and more.[…]
Field Notes
6 top tips to winterize your boat
Mercury Marine’s Eric Reilley and Dale Witkowski suggested six winterization tips that will keep your boat protected during the winter.[…]
Deer Hunting
Why a shotgun is better than a deer rifle
Ernest McLeod has killed his share of deer with rifles, but about 10 years ago he decided that a shotgun was the way to go.[…]
Deer of the Year
Glenmora hunter shoots nice 10-point in Rapides Parish
Talk about a solid return on investment.
Jarrod Coker was invited to join a Rapides Parish deer lease this past weekend – and on only his second day of hunting there – shot a big 10-point the likes of which hadn’t been seen on the property in at least 50 years. […]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF plans drawdown for Saline Lake starting Nov. 19
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown for Saline Lake starting Thursday to control giant salvinia.[…]
Deer Hunting
Top 4 tips to stay scent free when hunting
It’s a common practice for deer hunters to make themselves as scent-free as possible before heading to their stand, and over the past couple of decades a whole category of gear has sprouted up to help with that task.[…]
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Take comfort in fall trout fishing
The days are shorter, the temperature is cooler and the specks are closer. Fall is the best time to target speckled trout from a kayak: The fish are hungry, concentrated and easy to reach.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bowhunter doubles down on Atchafalaya Delta WMA deer
For a guy who just purchased his first bow in August, Sunday morning’s hunt on the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area was an epic one for Aaron Hue.[…]
Deer Hunting
Rare white-hooved buck goes down in Ouachita Parish
When Terrence Burke took a 100-yard shot at a nice buck earlier this month, he recognized the 8-pointer from several trail cam pics he had reviewed this season.[…]