Deer Hunting
10 tips for public deer hunting
I’ve never killed a deer on public land. Seen a few, including one of the largest bucks I’ve ever laid eyes on.[…]
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Deer Hunting
Safety first on public land
Ricky Aucoin has hunted public lands for more than 30 years, and he’s killed a number of really nice bucks. But he said it’s imperative to take some steps to ensure you safely return from each trip.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana’s fall red snapper season to open in state waters on Friday
It’s the season to be thankful — and many Louisiana recreational anglers are thankful to have another shot at catching red snapper in state waters this year.[…]
Bass Fishing
Why the pros turn to square-bills
The look a little different — not like a run-of-the-mill crankbait with a round, diving bill. The slab of plastic sticking out of their mouths can be squared off at the end or shaped like a coffin.[…]
Deer Hunting
115-year-old buck makes Louisiana’s B&C record book
When Joe Sam Rolfe met with the folks at White Oak Bluff campsite on the Boeuf River, little did he know that the sidearm he carried would one day put his name in the Louisiana record books.[…]
Deer Hunting
Why a pile of sticks forces deer to look away
While talking bowhunting with Stephen Chatman not too long ago, local hunter Bill Knight stopped by and couldn’t help but tell me a unique way he has to hunt deer over a corn pile.[…]
Deer Hunting
Black Eagle arrows gaining ground
I’ve got to admit that I’m a neophyte when it comes to bowhunting. Therefore, one arrow is just as good as another to me. […]
Deer Hunting
Hunting logs help identify deer-hunting trends
I always keep track of my hunting activity during the deer season. I take notes on weather conditions and food sources, etc.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunt food sources for better deer hunting
Most hunters are aware that, during the rut, bucks are not too concerned about feeding. The boys bulked up during the pre-rut and are ready for love once the rut moves into gear.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tips for fly-fishing
Inquiring minds want to know: when is the best time of the year to catch speckled trout on the fly? The answer is “now”. So stop inquiring and go fishing![…]
Bass Fishing
Delivery methods for bass-fishing laydowns
One of the most-common angling misnomers is the general lumping of flipping and pitching into one homogenous image.[…]
Deer Hunting
How to properly use buck decoys
When it comes to hunting with a buck decoy, the game changes significantly.[…]
Deer Hunting
Decoys come in different styles
Decoys come in several different positions and styles. Some have the head of the decoy up and some have the head down; some decoys are in a bedding position, and one even portrays a deer in an estrus pose that can lure big bucks looking for romance.[…]
News Breaker
Coastal Zone hunters reminded to be alert for whooping cranes
Whooping cranes occupy many of the same marshes and fields as legally-hunted game birds, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants to make sure Coastal Zone hunters are aware of the birds’ potential presence. […]
Deer Hunting
Delhi man cited for deer hunting violations
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Delhi man earlier this week for alleged deer hunting violations in September in Franklin Parish.[…]
Coastal Projects
DU dedicates three coastal restoration projects in Terrebonne Parish
More than 2,500 acres of in Terrebonne Parish were restored through three coastal restoration projects recently completed through Ducks Unlimited.[…]