Deer Hunting
Top 4 taxidermy tips to ensure a quality deer mount
Wade Wolkart of with Wade’s Taxidermy in Denham Springs shares a few tips to help ensure you get a mount you’ll be proud of.[…]
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Fishing
Cameron man’s body recovered Monday in Calcasieu River
The body of a 44-year-old Cameron man who was ejected from his boat Friday afternoon was recovered Monday morning, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
Bonnabel Boat Launch to close for repairs starting Oct. 13
The Bonnabel Boat Launch on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain will close starting next week for about four months for ramp improvements, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
News Breaker
Fall red snapper season tentatively set to reopen Nov. 20 in state waters
You can add one more item to the list of things you’re thankful for at next month’s Thanksgiving dinner: officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced a recreational fall red snapper season is tentatively set to kick off in state waters on Friday, Nov. 20 and go through the end of 2015.[…]
Fishing
Spiderwire Stealth Blue Camo Braid
SpiderWire Stealth Blue Camo is a tough, sensitive line designed with saltwater anglers in mind. A camo pattern alternates between deep blue, turquoise and white that blend into the fish’s environment.[…]
Columns
It’s time to peel back veil of secrecy at LDWF
My first job in the outdoor communications business was as a lowly Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries “information specialist,” working under the chain-smoking, profanely cantankerous and unpredictable Maurice Cockerham.[…]
Fishing
Daiwa Tatula XT
Daiwa’s new line of Tatula XT bass rods offers experienced bass fishermen an attractive blend of quality and value.[…]
Deer Hunting
Grounded — How to build a ground blind
A ground blind is a good choice for a deer hunter who finds the perfect spot — that doesn’t feature the perfect stand tree.[…]
Fishing
Hobie Mirage i11s
The paddlesports innovator recently introduced the Hobie Mirage i11s, which combines Hobie’s kayak Vantage Seating System comfort and patented MirageDrive with Glide Technology propulsion.[…]
Fishing
Plano A-Series Quick Top
Made with speed and efficiency in mind, this hybrid soft/hard design features a molded ABS lid with two smoked, see-through covers that unlatch on either side for quick access to cell phones, keys and frequently used tackle items.[…]
Fishing
Live Target Hollow Body Sunfish
A different look for topwater fishing, the Hollow Body Sunfish features a realistically molded form with authentic bluegill and pumpkinseed color patterns.[…]
Fishing
Wiley X WX Tide
Whether you’re prowling the shallows or hunting big game offshore, the ability to read the water is paramount. And the Wiley X WX Tide sunglasses make it all possible.[…]
Columns
Keep the funny face: Knobbed porgies are great for the table
The knobbed porgy, an offshore species in the Gulf of Mexico, is named for the bony bumps located just in front of its eyes.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lightweights — Why you should fish with lightweight rods and reels
Power-fishing, chucking-and-winding, the grind — we typically think of baitcasters for such duties, while the more modest, finesse presentations usually go hand-in-hand with spinning tackle.[…]
Fishing
L&S Bait Co. Poppa Mullet C-Eye Pro Series
MirrOlure’s new surface lure offers the best of two primary topwater actions.[…]
Fishing
Arctic Ice Chillin’ Cradle
Known for a superior line of cooler packs that keep food and drinks either cold or frozen, Arctic Ice now offers the Chillin’ Cradle — a cooler accessory designed to maximize surface area contact with bottles or cans.[…]