Columns
Double the pleasure, double the fun
South Louisiana offers great duck hunting and saltwater fishing during the late fall and early winter for kayakers.[…]
Statewide LA
News Breaker
Duck Stamp Act of 2014 passes House, moves to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed the Duck Stamp Act of 2014, which would increase the cost of a federal duck stamp from $15 to $25.[…]
Field Notes
Top 5 mistakes duck hunters make
Here are some steps to take that have helped Louisiana duck hunters work ahead of hunts to prevent headaches in the blind.[…]
Deer of the Year
Downsville hunter takes down big Union Parish 10-point
When Downsville’s Doug McGehee purchased a 100-acre tract a mile from his Union Parish home, his plan was to convert the property into a place he could eventually sit in a deer stand and enjoy some quality time with his seven grandchildren.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter trades venison for hunting spot, takes down big 8-pointer
Arcadia’s Thomas Bourn has been a dog hunter all his life — he much prefers to listen to hound music as he waits for the dogs to push a deer over to his location. […]
General
Dead cougar found in Calcasieu Parish
A dead cougar was found along La. Hwy. 12 west of Dequincy in Calcasieu Parish on Nov. 7, and officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are seeking the public’s help in determining the origin of the animal.[…]
News Breaker
Most hunters report successful duck season opener
On Friday afternoon, the state’s waterfowl study leader reported encouraging aerial survey results, indicating the largest number of birds Louisiana’s seen in early November for at least 10 years. […]
Deer of the Year
Louisiana hunter downs ‘Moose’ in Arkansas
A big, strange looking buck started showing up on game cameras around Canfield, Ark. the past four years. […]
Deer Hunting
Top 3 ways to kill a buck on opening day
Finding rich food sources is of paramount importance as the opening of deer season approaches. Here are three opening day tips.[…]
Deer Hunting
Small sweet-potato plots work wonders
It’s too late this year to employ one of Bob Watson’s favorite early season buck-hunting strategies, but there’s no doubt you’ll want to put it to work for you next year.[…]
Sidebars
What’s in your duck-hunting shell bucket?
A properly stocked shell bucket is a must for waterfowlers. Here are some essentials every hunter should have at his disposal:[…]
Sidebars
New duck-boat options
Xpress Boats of Hot Springs, Ark., has expanded its lineup of all-weld duck boats.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bridge tactics to catch more bass
There can be more than initially meets the eye when it comes to bridge fishing. Consider these points when fishing.[…]
News Breaker
November’s aerial waterfowl survey could be best in 10 years
Because of bad weather on Wednesday and Thursday, Larry Reynolds literally just stepped off the plane this afternoon and wrapped up flying the state’s November aerial waterfowl survey.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF conducting yellowfin tuna research project in Gulf of Mexico
Reeling in a big yellowfin is rewarding in itself, but if you’re lucky enough to catch a fish involved in a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries research project, you’ll get more than just a nice tuna steak.[…]
Bass Fishing
Many angler weighs-in massive 40.45-pound five-fish stringer at Toledo Bend
Most bass anglers go their whole lives without catching a 10-pound fish, but George Herr accomplished the feat twice in a matter of just nine days.[…]