Deer Hunting
Get your deer rifle in shape for the season
Start working on getting your deer rifle in shape early this year; ammo, gun shortages may make it necessary. Here are some steps to take.[…]
Statewide LA
Columns
May: A Kayak smorgasbord
While good kayak fishing can be had year-round in coastal Louisiana, May could be the best month for comfort and variety.[…]
Fishing
In a 10-4 vote, House committee greenlights HB 535 for debate in House of Representatives
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environment in Louisiana’s House moved HB 535 one step closer to becoming law yesterday.[…]
Fishing
House committee to begin formal discussion of menhaden bill
The Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment will meet to discuss HB 535, which involves the harvesting of menhaden.[…]
Newsletters
2021 red snapper season is set to begin
It is almost time to fill your coolers with red snapper! The 2021 season begins on May 28 in both state and federal waters.[…]
Bass Fishing
SPRO Little John MD 50 crankbait
SPRO’s Little John MD 50 crankbait is a deeper-diving brother to the Little John 50, the MD 50 will reach down to 7 to 9 feet.[…]
Bass Fishing
Racket Blade gives Stanley Jigs an entry into the bladed jig market
The Racket Blade, Stanley’s entry into the bladed jig market, is a rocket with plenty of racket attached to intrigue bass.[…]
Deer Hunting
Millennium Q200 Buck Hut
The Millennium Buck Hunt is perfect for bowhunters who want to stand to shoot, but it fits sit-down hunters with guns and crossbows.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Longnose gar
Longnose gar are found almost everywhere. They are one of the most prehistoric fish swimming in North American waters.[…]
Field Notes
A tandem-shrimp rig for flounder
Flounder are an often-overlooked inshore saltwater species, but they’re plenty worth of attention. A tandem-shrimp rig does the trick.[…]
Bass Class
Drive to compete is key to ULL fisherman’s tournament success
Hayden Pinho was a three-time national high-school bass-fishing qualifier and now fishes for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.[…]
Features
Spring squirrels: a tasty bonus treat for Louisiana hunters
Louisiana’s three-week spring squirrel season gives hunters a chance to test their dogs — and put some great game on the table.[…]
Field Notes
Modern fishing lines 101: Braided
Today’s braided fishing lines offer anglers more choice in line characteristics than ever. Here’s what you need to know.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational greater amberjack season reopens May 1, 2021
The Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack recreational fishing season reopens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on May 1, 2021.[…]
Bass Fishing
Gamakatsu’s Gika Rig is hybrid of finesse, power bass fishing
The Gika Rig is Gamakatsu’s latest offering in terminal tackle. It combines power fishing and a finesse technique.[…]
Field Notes
Modern fishing lines 101: Monofilament and fluorocarbon
Fishing lines are divided into three major types. Here’s what fishermen need to know about nylon monofilament and fluorocarbon.[…]