Deer of the Year
Simsboro hunter amazed as downed 11-point gets pummeled by another deer
Radio great Paul Harvey would have loved the details of Mike Martin’s Nov. 24 hunt that resulted in downing a massive 11-point Claiborne Parish buck.[…]
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Deer of the Year
Baton Rouge hunter shoots piebald 7-point in West Feliciana Parish
October and November were a couple of rough months for Glenn Cormier: his mother passed away suddenly, and only a few weeks later, one of his friends died unexpectedly.[…]
Deer Hunting
Decision to prohibit deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest upheld by federal court
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana last week ruled the U.S. Forest Service acted properly in banning deer hunting with dogs in the Kisatchie National Forest, according to a press release.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF cites three Plaquemines Parish men for alleged red drum violations
Three men were cited by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for possessing undersized red drum on Nov. 23 in Plaquemines Parish, according to a press release.[…]
Columns
Yes, we have no bananas today
“Yes, We Have No bananas Today” is the nonsensical title of a novelty song composed by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn for Broadway in 1923. Like the song, the little fish that Louisiana coastal anglers call “banana fish” is self-contradictory. […]
Deer of the Year
Homer hunter shoots 170-class Claiborne Parish buck with hungry 7-year-old son by his side
When you get on your stand before daylight without eating any breakfast, there’s a good chance you could get hungry in an hour or so, especially if you’re a 7-year-old boy. […]
Deer Hunting
Baldwin man dies in Iberia Parish boating accident
A 20-year-old Baldwin man died early Saturday morning when the boat he was riding in hit a submerged object on the Atchafalaya River and capsized, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Specks ‘plum ridiculous’ now out of Dularge
Water temperatures that were in the low- to mid-40s last week have now risen into the mid-50s, and the speckled trout are turned on in Dularge, a fishing guide said on Monday.[…]
Deer of the Year
Chauvin hunter shoots big 8-point swamp buck
Many people say the quiet solitude of a deer stand is therapy to escape the non-stop daily grind. […]
Hunting
Swamp Series Camo Knee Boots
Gator Outfitters has two styles of athletic rubber boots that provide grip and stability in tough terrain, waterproof protection and a comfortable fit.[…]
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Cover: December 2013
Ferriday’s Jason Archer shook up the deer hunting community in November when he knocked down what could be the largest Louisiana typical buck on record. Read the story on page 14 for all the details.[…]
Deer Hunting
Roasted Corn Freaks
Everyone knows that corn is a widely used deer attractant, so Evolved Habitats went a step further and created Roasted Corn Freaks, an innovative attractant packed with twice the protein and three times the fat of plain old corn.[…]
Hunting
Browning A5 shotgun
Browning has introduced the A5 shotgun with a 3 ½-inch chamber. Five A5 models deliver tight, consistent shot patterns, have a recoil-operated Kinematic Drive system that allows them to cycle a wide range of loads and contain an Inflex II recoil pad to reduce felt recoil.[…]
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Hunting the Zoo
The opening could be seen through the trees as I eased toward the food plot. When the path made a final turn, I could see the green patch ahead. I slowed down and worked my way around a huge mud hole, easing toward the end of the trail just in case deer had already made it to the food plot.[…]
News Breaker
Cameron Parish hunters score rare triple of banded specklebellies, two with collars
With one collared, banded specklebelly already in hand, Josh Breaux experienced a chill of exhilaration when his dog returned from a second retrieve with another collared, banded speck.[…]
Columns
It’s hunting, folks
“Wow, that’s awful! Why on earth (would you) kill this poor creature? Damn!”[…]