Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout, redfish in ‘full fall swing’ around Dularge
A Dularge fishing guide said speckled trout and redfish are plentiful in and around Lake Mechant and Sister Lake.[…]
Statewide LA
General
Mr. Beams shines bright as charging station for mobile devices
The Mr. Beams UltraBright lantern not only provides 260 lumens of light, but can also fully charge three smartphones via a USB port and still provide 15 hours of light on one set of 4 D-cell batteries.[…]
Apex Predator
No longer shutout by the shutdown, the Apex Predator takes aim at National Wildlife Refuge hunts
After preparing all season for an opening week of action on my favorite National Wildlife Refuge this year, my hunting plans got shut down by the government shutdown.[…]
Deer Hunting
Two men cited for taking deer illegally in Avoyelles and Rapides parishes, LDWF says
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited two men this week for alleged deer hunting violations that occurred earlier this month in Avoyelles and Rapides parishes, according to a press release.[…]
Deer of the Year
Melville hunter arrows big 11-pointer in Avoyelles Parish
Damian Leonards picked the perfect time Tuesday afternoon to finally make his first bow hunt of the year in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Anacoco hunter takes down potential P&Y buck
Early on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 8, Casey Martin knew he had to catch an afternoon flight to work offshore for his usual two-week hitch.[…]
Columns
College kayaking clubs
Many college students dream of playing hooky to get out on the water for a day of fishing. (I hear some actually do it.) So how great would it be if there was an organization that promoted college fishing clubs and set up a system to allow friendly competition with the chance to win some great prizes?[…]
Deer Hunting
National wildlife management preserves open as scheduled this weekend
The National Red Dirt and Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserves will be open for hunting this weekend as published in the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hunting regulations pamphlet.[…]
General
Federal refuges reopen after government shutdown ends
National wildlife refuges that were closed to all access during the 16-day federal government shutdown reopened early this morning, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service official told Louisiana Sportsman.[…]
Fishing
Revamped ATTRAXX lures feature new formula that engages a fish’s predatory instinct to feed
The scientifically engineered and patented SCI-X feeding stimulants in ATTRAXX fishing lures have been revamped with improved formulas for both marine and freshwater applications.[…]
Events & Announcements
Construction begins on Bayou Sorrel boat launch improvements
Construction has already begun on improvements to the Bayou Sorrel boat launch located in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, according to a news release from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.[…]
Bass Fishing
Booyah Boo Series
Two of America’s bass fishing legends turned artificial lure designers realized soon after the umbrella rig craze subsided somewhat that, indeed, the almighty mousetrap could be improved.[…]
Deer Hunting
Patience required to maximize stand setup
If your property is large enough to hold deer, West Monroe bowhunter Curtis Simpson believes you can help hold more deer by setting up a system of stands that move progressively deeper from the outside edges of the land to the interior where bigger bucks are likely to be.[…]
Coastal Projects
Bygone barriers
It’s a rather simple matter to underestimate the worth of Louisiana’s barrier islands. When the freshwater river flow slacks off a bit and shrimp are able inch closer to the coastline, barrier islands attract anglers and guides like moths to a flame.[…]
Coastal Projects
In the plan to preserve Louisiana’s barrier islands
Louisiana’s Master Plan for coastal restoration, hurricane protection and flood control has a massive $50 billion budget that will be spread out over the next 50 years or so.[…]
Hog Hunting
Making hog’s head cheese
Hog’s head cheese, of course, isn’t a cheese made of dairy products; rather, it is a meat jelly known to professional cooks as a “terrine.”[…]