Columns
Deer camera techniques
My excitement level is now building to a fever pitch as I plot and plan strategies for the soon-to-begin deer season.[…]
Statewide LA
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
Conditions look good for teal-season opener despite Hurricane Isaac’s passing
As we enter the final days before the 2012 teal season, there’s much to look forward to for most hunters across the Bayou State. Record drought to our north has combined with record numbers of birds reported to be winging south this fall.[…]
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In Plain Sight: Tips for duck hunting from layout boats
You hear it all the time when it comes to duck blind concealment: Low profile is key.[…]
Columns
A new season but the game is the same
If you didn’t like the 2011 deer season you probably will not like the 2012 season.[…]
Columns
Not your typical creature bait
Just look at those rows and rows and rows of soft-plastic creature baits, the success story of the 21st century, on the shelves at the main outlets and the local fishing tackle shops. It can be a mind-boggling challenge to pick up the right one(s).[…]
Breaking News
Tax-free weekend set for Sept. 7-9
The Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Sept. 7-9 is the perfect time to stock up on all the hunting supplies for the coming year without paying state or local taxes.[…]
Bass Fishing
Made in the Shade: Catch more bass by fishing the shade
My Lucky Craft Sammy topwater landed less than its length from the base of a cypress tree. I mindlessly snapped it back and forth a couple times to impart that lazy walk-the-dog action that big bass just can’t seem to ignore.[…]
Events & Announcements
September issue is stacked with hunting recommendations
The September issue of Louisiana Sportsman has hit newsstands across the state, and is packed with information to help you be more successful during the upcoming hunting season.[…]
Hunting
Ameristep Chair Blind
The new Ameristep Magnum Tent Chair Blind is compact, lightweight, durable and was designed with the archery hunter in mind.[…]
Contents
2012-13 Rut Calendar
The key to having a good deer population is to have good reproduction to replace the deer harvested from the previous season and those that die from natural mortality.[…]
Fishing
Maui Jim sunglasses
A new collection of sunglasses from Maui Jim were designed specifically for fishing, marine and water sports enthusiasts.[…]
Cobia
Occupy West Delta: Cobia fishing explodes around West Delta rigs
Anglers can head to the West Delta rigs to take advantage of the cobia invasion as these hard fighters make their way eastward.[…]
Deer Hunting
Track the rut yourself
There are several simple ways a hunter can keep tabs on his deer herd in order to determine when the rut is going on.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Carolina Cradle
The Carolina Cradle can be affixed to the stock of your favorite turkey gun and allows you to work any 3 5/8-inch call with minimal movement.[…]
Cobia
Little need for live bait when fishing for cobia
When it comes to catching cobia on the shallow satellite rigs in West Delta during September, Capt. Gray Long insists on using jigs.[…]
Deer Hunting
Are deer numbers down?
The reported deer harvest for the 2011 Deer Season will be the lowest on record, according to LDWF deer biologist Scott Durham.[…]