Breaking News
Ducks flood into Bayou State for west zone season opener
More than 1.8 million ducks have poured into the state for the regular-season opener tomorrow, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.[…]
Statewide LA
Apex Predator
Early Season Woes
The beginning of the hunting season had its ups and downs, but the lows were far outweighing the highs. Frustration peaking, I felt as I did when I started bow hunting public land as a kid, unable to ever get a kill.[…]
News Breaker
Duck season opener forecast positive; drought still a concern for field hunters
With what was a solid September teal season for most now faintly in the rearview mirror, Louisiana waterfowlers are keenly focused on the imminent kickoff to the state’s “big duck” season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Monthly contest winners announced
Winners in three the Nikon Big Buck Photo, Trail Cam and Deer Video contests have been selected, with each winner earning a great Sportsman Gear package.[…]
Columns
Escape the dark side
The key to a successful deer program is to keep the habitat productive for deer throughout the entire year, not just during the hunting season. In fact, when the hunting season comes around, deer growth and development is over, and it is now harvest time.[…]
Columns
The lexicon of drop leaders
The recent passing of Steve Jobs, co-creator of the first personal computer, gave this columnist reason to think of all the contributions that computers have made in our lives.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
What gives?
Dear Capt. Paul:
I have some coordinates directly from a buddy’s GPS, but they are not bringing me to the same location as his GPS?[…]
Columns
Stupid horse
Scientists, I am convinced, have a droll sense of humor. It is most evident in the scientific names that they conjure up to hang on some poor creature. Take, for example, the king mackerel, Scomberomorus cavalla.[…]
Columns
The much maligned “9”
It happened again at an afternoon barbecue a few months ago. A new acquaintance commented he was looking at buying a new pistol.[…]
Deer Hunting
Voting begins in Big Buck, Trail Cam contests
Voting has begun in the Nikon Big Buck and Trail Cam contests in which LouisianaSportsman.com users name the monthly winners.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
How to make a simple duck blind
Here is a simple and effective method for making a blind that does not take much time: Cut a piece of 1/2- or 3/4-inch plywood about 3 feet by 6 feet, and lay it on some solid marsh.[…]
Hunting
Up-Rite Express
The Up-Rite Express is the only tree stand available today that one person can carry in, assemble and lock the seat, shooting platform and safety restraint to a tree in less than 10 minutes, all from the safety of the ground.[…]
Contents
Mastering the Marsh
It was the perfect lease. After years of waiting, they had finally landed a prime duck-hunting lease, and opening day had arrived. As they waited in the pre-dawn darkness, they rehearsed their shots at the imaginary gray ducks and widgeon that would surely be swinging into the decoys when legal shooting time arrived — a mere 15 minutes away.[…]
General
Royal Purple Gun Oil
Royal Purple has developed a high performance synthetic gun oil that is specifically formulated to provide exceptional wear protection as well as protection against rust and saltwater corrosion.[…]
Sidebars
How to make a simple marsh blind
Here is a simple and effective method for making a blind that does not take much time: Cut a piece of 1/2- or 3/4-inch plywood about 3 feet by 6 feet, and lay it on some solid marsh.[…]
General
Don’t Bite Me! Patch
Whether you are camping, golfing, hunting, fishing or watching an outdoor sporting event, you can now enjoy your time outdoors without worrying about pesky bugs.[…]