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Postage Stamp Plots III

July 26, 2011 Chris Ginn

In a text message on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, Todd Masson responded to my “You’ve got to be kidding me,” message that I had just sent him at 7:30 after hearing a shot ring out from his direction, “Three deer were at feeder … Joel shot but I think he missed. He was a nervous wreck.”[…]

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Retro Port Sulphur

July 26, 2011 Humberto Fontova

Zak’s cork hit a swell right under the hovering laughing gulls and vanished.

“A no-sooner, as you guys call it!” he beamed while cranking away and looking around with a lunatic leer.[…]

Apex Predator

Gear up for floundering!

July 18, 2011 Josh Chauvin

Flounders are my favorite fish to eat. It’s usually hard to catch a limit of 10 with a rod and reel, but it can be easily done by gigging. Waiting for the correct environmental conditions and having the right gear plays a big part in sticking your limit.[…]

Hunting

Tips for choosing the right crossbow

July 14, 2011 Louisiana Sportsman

Choosing the right crossbow can be a daunting task, especially for those who making their first foray in to the weapons. Let’s face it: There’s a ton of options, and everybody says that their crossbow is the best.

In desperation, many potential crossbow hunters grasp at straws and buy the cheapest, the fastest or just the prettiest crossbow. When someone buys using these criteria to guide them there are two possible outcomes.

Either they are very lucky, or they are doomed to disappointment.[…]

News Breaker

Louisiana to keep two duck zones this year

July 7, 2011 Todd Masson

After much discussion in recent weeks regarding changes to the state’s duck-hunting zones, it looks like they’re going to stay the same after all.

At least for this year.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Waterfowl Study Leader Larry Reynolds told the commission that oversees his agency today (July 7) that he didn’t advise attempting to change the zones this season because of federal hurdles that would have to be cleared before such a plan could be implemented.[…]