Columns
The haunt for reds in October
Lately I’ve been enjoying the new “Jack Ryan” television series. Based on the novels by Tom Clancy, Ryan is a CIA analyst-turned-operative who is called upon to save our country from various enemies.[…]
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Sidebars
Stick it to ‘em: Paddle smart stickers could save lives
Started a few years ago, Operation Paddle Smart is a goal of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to educate paddle-sport enthusiasts on how to stay safe, be responsible boaters and help emergency responders in search and rescue (SAR) situations.[…]
Flounder
Tippets
This month, specks will be thick in the interior lakes and marshes. Look for clear water and some tidal movement. Or better yet, diving birds.[…]
Columns
A new deer season is here — what will it bring?
Except for the issue with chronic wasting disease in Northeast Louisiana, the 2017 season was so-so. Hopefully 2018 will be a little more exciting. But what exactly will does this new season have in store for hunters in the Bayou State?[…]
Sidebars
October’s Best Bets
October’s Best Bets[…]
Columns
The new Matrix Monster
Chas Champagne and charter boat captain Ty Hibbs, both Louisianians, were having a ball this summer catching jack crevalle and the occasional large speckled trout off the coast of Florida.[…]
Contents
Cover: October 2018
Bowhunters return to the deer woods this month, with breeding already taking place in some parts of the state.[…]
Columns
Hunting health and safety
We do a lot of work getting ready for hunting season. Planning trips, choosing the right gear, setting up deer stands and the list goes on and on. Along with all the planning and anticipation we make a considerable financial investment in what we hope will be a successful season.[…]
Columns
Draw your own conclusions
Much of the allure of bowhunting is the challenge it presents. Timing your draw is one of the hardest skills to learn as a bowhunter.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Big Lake’s T-Rex duck calls
From T-Reed to T-Rex. It wasn’t a long stretch for the call designers at South Carolina-based Big Lake Outdoor Products, who earlier this year debuted a pair of T-Rex duck calls, one in acrylic and one in wood.[…]
Columns
What’s wrong with simple?
October is finally here, and beyond sitting in a stand and bowhunting, you know what that means. It is once again time to plant food plots. […]
Hunting
Halo XL600 Laser Rangefinder
Never again will I have to guess how far away that gobbler is walking.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Plano’s Kayak V-Crate
If tackle storage on your kayak is an issue (and it probably is), then this custom designed tackle box for your ‘yak is definitely worth considering.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Leupold’s VX-Freedom
If you want a scope that can stand up to whatever you dish out, then check out the new Leupold VX-Freedom. Does it boast elite optical performance at a price you can’t ignore? Of course. […]
News Breaker
Top tactics for public waterfowling success
With so many quality options for chasing waterfowl on the Bayou State’s public land, most hunters usually find a few birds for the pot.[…]
Contents
Moving targets — Top tactics for public land deer hunting
It was late summer near Concordia Parish. Temperatures hovering near the 100-degree mark coupled with dense humidity congested the air. The trees, lush with green foliage, offered some shade, but provided little relief for ultra-marathon runner Josh Chauvin.[…]