Inshore Fishing
Be aware of duck hunters
Duck season opens throughout the state during November, and runs on and off through late January and early February in some areas[…]
Statewide LA
Inshore Fishing
Hypothermia Facts
• Your body heat drops quickly if you are wet or exposed to cold wind.[…]
Deer Hunting
Must have gear
Pop-up blinds are made of polyester fabric, which makes them lightweight. Most models fold down pretty small, so they’re able to be packed quite well. Setting them up takes only a few seconds.[…]
Ducks
Tips for opening-day spreads
Lively discussions about decoy spread strategies have probably gone on since wood carvers starting crafting lifelike dekes in the 1800s.[…]
Fishing
Tippets
When it comes to catching specks on the fly, November is as good as it gets. A combination of a light south wind and moving tide will make for a nice mess of trout.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tackle the task
When it comes to fishing lures, the tool is only as effective as its delivery system. That’s why DeFoe takes great care in selecting the right tackle for his balsa crankbaits.[…]
Bass Fishing
Delta Lures’ buzzbaits
“Hey, can I borrow one of those?”
Accomplished Helena, Ark. bass angler Derward Mauldin has heard that question many times before in his boat when he’s fishing with a Delta Lures buzzbait during tournament action in Arkansas, Mississippi or Louisiana. It’s perhaps the ultimate compliment, or endorsement if you will, for any artificial lure manufacturer who puts a product on the market.[…]
Bass Fishing
Slow dove hunts prompt fishing trip
Fishing has been around a long time. Heck, several of the disciples were fishermen prior to becoming Fishers of Men. […]
News Breaker
Squirrel season off to solid start
Breaux Bridge’s Sammy Guillory has experienced a very good first month of the Bayou State bushytail season.[…]
Ducks
Duck numbers down ahead of opening day
Duck hunters heading out to blinds for opening day of duck season in Louisiana’s west and coastal zones Saturday morning didn’t exactly get the news they were hoping for from the just-released November aerial survey conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Columns
For Pete’s sake — part deux
This month, we continue our tribute to Louisiana’s fly fishing legend, the late Pete Cooper Jr., by focusing on a particular species dear to his heart — flounder. […]
Field Notes
3 tips to become a better inshore angler
Here are three ways for inshore anglers to get out of their typical routine — and ultimately catch more fish.[…]
Ducks
DIY decoy rigging
For the hunter looking to save a few dollars and customize his decoy rigging, materials can be assembled for less money than pre-made rigs.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Locating benchmarks
Dear Capt. Paul:
I am interested in joining a geocaching club. Part of the activities are finding benchmarks shown on topographical maps, taking a photo of the benchmark and logging it and the photo in a club book. I have several topographical maps that show specific numbers next to a small X. Is that the benchmark for that area?[…]
Field Notes
Blind brushing tips for opening day
With the Louisiana waterfowl seasons kicking off this month, duck and goose hunters across the state will be heading out to scout and brush blinds. […]
News Breaker
New Jersey artist’s painting selected for 2018 Louisiana Duck Stamp
A New Jersey artist was selected as the winner of the 2018 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp in a competition sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]