Field Notes Archives - Page 11 of 47

April 30, 2026

Chiller killer: Dealing with hypothermia

January 29, 2024 John N. Felsher

Hypothermia occurs when a body’s core temperature drops too low and impairs body functions. It can occur even at temperatures well above 40 degrees. […]

Huge gar are fun to catch and provide a tasty fish dinner when cleaned and prepared correctly. (Photo by Ricky Aucoin)

Catching, cleaning and eating huge gar

January 28, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

Baylor Allen has devoted a lot of time to studying and researching techniques on how to most efficiently deal with alligator gar. […]

After the season is over is a great time to test your food plot’s soil, and to prepare it for upcoming plantings. (Photo by Jeff Burleson)

Be prepared to give your food plots a post-season review

January 23, 2024 Jeff Burleson

This is a great time to do a post-season review on your food plots, and see what changes are in order to make your next ones even better. […]

Celebrating 50 years of duck hunting

January 12, 2024 Dale Bordelon

This will be Dale Bordelon’s 50th duck hunting season. He loves teaching about the old ways and encouraging others to pass on the traditions. […]

This angler was lucky that he fell out of his kayak during the summer and had many people nearby. However, doing so alone, during the winter, could have disastrous consequences. There is no need to avoid most kayak fishing during the winter, but common-sense precautions must be utilized.

The fish are biting, but kayakers should be prepared

January 12, 2024 Chris Holmes

Kayak fishing in the winter can be fun and rewarding, but common sense must be applied. Carry some type of emergency bag. […]

Some kayak anglers have been motorizing their craft for the past 20 years or so. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)

Get your motor running

January 7, 2024 Phillip Gentry

Adding a motor to your fishing kayak is not a new idea, and offers many advantages. But is it the right move for you and your fishing kayak? […]

The tiller console with grab bar and instrument panel is one feature that makes the Switchblade so versatile.

Excel 1864 Switchblade

January 2, 2024 Brian Cope

The Excel 1864 Switchblade is a game changer for waterfowl hunters that want to use their boats for more than just shooting ducks. […]

Crabs for bait

December 25, 2023 Phillip Gentry

Enhance the appeal of blue crabs as bait for redfish by cutting them to produce scent while still saving enough bait to stay on a hook. […]

The right kayak seat

December 23, 2023 Phillip Gentry

Kayak seats can make one of the biggest differences in how comfortable an angler is, and how long they’re willing to stay on the water. […]

Keeping the tradition alive, one hand-carved cypress and cane call at a time

December 22, 2023 Dale Bordelon

Duck calls are like musical instruments and the sound board is what makes it work like it is supposed to and brings ducks to your decoys. […]

Beaver Dam Lake

December 18, 2023 John N. Felsher

Many ancient oxbows along the Mississippi and other rivers provide outstanding waterfowl hunting in the Mississippi Delta region. […]

7 tips for escaping the crowds on public land

December 12, 2023 Ricky Aucoin

When hunting public land, you are competing with many other hunters. Plan ahead, get into stealth mode and think outside of the box. […]