Bass Fishing
Cajun Baby’s top winter lures
February can be a mixed bag weather-wise, so anglers heading out this month need to be prepared for a wide-range of options depending on what Mother Nature has in store. […]
Field Notes
Field Notes
Layer up for winter trips
If you’re planning a wintertime fishing trip, it’s best to pay close attention to the weather forecast and dress accordingly. […]
Field Notes
Look to the buoys for fishing predictions
Traditional lunar tables are great to give you an idea of high and low tide predictions for your general area, but localized weather conditions — especially wind — can have a big impact on tidal flow. […]
Deer Hunting
Concealment is key to late-season success
Russ McVey feels there is no more important time for deer hunters to work on concealment than during January. […]
Ducks
How to field-breast ducks
A fast method of field-breasting ducks from Bob Marshall, the former outdoors editor for the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper. […]
Field Notes
How to build an anchor caddy
The anchor caddy is a lot easier, faster and quieter than storing and anchor inside a hatch. […]
Bass Fishing
Pitching to do something
Pitching lures into heavy cover is a great way to catch bass, but it’s a technique that takes some getting used to. […]
Deer Hunting
Top 7 tips of a buck killer
John Pecoraro of Youngsville, La., has learned how to fool wily bucks. Here are his keys to mid-season hunting success. […]
Field Notes
Become a Decoy Doc
A little TLC can bring older duck decoys back to life, so when you need to greet those northern red-legged greenheads they are all ready for the show. […]
Deer Hunting
10 tips for better trophy photos
So you’ve killed a monster buck. Now what? Take pictures that really capture that special memory. Here are some tips to take better photos. […]
Field Notes
How to create a loop
User “smokinburger” posted step-by-step instructions on how to create a loop that is perfect for attaching anchors and with other boating uses — and pretty much anything else with which a loop can be helpful — on the MS-Sportsman.com forum. […]
Field Notes
Tips for opening-day decoy spreads
Lively discussions about decoy spread strategies have probably gone on since wood carvers starting crafting lifelike dekes in the 1800s. […]