Deer Hunting
Anatomy of a deer hunt
The author witnessed a very unusual hunt during the 2023-24 season when he went bow hunting on the Atchafalaya Delta WMA. […]
Field Notes
Field Notes
Get out, be safe, catch fish
Winter kayak fishing can be safe and productive as long as common sense is used in deciding when the conditions are right. […]
Field Notes
A special Christmas hunt
A long-ago rabbit hunt on Christmas Day is one of the author’s favorite outdoor memories from his childhood. […]
Field Notes
Step up your kayak fishing game
Follow these tips to take your kayak fishing game to the next level. […]
Deer Hunting
Become a mentor to help out new hunters
Ricky Aucoin thanks his dad for taking the time and effort to introduce him to hunting. He now passes the torch to his grandson, Baylor. […]
Field Notes
Fall fishing is a kayak angler’s delight
Kayak anglers delight in the fact that trout and redfish have ganged up in the marshes and water temperature keeps them close inshore. […]
Bass Fishing
Flasher units still work for anglers
In today’s world of high-tech electronics, old-style flasher units are still valid tools for bass anglers. […]
Field Notes
Youth waterfowl primer
The legacy of our state’s long and storied history in waterfowl hunting depends critically on the next generation wanting to head afield. […]
Field Notes
Preserve that trophy for the taxidermist
Putting so much time and effort into the hunt makes it especially important to take prepare the animal for the taxidermist. […]
Field Notes
The peekaboo beaver
October can feel like a mixture of summer and fall, with temperatures ranging all over the place. It’s a great time to be in the woods, on the water, or both. On this day, we
Field Notes
Tackle management is essential for kayak anglers
Organizing your fishing tackle and gear goes a long way for kayak anglers. […]
Field Notes
Introducing someone to kayak fishing
Capt. Eric Muhoberac guided two new kayak anglers, Sterling Scott and Grant Roberts, to the Myrtle Grove area to chase some redfish. […]