Field Notes
Reds on docks
Find a dock that’s in full sunlight, close to shallow and deep water, and with moving water, and you’re in the right spot for redfish. […]
Field Notes
Deer Hunting
A rifle for a present?
If you’re lucky enough to be the recipient of a new rifle, here is a time-proven and simple method for breaking in a barrel that you can’t go wrong with. […]
Deer Hunting
Make some noise: deer make plenty
Although vocalizations from white-tailed deer occur year-round, deer undoubtedly intensify their larynx usage as the rut gets under way. […]
Deer Hunting
Judge a buck’s age by his body
The key component of trophy deer management is age; hunters need to learn to age bucks on the hoof in order to truly make harvest decisions. […]
Deer Hunting
Mushrooms: Prime deer food
Mushrooms are one of the most-overlooked deer foods available during just about every month, including fall and the approaching winter. […]
Field Notes
6 huge mistakes to avoid in coyote trapping
When you’re trapping this season, avoid these common mistakes when using foothold traps, and you’ll catch more coyotes than ever. […]
Field Notes
“B.Y.O.G.”— Bring your own gas — and save cash
Capt. Todd Seither transports less expensive fuel from his home up in St. Rose to gas up his 24-foot Skeeter down at Cajun Fishing Adventures in Buras. […]
Deer Hunting
An 8-legged threat to hunters
It’s no surprise that spiders are a common culprit for hunters’ annual ailments in the field, some even resulting in hospital visits. […]
Crappie/Bream
Tips for slabs after dark
The details of your setup and presentation are important. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips for crappie. […]
Bass Fishing
Stick a toothpick in it
One of the best tools a bass fisherman can have, especially during the summer when fish live largely in deep, cool, oxygenated water, are toothpicks. […]