Creating better whitetail habitat is one of the most effective ways landowners can improve deer health, increase carrying capacity, and create more consistent hunting opportunities. While food plots often get the most attention, quality whitetail habitat depends on a combination of food, cover, bedding areas, water sources, and proper land management practices that allow deer…
If there’s one place in the United States where saltwater and freshwater fishing collide in legendary fashion, it’s Venice, Louisiana. Sitting at the very edge of the Mississippi River Delta—where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico—Venice is widely considered one of the most diverse fishing destinations in North America. On any given day, anglers can target bluewater giants…
Few outdoor traditions are more uniquely Louisiana than catching crawfish straight from the bayous, ditches, ponds, and crawfish-rich wetlands that cover the state. Whether you’re setting wire traps in a flooded field, using bait along a canal bank, or teaching the next generation how to run traps before sunrise, crawfishing is deeply woven into Louisiana’s…
When Louisiana’s summer heat arrives, few outdoor activities are more popular than floating down the Bogue Chitto River. Known for its clear water, sandy bottoms, towering pine forests, and scenic landscapes, the Bogue Chitto offers one of the best tubing experiences in the state. Located in southeastern Louisiana near the Mississippi border, the river attracts…
Spring turkey season is one of the most exciting times of the year for Louisiana hunters. As gobblers become more vocal and responsive during the breeding season, hunters have a unique opportunity to match wits with one of the most challenging game animals in North America. Success often comes down to understanding turkey behavior, choosing…
Louisiana is widely known as one of the premier duck hunting destinations in North America, offering vast expanses of marshes, coastal wetlands, flooded timber, and wildlife management areas that attract millions of migratory waterfowl each year. For hunters looking to experience world-class waterfowl hunting without the cost of a private lease, Louisiana’s public lands provide…
When it comes to hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure, few places in America can rival Louisiana. Known as the Sportsman’s Paradise, the Bayou State offers world-class bass fishing, legendary waterfowl hunting, abundant coastal fisheries, and thousands of acres of public land to explore. From chasing redfish in the marshes of Venice to hunting deer in…
Louisiana’s beaches and barrier islands offer some of the best opportunities on the Gulf Coast to catch trophy speckled trout from shore. During the spring and summer months, larger trout move into the surf zone to feed on migrating baitfish, shrimp, and other forage, creating exciting fishing opportunities for anglers willing to brave the sand,…
For generations, Louisiana hunters and anglers have planned trips around moon phases, believing that the position of the moon influences animal movement, feeding activity, and overall success in the field and on the water. From deer hunters watching major and minor feeding periods to anglers timing fishing trips around full and new moons, lunar tables…