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Antlers & Hicks Podcast | The Hottest Thing Going; High School BASS Fishing
As the winter months creep by, a sport that some may not even know exists is starting to gain ground. We all know of the other sports that kids can participate in when they’re in high school, but bass fishing is quickly being added to that list. And with scholarships on the line, these kids aren’t just … Continue reading
”Do Not Be Discouraged….”
It was cold and dark as I stood at the edge of the thicket that bordered the shooting lane that I was standing in while firecrackers popped off in the distance. It was the evening of January 1, 2021 and just moments before, I’d shot at the largest buck I’d ever seen on the hoof. With … Continue reading
New Local Crappie Trail Coming Soon
Brittney Naron has been a familiar face on the waters of North Louisiana for a few years now. Born in Benton, La, she has found a love for crappie fishing and is trying her hand at something new this year. She is forming a crappie club for the first time and if her vision for the trail … Continue reading
NELAHS Anglers D’arbonne Tournament Was Tough
Most people who make New Years resolutions, center them around physical and mental health or maybe some sort of spiritual growth. I think we all can agree that those are truly the cornerstones of life. My new year resolution centered around one this thing year and it wasn’t personal growth. It was centered around the … Continue reading
Why All The Big Bass at Caney Lately?
If you pay attention to local bass fishing, you’ve seen the same thing that I’ve seen the last ten days or so. Big big Caney Lake bass being hoisted high in the air. But why? Last night I sat down with local angler Connor Nimrod and we talked about the recent big weights coming off … Continue reading
Outdoors People, Why The Hate?
Have you ever heard the term “Women are catty”? I have. I’ve heard it my entire life. Vocabulary.com says this about the term catty; “If you act catty, you’re malicious or snotty toward other people. The adjective is unfortunately used more often to describe females than males, but anyone who treats people nastily can be … Continue reading
NELA Young Guns Bring in Monster Bag With An 11.80 Big Bass
At the end of each year, some people start slowing down and settling in, licking the wounds that the previous year may have given them. That’s some people. That’s not Gage Struben from Luna, La or his fishing partner Colby Dark. Struben tore up the high school ranks when he was in school at West … Continue reading
LDWF to Hold Three Public Hearings in January on Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Season NOI
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent (NOI) passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission in November. The meetings will be: To see the full NOI, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources/category/commission-action-items. For more information or to … Continue reading
When A Hunter Says Nothing At All
Most of you reading this know some of my background. Some may not and for those who do, I’ll give you the cliffs notes. Union Parish native, girl dad, certified Buckmasters Whitetail Trophy Record Book scorer, and former outdoor writer dabbling in the craft once again. In the time since getting certified to score deer, … Continue reading
LDWF Hunting and Fishing Licenses May Now be Renewed Prior to Expiration
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has updated the licensing system to allow individuals to renew their licenses before expiration. Previously, license holders had to wait until their license expired before repurchasing it. Once you renew your license, the expiration resets to 365 days after your renewal. Auto-Renew License holders may also sign … Continue reading
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