Have you ever been a part of one of those adventures into the outdoors that left a lasting memory that you’ll never forget? Tanner Kelm, a young man from Wisconsin, had a dream. Tanner always had a passion for the outdoors and frequently visited a family fishing camp in upstate Wisconsin mostly targeting northern pike and muskie.
If you say the name “Sturgis” to any motorcycle enthusiasts across the country, you may see their ears perk up. That annual pilgrimage of ramblers to a small town near South Dakota’s Black Hills has gained recognition even outside of the biker community. Resembling that summer spectacle of steel & leather, there’s one weekend each year where a small Gulf Coast fishing community attracts more plastic & nylon per square foot than most sporting goods stores
In the heart of Acadiana, just about 35 minutes from the Louisiana city of Lafayette, sits a retreat where you can catch, cook, and sleep like a true Cajun. Welcome to Crawfish Haven/ Mrs. Rose’s Bed and Breakfast where owner & proprietor Barry Toups finds joy in introducing guests from around the world to authentic Cajun living.
For most hunters, it’s only natural for us to associate the phrase “man’s best hunting companion” to one of the many breeds of hunting canine, but there’s a small group of hunters whose colleague in the field is valued for their keen eye, swift maneuvers, and sharp talons instead of their sense of smell. These are falconers.
In Louisiana, waterfowl hunters have seen a continued decline in recent years. The cause? Well, that’s a topic for another conversation where opinions vary from state-to-state, and from top-to-bottom of the Mississippi Flyway.