Big Buck Contest




The winners of the 2013 Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest received special plaques, and youth division winner Kendall Haygood nabbed a Yamaha Grizzly 350 ATV given away in a random drawing. West Monroe high-schooler wins Yamaha ATV in Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest
March 17 at 9:21 pm
Some people are so lucky, you can’t help but laugh. Take West Monroe's Kendall Haygood, for instance.

Brooke Morrison (left) and Andre F. Cazelot adjusted to changing weather conditions to win the 2013 Louisiana Sportsman Big Bass Championship and pocket the $12,000 top prize. Cazelot, Morrison win Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship
March 17 at 8:23 pm
Life is ever changing, and that’s never more true than in tournament bass fishing. And the 2013 Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship is a prime example of just how much of a difference the turning of the heavens can make.

Ryan Young (left) and Luke Billiu put together 18.23 pounds in the Lake Verret area to take lead of the 2013 Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship after the first day of competition. Billiu, Young lead Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship after first day
March 16 at 7:57 pm
Conditions were clear and calm for the first couple of hours of the Skeeter-Yamaha Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship, and then the wind began wailing out of the south.

Stop by the Bass Tank to learn the secret fishing tactics of the pros. Brush up on your fishing tactics at the Bass Tank
February 27 at 10:53 am
If you’ve ever wondered how professional anglers make catching lunker bass look so easy, you’ll want to check out the Bass Tank at this year’s Louisiana Sportsman Show.

Bring the kids to the 2013 Louisiana Sportsman Show March 14-17 — there will be plenty of activities to keep them busy. Kids Zone rounds out family friendly activities
February 26 at 2:20 pm
New for this year will be the Louisiana Sportsman Kids Zone, which will feature plenty of family oriented activities for the entire family.

Drive a new Yamaha ATV on the test track to experience all the great features. Test drive a new ATV at the Yamaha test track
February 21 at 2:51 pm
The Yamaha test track is your chance to experience the different features and abilities that Yamaha ATVs have to offer. Whether for work or recreational use, this is the time to compare models and find the one that best fits your needs.

Get ready to make some great deals on hunting and fishing equipment at the Sportsman Zone presented by Bowie Outfitters. Great deals on hunting and fishing gear to be found at the Discount Zone
February 21 at 2:47 pm
The Discount Zone is new for the 2013 Louisiana Sportsman Show, and you won’t want to miss out on all the deals on its wide array of hunting and fishing gear.

Louisiana Sportsman ATV Show brings largest selection of the year to Baton Rouge area Louisiana Sportsman ATV Show brings largest selection of the year to Baton Rouge area
February 15 at 3:20 pm
This year's show will provide the best opportunity this year to buy an ATV from a wide variety of dealers.

Bring your bow to show off your talents at the various archery exhibits. Louisiana Sportsman's Show to Host 3-D Archery shoot and compeition
February 15 at 3:00 pm
This year’s Louisiana Sportsman Show will include three archery shoots to provide a range of activities for all ages.

Sportsman Show’s Jambalaya Cook-off returns for second year; Cracklin Contest is new addition for 2013 Sportsman Show’s Jambalaya Cook-off returns for second year; Cracklin Contest is new addition for 2013
February 14 at 3:22 pm
The Louisiana Sportsman Show will once again host a Jambalaya Cook-off that pits the recipes of some very skilled cooking teams against one another.


Find great deals on tractor, farm equipment, lawn mowers and all manner of power equipment during the Louisiana Sportsman Show's tractor and power equipment zone. Tractors and Lawn Equipment for Sale at Louisiana Sportsman Show
February 2 at 3:25 pm
Tractors, farm equipment and lawn mowers and equipment will be displayed and available for sale at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival, March 14-17, 2013 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana. Festival shoppers can find everything they need to prepare and manage their food plots, maintain their hunting lease or fishing property or just keep the grass cut.

Louisiana Sportsman Boat Show brings largest selection of the year to Baton Rouge area Louisiana Sportsman Boat Show brings largest selection of the year to Baton Rouge area
February 2 at 10:35 am
The Louisiana Sportsman Show has always included a full complement of boat dealers, but this year's show scheduled for March 14-17 will provide an even greater focus on the latest boat offerings.

Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest rules
January 27 at 4:28 pm
1. Legally killed bucks shot during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons are eligible for entry in any of the eight categories: Best Louisiana Gun, Best Louisiana Bow, Best Mississippi Gun, Best Mississippi Bow, Best Out-of-State Gun, Best Out-of-State Bow, Youth, Muzzleloader/Crossbow.

Official Rules for the 2013 Louisiana Sportsman Open Bass Championship
January 27 at 7:11 am
The following have been declared off limits:
• All private lands, including but not limited to, Adams Ponds, Avoca Islands, Delta Farms.
• All legally posted waters.
• The Marsh (if uncertain where the march begins at the end of a canal, fish until the banks end.
• Gated Canals
• Doiron’s new subdivision canal
You cannot run across the marsh to gain access to fishable waters.


1. These Rules apply to all entrants of this tournament. Violation of any of these rules will warrant appropriate disciplinary action by Tournament Director. Any protest must be received in writing and signed within fifteen minutes of final check-in deadline (to be taken literally). Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse entry of any person. Louisiana Sportsman’s Show Mgmt decisions will be final in all matters.

 Louisiana Sportsman Jambalaya Cook-off seasons up Sportsmen’s Show Louisiana Sportsman Jambalaya Cook-off seasons up Sportsmen’s Show
January 24 at 5:33 pm
Gonzales is the undisputed Jambalaya Capitol of the World, and the 2012 cooking season kicks off with the Louisiana Sportsman Jambalaya Cook-off to be held March 15-17 at the Lamar-Dixon Center.

The cook-off, held in conjunction with the Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show, is open to anyone wishing to see how their special twist on jambalaya compares.

Enter Your Dog in the Louisiana Sportsman's Show Splash Dogs Competition Enter Your Dog in the Louisiana Sportsman's Show Splash Dogs Competition  Video Included
January 24 at 12:52 pm
Winter is drawing to a close and dog owners are looking for ways to engage their dogs physically and psychologically. As duck season closes, retrievers are looking for something to chase. House dogs are tired of being indoors, and they too are looking for something to do.

This is what prompted Tony Reed to develop Splash Dogs, which allows dogs to stretch out and see how far they can jump. And this dock-jumping competition is fast becoming one of America's most-popular outdoor events!

The winners of the Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship Open will pocket $12,000 next month, with the rest of the $35,000 payout being split between the second- through 25th-place teams. Louisiana Sportsman's Show Bass Tournament puts $35,000 up for grabs
January 24 at 12:51 pm
Anglers competing for the Yamaha-Skeeter Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship Open title will share a total payout of more than $35,000 on March 16-17 — and the winners of the team tournament will pocket $12,000 in cash.

Two-man teams will fish out of Doiron’s Landing in Stephensville.

That buck you killed this season could be your ticket to a free Yamaha 350 Grizzly, if you enter it into the Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest. Louisiana Big Buck Contest to Give Away Yamaha ATV
January 24 at 10:24 am
What’s better than a new four-wheeler? A new FREE four-wheeler.

And that’s exactly what’s up for grabs as part of the Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest to be held March 15-16 in Gonzales.

The contest, which is free to enter, will be held in conjunction with the Louisiana Sportsman Show at the Lamar-Dixon Center on March 14-17.

 
Next Year's Show Dates:
March 13-16, 2014
Thursday March 13
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday March 14
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday March 15
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday March 16
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location / Directions
Lamar-Dixon, Gonzales, La

Events
Boat Show
Bass Tournament
Big Buck Contest
Jambalaya / Cracklin Cook-off
Splash Dogs
ATV Show
Tractor & Outdoor Power & Equip Show
Sportsman Discount Zone
3D Archery
Swamp People / Troy Landry
Yamaha Test Track
Kids Zone
Bass Tank
• Food Court