New Iberia, United States (Local)
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Don Shoopman's coverage is heavily focused on local sports, particularly fishing and hunting. Given the high percentage of event coverage in his articles, he would likely be interested in pitches related to upcoming local sporting events, tournaments, or newsworthy achievements within the outdoor activities and wildlife sphere.
When reaching out to Don, consider providing insights into local fishing or hunting competitions, notable catches or hunts by locals in Tioga and surrounding areas. Pitches that align with the seasonal nature of his coverage may also increase their chance of being well-received.
Furthermore, given his focus on investment analysis as one of the attributes covered in his articles (11%), there could be an interest from him for topics related to investments within these outdoor activities like new gear releases or industry trends impacting fishermen and hunters.
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By: Vudu Mambo Shrimp, Lincoln Parish Hunter, Don Shoopman
Don Shoopman fishes for freshwater and saltwater species mostly in and around the Atchafalaya Basin and Vermilion Bay. He moved to the Sportsman’s Paradise in 1976, and he and his wife June live in New Iberia. They have two grown sons.
By: Don Shoopman
More and more saltwater anglers are getting their hands on redfish like this one, plus beaucoup speckled trout, when they tie on a new Vudu Mambo Shrimp.
By: Venison Lo, Don Shoopman
Don Shoopman fishes for freshwater and saltwater species mostly in and around the Atchafalaya Basin and Vermilion Bay. He moved to the Sportsman’s Paradise in 1976, and he and his wife June live in New Iberia. They have two grown sons.
By: Don Shoopman
Lannie Buteau of New Iberia got one of eight permits issued for Bear Management Area 1 and shot this 528-pound black bear in St. Mary Parish.
Bill Lewis Lures' new Big Gizz has been catching bass of all sizes, mostly big, ever since it was unveiled at ICAST 2025.
Archer Caleb Sallinger of Alexandria, a freshman at Bolton High School, got his new PB, 291, during the Oak Hill Bullseye Tournament.
By: Don Shoopman
All-time great pro bass fisherman Jacob Wheeler is all smiles when he talks about the Rapala ClapTail 110 he designed over the past few years with input from fellow bass pro Ott DeFoe and the engineering team at Rapala.
Bass Kandi’s Croaker is the latest in the fake frog offerings.
Wood Bait Country's Black Label Piglet has been racking up bass, particularly each spring, since its introduction three years ago by owner Cliff Pace of Petal, Miss.
By: Don Shoopman
This bass couldn’t resist inhaling a Booyah Poppin’ Pad Crasher that creates more surface disturbance on windy days or in thick slop, as this smilin’ bass angler discovered while fishing it.
