Can the Mississippi River help stem coastal erosion?

If there’s one underlying assumption that’s been used to justify the $50 billion cost of Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan, it’s this: We actually have a chance to prevent Southeast Louisiana from drowning in the Gulf because the Mississippi River carries the mud and sand necessary to keep pace with sea-level rise.

300-pound mako shark jumps into anglers' boat

A pair of New Jersey anglers got more than they were looking recently when a 300-pound mako shark leaped into their boat while they were, well, shark fishing.

Boat accident near Venice claims one life, under investigation

One man died and two were injured — one seriously — in a collision yesterday between a 24-foot bay boat and a 28-foot crew boat in Plaquemines Parish near the mouth of the Mississippi River, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said today.

Newman elected to head Ducks Unlimited's board of directors

Louisiana’s John Newman has been elected chairman of the board for the national chapter of Ducks Unlimited, the organization announced.

Learn about all the functionality Ocean Kayak has packed into these three kayaks

Ocean is a pioneer in the world of sit-on-top kayaks. With a fleet of specifically dedicated fishing kayaks, Ocean brings decades of kayak manufacturing innovations to anglers. Ocean strives to make your kayak fishing adventures more comfortable and successful.

Yo-yos key to Cypress Bayou catfishing

Some of the best fishing in the state is located just 15 minutes north of Bossier City at a place called Cypress Bayou Reservoir.