Lake Providence hunter gets surprise trophy buck

FEATURES

Cold river slabs

November 21, 2025

December offers some of the best sac-a-lait fishing. These fish are now moving into the deeper areas of the main rivers and dead-end canals.

Ask the duck hunting experts

November 21, 2025

Sitting down with a diverse group of Louisiana duck hunters in order to discuss calling tactics, decoy tips, scouting and strategy.

HUNTING

Six hours after shot, Beau bags his buck

December 2, 2025

Fifteen-year-old Beau Barrios was hunting with his dad in Avoyelles Parish on Nov. 21 when he arrowed a big 8-point buck.

BASS FISHING

LDWF launches development of Louisiana’s first stakeholder-driven Black Bass Management Plan

November 7, 2025

The state’s first ever stakeholder-driven Black Bass Management Plan to guide conservation, management, and fishing opportunities.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Cold river slabs

November 21, 2025

December offers some of the best sac-a-lait fishing. These fish are now moving into the deeper areas of the main rivers and dead-end canals.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Recreational red snapper season to close Nov. 16

November 13, 2025

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the red snapper season at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16.

INSHORE FISHING

The conflict continues between anglers and menhaden industry

December 1, 2025

Maybe it’s time to stop comparing the apples of the recreational fishing folks to the oranges of the menhaden operations.

Toadfish Carbon Elite II Spinning Reel

November 21, 2025

Featuring seven internal seals for top-notch watertight performance, the Toadfish Carbon Elite II Spinning Reel is lighter, smoother and stronger than the original Carbon Elite,.

Chalmette gets hot when it’s cold

November 21, 2025

The Chalmette area waters remain a great place for colder weather anglers to catch a variety of highly prized fish.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF now accepting applications for 38th Enforcement Academy

December 3, 2025

The application period for the LDWF Enforcement Division’s 38th Enforcement Academy opens today, Dec. 1, and will stay open until Dec. 22.

RECIPES

Alligator Piccata

November 24, 2025

The alligator tail is pounded thin, lightly pan-fried and served with a buttery lemon and caper sauce over angel hair pasta.

FIELD NOTES

These bass fishing teens are ready to rise to the occasion

November 7, 2025

Hahnville High School’s Drew Todaro and Chase Muller are the first bass anglers from Hahnville High to qualify for nationals.