Slaying slabs

FEATURES

Snipe challenge even the best shooters

January 23, 2026

Louisiana offers sportsmen excellent opportunities to hunt snipe after duck season ends, but few people take advantage of it.

Winter fishing at Grand Isle

January 23, 2026

Sportsmen can take their pick of inshore, nearshore or offshore waters around Grand Isle, theoretically all in the same day.

HUNTING

Venison Dumpling-Stuffed French Bread

February 15, 2026

Easy to slice, easy to share, and perfect for gatherings, this venison stuffed French bread was built with Super Bowl Sunday in mind.

BASS FISHING

This high school pair’s differences make them a stronger bass fishing team

February 5, 2026

Cade Whittington and Gage Dowers, both juniors at Sulphur High School, complement each other well and are a great bass fishing team.

FRESHWATER FISHING

LWFC receives update on the crappie and bass populations of the Saline-Larto Complex

February 6, 2026

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries commissioners took no action on proposed regulations for Saline-Larto Complex crappie and largemouth bass.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2025

January 20, 2026

The LDWF estimates that 947,103 pounds of red snapper were landed during the 2025 private recreational season.

INSHORE FISHING

Winter fishing at Grand Isle

January 23, 2026

Sportsmen can take their pick of inshore, nearshore or offshore waters around Grand Isle, theoretically all in the same day.

Grand Isle State Park

January 23, 2026

Grand Isle State Park offers a variety of recreational activities, including beach access, fishing, shrimping, kayaking and crabbing.

Wintry weather fishing

February 1, 2026

Proper preparation is a key element to not only get the enjoyment out of your winter fishing trip but to also get there and back safely.

PHOTO CONTEST
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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents seize live alligator on Bourbon Street

February 14, 2026

LDWF Enforcement Division agents seized a live alligator from a subject on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of Feb. 14.

RECIPES

Venison Lo Mein

January 19, 2026

Venison Lo Mein is a twist on a beloved Chinese noodle dish known for its satisfying texture and savory flavor.

FIELD NOTES

Wintry weather fishing

February 1, 2026

Proper preparation is a key element to not only get the enjoyment out of your winter fishing trip but to also get there and back safely.