Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

Hunting blinds 101

July 24, 2026

Various blind options work for different situations, but one factor remains constant. Effective hunting blinds must mimic the surroundings.

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

July 1, 2026

Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.

HUNTING

Louisiana hunting numbers are trending upward

July 24, 2026

Louisiana hunting participation has risen modestly compared to 10 years ago. Deer harvest numbers have risen at a higher rate.

BASS FISHING

These bass have it made in the shade

July 2, 2026

Charles Thompson will target the docks bass hide under at Cross Lake on a few occasions, but most of the time you’ll find him at Caddo Lake.

FRESHWATER FISHING

LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn parishes)

July 10, 2026

The LDWF, in conjunction with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF pushing for state management on greater amberjack

July 5, 2026

Louisiana’s push for state management of greater amberjack has reached the point where marine biologists are ready to lay out their plan.

INSHORE FISHING

As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow

July 24, 2026

According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.

Angler boats Louisiana’s potential new No. 4 tripletail on “backup trip”

July 8, 2026

Ryan Stogner of Walker was fishing with Fish Venice Charters when he caught a 37-pound tripletail, which could be the new No. 4 in the state.

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

July 24, 2026

Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents cite three subjects for turkey hunting violations

July 25, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects on July 14 for their alleged roles in violating turkey hunting regulations.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 2026

This pan-seared speckled trout dish combines fresh fish and ripe produce and gives you an option that is not deep frying.

FIELD NOTES

Tips on how to extend your hunting career

July 22, 2026

You have to want to hunt badly enough, enduring some pain and other setbacks, to ultimately achieve the goal of hunting later into your life.