Buck recovers after damaged antler and becomes true trophy again

PHOTO CONTEST – ENTER YOUR PHOTO NOW

Shonda’s Caddo Lake bass

October 24, 2025

Shonda Hawks holds a lunker bass she caught on Aug. 15, 2025 at Caddo Lake.

Mallory’s first scamp grouper

October 22, 2025

Capt. Hays Burleigh put his wife, Mallory, on her very first scamp grouper. This 17-pound beauty was reeled in about 350 feet down out of Fourchon Marina.

DEER OF THE YEAR

College student finds time away from school to down big buck

November 17, 2025

College student Anna McNeely was hunting in Natchitoches Parish on Nov. 1 when she shot a trophy 17-point buck.

HUNTING

LWFC approves NOI to LDWF Hunter Education program for instructor recruitment, age certification

November 7, 2025

The LWFC approved a NOI to the LDWF Hunter Education program that would lower the certification age and enhance instructor recruitment.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Five of Louisiana’s premier bank fishing catfish spots

October 24, 2025

For the dedicated bank angler looking to fill the freezer this November, Louisiana offers no shortage of productive catfish waters.

FIELD NOTES

Fontainebleau State Park

October 24, 2025

Fontainebleau State Park works to conserve the history of the area as well as its bountiful natural beauty within its boundaries.

INSHORE FISHING

Fontainebleau State Park

October 24, 2025

Fontainebleau State Park works to conserve the history of the area as well as its bountiful natural beauty within its boundaries.

Bull reds on the beach

October 25, 2025

Grand Isle is a one-stop shop for bull reds right now and they can be found almost anywhere along the island.

Trout anglers can enjoy comfortable kayak fishing this month

November 11, 2025

There is no better time of the year for kayak anglers to pursue limits of speckled trout across the coast of Louisiana than November.

FISHING REPORTS
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NEWS BREAKERS

The November 2025 waterfowl population estimates

November 14, 2025

The 2025 November survey estimate of 1,238,000 ducks in Louisiana’s coastal region and Little River basin is 143% higher than last November.

RECIPES

Wild Pork Boudin Stuffed Mushrooms

October 26, 2025

Stuffed mushrooms can come in many shapes, sizes and fillings. Wild pork boudin and pepper jack cheese was used for this recipe.

NEW PRODUCTS

Shimano Spheros SW5000XG

October 24, 2025

The Shimano Spheros SW5000XG is the spinning reel you want when heading to the saltwater fishing grounds.