Be clear about winter bass

PHOTO CONTEST – ENTER YOUR PHOTO NOW

Kevin Stephens and his Lake Catherine redfish

December 27, 2024

Kevin Stephens caught these fish at the Sawmill Pass in Lake Catherine. The redfish was 29 pounds.

Jesse Perritt’s first deer

January 17, 2025

Jesse Perritt, 5, with his first deer killed on Nov. 21 in West Feliciana Parish.

DEER OF THE YEAR

Patience pays off with trophy Claiborne Parish buck

January 14, 2025

On Jan. 3, Matthew Waggoner shot an impressive Claiborne Parish 10-point after 27 days of hunting for the buck.

HUNTING

Prayer leads Adams to trophy buck

January 9, 2025

Brad Adams of Monterey was hunting on Dec. 28 in Concordia Parish when he shot a 160-class buck. He was able to recover it two days later.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Crappie time at Toledo Bend

January 2, 2025

There have been some extraordinary crappie catchin’ days on Toledo Bend, where huge balls of shad congregate when the water temperature drops.

FIELD NOTES

Anatomy of a deer hunt

December 22, 2024

The author witnessed a very unusual hunt during the 2023-24 season when he went bow hunting on the Atchafalaya Delta WMA.

INSHORE FISHING

The Rock Dam in Hopedale is the ultimate winter fishing spot for kayak anglers

December 20, 2024

There are those places that seem to be just made for kayak fishing. The Rock Dam in Hopedale is definitely one of them.

Why wintertime is Louisiana’s best season for speckled trout fishing

December 20, 2024

Winter is the season when you have the opportunity to catch larger trout and fish in a location that doesn’t require a long boat ride.

Inline drop-shot rigs for wintertime fishing

December 20, 2024

Capt. Mike Gallo feels his inline drop-shot rig is especially suited for our wintertime deeper water fishing.

FISHING REPORTS
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NEWS BREAKERS

Agents cite Jonesville man for violating CWD regulations in Catahoula Parish

January 15, 2025

LDWF enforcement agents cited a Jonesville man for allegedly violating chronic wasting disease (CWD) regulations in Catahoula Parish.

RECIPES

Japanese-inspired Wild Duck Tartare

January 11, 2025

For those who cherish both the hunt and cooking, this Japanese-inspired wild duck tartare is the perfect way to elevate your harvest.

NEW PRODUCTS

H20X Ethos Camo Tackle Pack

January 12, 2025

Keep your tackle handy and secure with the H20X Ethos Camo Tackle Pack.