From cull buck to wall hanger in one year

FEATURES

Drumming up fun – Black drum are powerful fighters

October 23, 2026

When it comes to stretching lines, a trophy black drum can beat almost anything in inshore waters and rivals many offshore fish.

2026-27 WMA Waterfowl Forecast

October 23, 2026

No Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana gave up more ducks during the 2025-26 season than Dewey W. Wills WMA.

HUNTING

Millennium Marine’s B100 Camo Boat Seats

November 3, 2026

Millennium Marine’s B100 Camo Boat Seats are purpose-built duck boat seats that hold up to everything a waterfowl season throws at them.

BASS FISHING

Teen continues to shine in bass competition

October 23, 2026

Piers Picou, a two-time Louisiana Youth B.A.S.S. Nation Junior Bassmaster Angler of the Year, has started another chapter.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Duckett Fishing’s Crappie Slayer Rod

October 14, 2026

The updated Crappie Slayer includes two all new models in 7-foot-5 and 7-foot-6, capitalizing on the newest trends in crappie fishing.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF announces recreational greater amberjack season to close on Oct. 14, 2026

October 13, 2026

The LDWF issued a Declaration of Emergency to close the recreational greater amberjack season in Louisiana waters on October 14, 2026.

INSHORE FISHING

Mild weather and close trout make for great days in the kayak

October 19, 2026

This is the time of year kayak anglers dream of: mild weather, short paddles and limits of hungry trout make for a great day on the water.

The weather is cool, but the redfish bite is hot

October 23, 2026

As the days get colder, the redfish fishing gets hotter. The Louisiana marsh this time of year is what kayak anglers’ dreams are made of.

Morgan City angler sets his sights on redfish

October 5, 2026

An accomplished bass fisherman and lifelong Morgan City resident, Barry Henry also loves to go saltwater fishing and target redfish.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Black-bellied whistling duck hunters reminded they must complete required report by Nov. 8

November 2, 2026

The LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters who received a permit for the black-bellied whistling duck season ito complete the required report.

RECIPES

Dove Piccata

October 11, 2026

The dove breasts are lightly dredged in ranch-seasoned flour and quickly seared before being finished in a bright lemon-caper piccata sauce.

FIELD NOTES

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

October 23, 2026

Lake D’Arbonne State Park offers much more than great fishing. It provides just the right amount of leisure and relaxation for guests.