First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

FEATURES

Hot August bassin’

July 24, 2026

August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.

Anatomy of a deer skull

July 28, 2026

The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.

HUNTING

Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery now open

August 4, 2026

The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to hunters through Aug. 28. The hunt will be held Dec. 5-20, 2026.

BASS FISHING

NetBait HexTek Bull Bream

July 25, 2026

Many bass anglers are getting bit consistently on the American Baitworks Co. NetBait BaitFuel HexTek Bull Bream Creature Bait.

FRESHWATER FISHING

New fishing regulations in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies beginning Aug. 1

July 9, 2026

Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 5, 2026

July 20, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through July 5, 2026 indicate that 632,882 pounds, or 71.7%, has been landed.

INSHORE FISHING

First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

August 1, 2026

For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.

Unlimited kayak fishing possibilities down Highway 1 corridor

July 14, 2026

The entire area down lower Highway 1 down to Grand Isle provides some great summertime kayak fishing opportunities.

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake

August 5, 2026

The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to help manage invasive aquatic vegetation.

RECIPES

Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs

July 24, 2026

These Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs are crispy, smoky and packed with flavor. They are a great meal after a day spent working the land.

FIELD NOTES

Tips on how to extend your hunting career

July 23, 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.