Events & Announcements
National Hunting and Fishing Day to be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 28
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 28 at four locations across the state.[…]
Month: September 2013
Alligator
13-foot-4-inch, 760-pound alligator taken in West Baton Rouge Parish
As James “Jimbo” White peered through the scope of his .243 and lined up about a 50-yard shot on a massive alligator sunning himself on a bank in West Baton Rouge Parish, he developed a serious case of “alligator fever.”[…]
Fishing
WX Rush combines good looks, superior fishing vision and battlefield-proven protection
Professional anglers like Edwin Evers and Skeet Reese depend on Wiley X eyewear week in and week out, but everyday fishermen can benefit, as well.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Hackney, Sportsman TV film episode near Venice
Capt. Sal Gagliano of Southeast Charters (504-782-7593) pulled up within trolling distance of a satellite rig south of Venice on Wednesday morning.[…]
Columns
Prescribed fire as a management tool
Fire can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on the context of how fire is used in your wildlife management program.[…]
Alligator
Apex Predator goes gator hunting
Unfortunately, my wife and I weren’t picked for the public land alligator lottery this year from the more than 5,000 people who applied.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Construction underway on Bayou Amy boat launch in Henderson
Construction has begun on a boat launch on Bayou Amy directly across from the Atchafalaya Basin western guide levee in Henderson, according to a press release.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Redfish bite steady while specks move into marshes near Dularge, guide says
Specks have begun their initial move into the coastal marshes near Dularge, and Capt. Marty Lacoste said the arrival of an expected cool front this weekend should only improve trout fishing as fall approaches.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunters reminded of similarities between wild hog, bear silhouettes
As deer season prepares to ramp up and hunters begin to trek into the woods and marshes across the state, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would like to remind everyone of the similarity between wild hog and black bear silhouettes.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Redfish Bownanza
In this episode of Sportsman TV Greg and the boys put their archery skills to the test with in an action packed bowfishing experience. […]
Events & Announcements
Detour necessary to access Sherburne WMA’s South Farm via I-10
Anyone needing access to Sherburne Wildlife Management Area’s South Farm from I-10 in Ramah will need to detour while a bridge is replaced, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Columns
Have kayak, will travel
Some of the alluring aspects of kayak fishing are that it is relatively inexpensive and you have the ability to ply waters near one’s home area. Of course, we know that there really is no better place to fish than in Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
Plaquemine man pleads guilty to gator-related violations
A 52-year-old Plaquemine man recently pleaded guilty to false swearing and alligator theft in 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish in connection with a 2011 investigation into illegally obtained alligator tags.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bassmaster Elite Series scheduled to return to Toledo Bend in 2014
The Bassmaster Elite Series will return to Toledo Bend Reservoir next May on the fourth stop of the 2014 tournament schedule.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Strong east winds this week make redfish a good option near Hopedale
Some small trout are starting to bite in the marsh near Hopedale, but most specks haven’t made the move inside yet and can still be caught in Breton Sound, a guide said. […]
Events & Announcements
Caminada Redfish Rodeo on tap
The annual Caminada Redfish Rodeo is scheduled for Sept. 27-29 in Grand Isle.[…]