Louisiana Sportsman

LDWF issues notice of intent for 2014 wild turkey season

July 4, 2013 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission proposed 2014 wild turkey season dates and regulation changes at a meeting Tuesday.[…]

The Not So Endangered Red Snapper

July 4, 2013 Sportsman Network

The crew of Sportsman TV had to clear some room in their freezer after a recent roundup of reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]

Trespassers warned to stay off damaged St. Tammany Fishing Pier

July 4, 2013 Andrew Canulette

St. Tammany Parish Government officials released a stern warning on Wednesday to anyone who attempts to fish from the damaged St. Tammany Fishing Pier located on E. Howze Beach Road just south of Slidell.[…]

Spring inshore shrimp season set to close in state inside waters

July 3, 2013 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently announced the closure of the 2013 spring inshore shrimp season in state inside waters from the Atchafalaya River westward to the Texas state line.[…]

2013-14 early migratory bird hunting dates set

July 3, 2013 From News Reports

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the dates for the 2013-14 early migratory bird hunting seasons at their meeting yesterday.[…]

CCA’s Specks and Spots tourney set for July 13 at Cypremort Point

July 3, 2013 From News Reports

The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana is hosting a Specks and Spots Tournament from Quintana Landing in Cypremort Point on Saturday, July 13.
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Natural Selection — How to increase trout-fishing odds

July 1, 2013 Chris Ginn

You’re not going to convince me that my ancestors evolved from apes.[…]

Island Elite — How to catch specks for the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo

July 1, 2013 Andrew Canulette

There are fishing rodeos all across south Louisiana, but there is only one International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.[…]

Poptology — Tips for fishing popping corks for Delacroix trout

July 1, 2013 John Flores

Momma didn’t raise no fool: I’ve always been a quick study. And Hopedale/Delacroix fishing guide Capt. Ted DeAgano has always been a teacher.[…]

Cocodrie Wonderland — Fish for exotic species around this offshore oasis

July 1, 2013 Jerald Horst

Our boat was drifting on a cobalt-blue sea about 220 over a limestone-capped, coralline-encrusted “mountain.” We were out to catch what our skipper, Tommy Pellegrin, called “Cocodrie exotics” — a term he uses to describe the big variety of reef fish he catches from natural bottoms.[…]

One Man’s View — One of Louisiana’s only full-time outdoor writers talks about his career

July 1, 2013 Jerald Horst

The shoulders of Bob Marshall’s career trail as an outdoor writer are littered with dead sacred cows. […]

Tantalizing Topwaters — How to maximize fishing odds with surface baits

July 1, 2013 David A. Brown

So I’m sitting in the middle of the lake with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins as he chats boat-to-boat with a fellow tournament pro, when the telltale flipping, splashing and ravenous commotion signalled schooling bass even before we turned our heads for visual confirmation.[…]