Columns
Our kids are the future of hunting
The proper training of kids to be safe and responsible hunters and gun handlers can be as challenging as it can be rewarding.[…]
Year: 2014
News Breaker
Dubach man cited for alleged turkey hunting violations in Union Parish
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Dubach man for alleged turkey hunting and trespassing violations on April 19 in Union Parish, according to a press release.[…]
Bass Fishing
Shreveport hosts Bassmaster Central Open this week
The Bassmaster Central Open returns to the Red River this week as 180 anglers compete for almost $50,000 in cash and merchandise, as well as the opportunity to qualify for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lafayette angler lands 11-pounder at Toledo Bend
After watching his Toledo Bend fishing guide catch a big 9.7-pounder, Nick Doucet never dreamed he’d catch an even bigger bass less than two hours later. […]
Inshore Fishing
‘Stick and move’ for Dularge speckled trout this week
With the advice he doled out Monday afternoon, Capt. Marty LaCoste sounded more like a veteran corner man for Rocky Balboa than a charter guide pursuing speckled trout.[…]
Bass Fishing
Used rod lands bass-of-a-lifetime at Toledo Bend
With very little experience under her belt, Courtney Keller accomplished the improbable at Toledo Bend last month.[…]
Columns
Kayak tournaments plentiful in 2014
Everybody has a little competitive streak, and kayak anglers are no different. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of fishing tournaments available across the Gulf Coast that are either specifically for paddle craft, have paddle craft categories or allow using paddle craft to compete in the regular divisions.[…]
Fishing
Sunset provision added to House bill which would raise saltwater license fees
A 4-year sunset provision has been added to House Bill 1082, which would increase a Louisiana resident’s saltwater fishing license fee from $5.50 to $13.00 and create a Saltwater Fish Research and Conservation Fund, officials said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
An exclusive club: Louisiana’s Top 10 speckled trout
Last year, only one angler managed to crack into the record books for the state’s Top 10 speckled trout.[…]
Fishing
Port Sulphur man sentenced for oyster violations and public intimidation of law enforcement
A Plaquemines Parish man pleaded guilty on April 15 to his sixth offense of taking oysters in a polluted area and felony public intimidation of a game warden, according to a release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Events & Announcements
$7,500 reward offered in killing of bald eagle in St. Bernard Parish
A bald eagle was found shot to death in St. Bernard Parish, and officials are offering up to a $7,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible, according to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service official.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hackney travels to Cameron Parish in pursuit of largemouth bass
Sportsman TV host Greg Hackney picked a great spot to test out some of Strike King’s new bass lures — Miller’s Lake at Grosse Savanne Waterfowl and Wildlife Lodge in Cameron Parish. […]
Inshore Fishing
Artificial reef that will ultimately replace the Pickets currently in design phase
Design work has begun on Phase 1 of the artificial reef that will ultimately replace the Pickets, with the hope that construction of the 8- to 12-acre site will be completed later this summer, officials said.[…]
Bass Fishing
Two new standout crankbaits
A proven Rapala crankbait moved to the forefront of bass fishing on the biggest stage when it helped produce the 2014 Bassmaster Classic champion three months ago in Alabama.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Gulf Coast Kayak Tournaments 2014:
• March 29 — Boats on the Bayou, New Orleans. New this year, a special kayak division is added to the City Park Big Bass Rodeo. Kayaks will compete for trophies fishing Bayou St. John. Go to www.neworleanscitypark.com/big-bass-fishing-rodeo-and-fishtival for more.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Tippets
April is one of the best months for both freshwater and marsh fly fishing. In which water shall you cast your fly?[…]