Field Notes
Top 5 sight-fishing tips to load up on marsh reds
Capt. Curtis LeNormand shares some of his top tips to help you connect with more reds in the marsh through sight casting.[…]
Year: 2015
News Breaker
Single game warden rescues eight people from three different boats in Gulf
An enforcement agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries had a hectic afternoon Sunday off the Vermilion Parish coast, rescuing eight people from three different boats after a strong storm produced high seas and gusty winds near Rollover Bayou.[…]
Events & Announcements
Shoot for the Blue Sporting Clays Tournament set for Oct. 10 in Benton
It’s not often that you get to fire a Thompson submachine gun, but you’ll get that chance — plus the opportunity to check out other Louisiana State Police equipment like a helicopter and tactical delivery vehicle — at the Shoot for the Blue Sporting Clays Tournament in Benton on Saturday, Oct. 10.[…]
Columns
Rods of future past
Hey, fly flingers, pop quiz time!
What do Thomas and Thomas, Powell, and Diamondback have in common?[…]
Fishing
Marrero man dies in Barataria Waterway on Sunday
A 45-year-old Marrero man died Sunday after being ejected from his boat and then struck by the vessel, according to an e-mail from a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman.[…]
News Breaker
Teal sightings sporadic across state ahead of opening day
Just three days ahead of Louisiana’s teal season opener, reports of birds vary widely by region across the state — but everyone is hoping a forecasted late-week cool front brings more teal down ahead of legal shooting time Saturday morning.[…]
General
Ponchatoula man swims away from game wardens after DWI boating stop
A 42-year-old Ponchatoula man facing fourth-offense DWI charges allegedly swam away from game wardens Saturday night after a field sobriety test on a fuel dock in Manchac, according to a news release.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
French Settlement angler lands Toledo Bend record bluegill
Angela Eastridge readily admits she’s not much of a bass angler, but she really does love to fish.[…]
Events & Announcements
Five honored for saving children after tragic March boating accident
Five people were awarded Meritorious Service Awards by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for their roles in saving three children in the aftermath of a boating accident last March on the Pearl River Navigational Canal.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Beach umbrella onboard provides quick, easy, affordable source of shade
Fishing poles aren’t the only thing in Capt. Joe DiMarco’s rod box on his 24-foot Nautic Star — he’s got his very own “Buras shade tree,” as well.[…]
Dove
Top 5 tips for opening day of dove season
Kelly Neuville, of Buckfins-N-Feathers, shared a few key tips to keep in mind if you’re scrambling to get ready for the opening of dove hunting season.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Removed platform sites can be great fishing locations
Dear Capt. Paul:
I am looking for coordinates of shell pads that might exist in Lake Borgne and around Bay Eloi.
Any old rig pads, old islands or points, etc. would be great.
Thanks. […]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA-Louisiana STAR Tournament ends at 5 p.m. on Labor Day
We’re down to the final days that anglers will be on the lookout for tagged redfish and speckled trout in the CCA-Louisiana STAR Tournament, but it’s not too late to register if you plan on hitting the water over the long Labor Day weekend.[…]
Deer Hunting
VIDEO: How to ‘quick-tune’ your bow
With bow season starting up in the coming weeks, it’s past time to shake the rust off bow and ensure you’re ready when that deer steps out at 30 yards on opening morning.
Even if you’ve been shooting on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to take a few minutes to tune the bow.[…]
Columns
We like gizzard shad
Gizzard shad are under-appreciated fish in most places where they are found. That covers a lot of territory — virtually all lakes and rivers in the eastern United States.[…]
News Breaker
Changes on the horizon for Louisiana duck hunters starting with 2016-17 season
Louisiana hunters will know next April the duck season dates for the 2016-17 state season — a full four months earlier than when that information is traditionally voted on by the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission every August.[…]