May 2019 - Louisiana Sportsman

Greater white-fronted goose’s journey provides invaluable information

May 31, 2019 From News Reports

A female greater white-fronted goose tagged in southwest Louisiana by LDWF biologists in November helped reveal the incredible journey the birds make. […]

Crazy crappie bite despite high water levels in Bayou Black

May 31, 2019 louisianasportsman

In this video, Clyde Folse, owner of the Crappie Psychic scented trailers, demonstrates where and how to fish crappie on Bayou Black. […]

How to catch speckled trout on barrier islands

May 31, 2019 louisianasportsman

On this segment of Sportsman TV, Capt. Charlie Thomason shows how to target speckled trout on Louisiana’s barrier islands. […]

Ott DeFoe, the 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion and Major League Fishing pro angler, holds up a big bass caught on a Terminator Shuddering Bait.

Terminator’s Shuddering Bait

May 31, 2019 Don Shoopman

A new artificial lure on the shelves and in tackleboxes is doing more, much more, than giving lip service to the process of catching bass. […]

Sherburne WMA set to close due to Morganza Spillway opening

May 30, 2019 From News Reports

The LDWF will close Sherburne WMA on June 1 at midnight due to the opening of the Morganza Spillway, which is scheduled to be opened June 2. […]

Hunters can help with the wild hog population by trapping, shooting or hunting hogs with dogs. Brice Jones killed this wild boar in West Monroe on Nov. 28. It weighed approximately 350 pounds.

Are wild hogs hurting our turkey populations?

May 30, 2019 Brian Cope

Could wild hogs be the reason for the low success rate of these turkey hunters? Here’s how hogs contribute to lowering turkey populations. […]

Louisiana’s sick coast

May 29, 2019 Chris Macaluso

Louisiana is facing an ongoing crisis of coastal land loss that threatens coastal communities, a rich culture and one of the most productive fisheries in the world. […]

Where do bass go after they spawn?

May 29, 2019 Kinny Haddox

No matter where you bass fish in Louisiana, bass follow traditional patterns in the spring. Knowing them helps you catch more fish. […]

Seven cited for violations during red snapper opening weekend

May 29, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF cited seven individuals for alleged fishing violations during the opening weekend of red snapper season in St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes. […]

The Morganza Floodway has a good population of black bears and the big concern here would be for a bear escaping to high ground and causing issues for the residents.

Be mindful of displaced animals during Morganza Spillway opening

May 28, 2019 From News Reports

With the Morganza Spillway to be opened June 2, LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water. […]

The Student Division lets young anglers get in on the action against their peers.

River flooding causes changes in McDonald Big Bass tourney

May 28, 2019 Kinny Haddox

Prolonged flooding in Louisiana has the June 8-9 Ronald McDonald Annual Big Bass Classic on the Ouachita River making some major last minute changes. […]