Geese
Greater white-fronted goose’s journey provides invaluable information
A female greater white-fronted goose tagged in southwest Louisiana by LDWF biologists in November helped reveal the incredible journey the birds make. […]
Month: May 2019
Crappie/Bream
Crazy crappie bite despite high water levels in Bayou Black
In this video, Clyde Folse, owner of the Crappie Psychic scented trailers, demonstrates where and how to fish crappie on Bayou Black. […]
Speckled Trout
How to catch speckled trout on barrier islands
On this segment of Sportsman TV, Capt. Charlie Thomason shows how to target speckled trout on Louisiana’s barrier islands. […]
Columns
Terminator’s Shuddering Bait
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. […]
News Breaker
Sherburne WMA set to close due to Morganza Spillway opening
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. […]
Hog Hunting
Are wild hogs hurting our turkey populations?
Could wild hogs be the reason for the low success rate of these turkey hunters? Here’s how hogs contribute to lowering turkey populations. […]
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Louisiana’s sick coast
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Where do bass go after they spawn?
No matter where you bass fish in Louisiana, bass follow traditional patterns in the spring. Knowing them helps you catch more fish. […]
News Breaker
Seven cited for violations during red snapper opening weekend
LDWF cited seven individuals for alleged fishing violations during the opening weekend of red snapper season in St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes. […]
News Breaker
Be mindful of displaced animals during Morganza Spillway opening
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. […]
Fishing Tournaments
River flooding causes changes in McDonald Big Bass tourney
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. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Spells strikes “gold” in the Ouachita River
Tuffy Spells was fishing the Ouachita River when he caught a 20-pound bright orange Koi. He said he has never seen anything like it. […]
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Red snapper outlook
The long awaited opening of red snapper season is finally upon us. Here are some tips, tactics & targets for what should be an awesome season. […]
Bass Fishing
4 skills for better bass fishing
There’s no denying the impact of mastering the angling mechanics. Here’s a roundup of bass fishing skills that can help improve your game. […]
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New Orleans East High River Trout Guide
Jon Miller predicts how the high river water will affect speckled trout movement this month and best areas to find them in New Orleans East. […]
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Stephensville sac-a-lait mapped out!
Oilfield canals and budding cypress trees are a hard combination to beat for sac-a-lait fishing in this Stephensville freshwater honey hole. […]