Louisiana Sportsman

Deer can swim and often wade out in ponds and lakes to feed on vegetation and will escape to high ground when the Morganza floodway gates are open. The best management activity is simply not to disturb them in the areas where they congregate.

What happens to the wildlife when the Morganza floods?

May 24, 2019 David Moreland

With the Corps of Engineers considering opening the Morganza Floodway, we take a look at how the opening will affect deer, turkeys, small game and bears.[…]

A few of the author's favorite second season bass flies, left to right, Coma Cocaho, Yukbugger Y2K, Moss Kray Phish, SR71 Seaducer, Wilson's Bass Bully, Dahlberg Diver.

Five combat strategies for second season bass

May 24, 2019 Catch Cormier

While many flyrodders limit their pursuit of bass to the spring spawn, Catch Cormier anxiously awaits the “second season.”[…]

Flooding delays Bussey Brake WMA renovation

May 23, 2019 From News Reports

Mother Nature has again delayed the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ renovation efforts on the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area.[…]

Whenever Danny Malone of Mandeville goes fishing in the Park, he’s been catching a lot of cichlids.

LDWF issues kill order for aquarium fish

May 23, 2019 Brian Cope

Invasive Rio Grande Cichlids are under a kill order from the LDWF. You are required by law to either take them with you or dispose of them.[…]

Chances of Morganza Spillway opening are increasing

May 23, 2019 From News Reports

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is warning those along the Morganza Spillway that it could be forced to open some of the structure’s gates in early June.[…]

Escalating floods putting Mississippi River’s Old River Control Structure at risk

May 23, 2019 From News Reports

The Old River Control Structure, critical defense against the Mississippi River, is under increasing threat due to flood heights that have escalated.[…]

Big speck pattern developing

May 23, 2019 Ann Taylor

Are big specks making a comeback along the coast? And are the thousands of rock jetties being built to prevent erosion attributing to the increase?[…]