Louisiana Sportsman

Hog hunter Jeffery Rachal and Bullet after a good morning’s work along Red River.

It’s time to dog the hogs

January 24, 2019 Keith LaCaze

Fill the upcoming void in hunting seasons by hog-dogging.[…]

The calendar might say it's late January, but speckled trout out of Cocodrie are acting like it's April or May.

Big time trout bite on the outside out of Cocodrie

January 24, 2019 Patrick Bonin

The calendar might say late January, but speckled trout out of Cocodrie are acting like it’s April or May right now. […]

Crappie/Bream

Tag team crappie

January 23, 2019 Kinny Haddox

This slab-slaying family’s team approach means the overalls are on, the livewell is full — and the fish fryer is busy. Read about their fishing success.[…]

NauticStar's 251 Hybrid is the perfect size for a family-friendly boat that's also a tournament-ready fishing platform.

NauticStar introduces three new models

January 23, 2019 From News Reports

NauticStar boats is introducing three new models, including a 32-foot offshore model set to debut in February at the Miami International Boat Show. […]

Shannon Harper of West Monroe downed this impressive 14-point Lincoln Parish buck on Jan. 19.

Double drop-tine buck goes down in Lincoln Parish

January 23, 2019 Glynn Harris

Shannon Harper dropped a big Lincoln Parish buck with two impressive drop tines just days before January’s full moon. […]

Offshore anglers in the Gulf of Mexico could earn up to $500 if they catch a tagged red snapper as part of a study to check the accuracy of federal red snapper counts.

Red snapper study offers up to $500 for tagged fish

January 22, 2019 From News Reports

Gulf researchers are offering up to $500 for select tagged red snapper in a study this summer to check the accuracy of federal snapper figures.[…]

One sure way for novice fly tiers to advance their skills is by attending a fly festival. At the Cenla Fly Festival last year, expert fly tiers from across the region demonstrated a wide variety of flies.

Fly tying 201

January 22, 2019 Catch Cormier

Getting started in fly tying, and the benefits of tying your own flies.[…]

Aaron McCready shot this big Morehouse Parish 10-pointer on Jan. 4, 2019.

Big 10-point hunted down in Morehouse Parish

January 22, 2019 Glynn Harris

Aaron McCready returned from a duck scouting mission — and wound up downing the biggest buck of his life in Morehouse Parish. […]

Mississippi men busted for allegedly spotlighting deer in Madison Parish

January 21, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries busted two Mississippi men for allegedly spotlighting deer and killing a doe on the Mississippi River levee in Madison Parish. […]

Jeff Bruhl likes to throw jerkbaits for January prespawners in the Tchefuncte River.

Prespawn Tchefuncte bass

January 21, 2019 Joel Masson

The winter is a fantastic time to throw jerkbaits and twitchbaits in the Tchefuncte River while hunting down prespawn bass.[…]

Specks have been somewhat hit or miss, but redfish action so far this winter has been fantastic out of Dularge.

Seeking redfish in Dularge

January 20, 2019 Don Shoopman

Marshes north of two popular lakes in the Dularge area have been giving up redfish consistently for several months, and that shouldn’t stop in January.[…]

Check out the latest Marsh Man Masson vid for a great fried speckled trout recipe.

Speckled trout CATCH-n-COOK for feast with friends

January 19, 2019 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson targets speckled trout to cook for a gathering of Saints fans during their playoff march. […]

Scott Baker of Arkansas shows off a nice red caught with Smokin’ Reels Charters out of Lydia.

Reds plentiful out of Vermilion Bay

January 19, 2019 Don Shoopman

Slot reds and bull reds by the box-full can be caught in January in a couple areas around Vermilion Bay.[…]

Virginia hunter Luke Brewster's 320 5/8-inch Illinois archery non-typical buck is the largest buck ever killed in North America.

Virginia hunter’s Illinois non-typical is new world record

January 18, 2019 From News Reports

Virginia hunter Luke Brewster’s 320 5/8-inch Illinois archery non-typical buck is the largest buck ever killed in North America. […]

Three cited for alleged deer hunting violations in St. Martin Parish

January 18, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Agents cited three men in a case involving two illegally taken does off Belle River on Jan. 10, according to the LDWF. […]

When the temperature and the water levels drop, look for reds packed into tight schools in deeper cuts and dead end canals. Position yourself in the middle, and slowly work your bait up the ledges to find where they are holding.

Winter have you down?

January 18, 2019 Chris Holmes

For kayak fishermen, January and February are generally dreaded months, but pick the right days and you can enjoy a great cold-weather kayak trip.[…]