Inshore Fishing
Four new artificial reef sites underway
The LDWF announced today that the creation of the Lake Borgne Shell Pad, Grand Banks, West Karako Bay and Cabbage Reef artificial reef sites has begun.[…]
Year: 2019
Deer of the Year
Goldman slams freak buck in dad’s backyard
James Goldman was able to hunt the 75 acre wood lot beind his dad’s house in Morehouse Parish and kill a buck that defies description.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fishing after cold fronts with Greg Hackney
When cold fronts first start coming through in the fall, pro angler Greg Hackney knows this is a great time to fish for bass.[…]
Deer of the Year
Zwolle hunter scores on biggest buck of his life
Stoney Cotton of Zwolle killed this huge 11-point buck on Nov. 3 in Sabine Parish. Cotton said the big buck is his new, all-time best.[…]
Ducks
Hunters get first glimpse at duck numbers, but hold on…
Duck hunters looking for an early Christmas present from the LDWF November aerial waterfowl survey report will just have to wait.[…]
News Breaker
Red snapper season to remain open for Veterans Day
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to open the recreational red snapper season on the Veterans Day holiday.[…]
Deer of the Year
Uncle Rocky assists Gaskin in conquest of trophy buck
Lori Gaskin, who lives near Dubach, took a monster 18-point buck on family land in Lincoln Parish with the help of her uncle Rocky Crawford.[…]
Newsletters
Kid shoots his first duck on film!
Hampton Rutland filmed this hunt for his web video series Louisiana Wetlands. Hampton had a plan to help his son Henry get his first duck.[…]
Apex Predator
Internet tree scouting for Nuttall oaks
Before Joshua Chauvin takes any trips to new areas, he always studies maps for potential hunting locations. This article focuses on Nuttall oak trees.[…]
Deer Hunting
Area 5 deer season has been amended
The LDWF wants to remind deer hunters that the 2019-20 season for Deer Area 5 has been amended due to the unprecedented 2019 flood that impacted the area.[…]
News Breaker
Three Texas men found in possession of 67 red snapper
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three Texas men for alleged red snapper violations on Oct. 31 in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Speckled Trout
New Matrix RipShad puts trout in the boat
The fall and winter months are some of the best times to target trout with hard baits. Watch this episode of DockSide TV to help master hard bait fishing.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet positions
The LDWF Law Enforcement Division will begin training up to 24 cadets in March of 2020 to bolster the ranks of agents in the field.[…]
Deer of the Year
Double drop tine bruiser bites the dust
Wade Gibson from West Monroe was hunting on the morning of Nov. 1 when “Hooks,” a huge double drop tine buck, stepped out in front of his stand.[…]
Deer of the Year
Lamonte arrows giant buck on postage stamp-sized plot
Ryan Lamonte was hunting a one acre plot in East Feliciana Parish when he brought down a big 12-point buck he had been after for the past three seasons.[…]
News Breaker
Ongoing seismic work on Clear Creek WMA
The LDWF is notifying users of Clear Creek WMA that seismic operations are currently taking place within the WMA and caution should be used.[…]