Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons, 2020-21 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
Month: May 2020
News Breaker
LDWF agents rescue three boaters in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement division agents performed a successful search and rescue mission in St. Mary Parish on May 8.[…]
Field Reports
Venice Tuna Report
Captain Josh Howard recently put his clients on a good Tuna bite and finally got them to bite on live pogeys.[…]
Field Reports
Terrebonne Trout Report 5-9-20
The trout are biting like crazy according to Captain Tommy Pellegrin but the recent cold front and high winds will hold off fishing for a while.[…]
Field Reports
Delacroix Fishing Report 5-9-20
Captain Randall Shaw gives a nice update of the fishing in Delacroix. According to Shaw, the trout fishing has been strong when conditions are right but the redfishing is much tougher.[…]
Speckled Trout
In search of speckled trout at the Chandeleur Islands
Spring is a great time to venture out to the Louisiana barrier islands in search of big speckled trout. None are as legendary as the Chandeleur Islands.[…]
Sheepshead
An easy way to clean sheepshead
Humberto Fontova expertly demonstrates the proper step-by-step technique of how to clean a sheepshead — including a great tip on avoiding the rib bones.[…]
Bass Fishing
What’s the buzz about? Post-spawn buzzbaits
Port Allen bass pro Brent Bonadona talks about his favorite artificial lure for May. He loves a a 3/8- or ½-ounce buzzbait from Delta Lures in post-spawn.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
The Duck Queen of Plaquemines Parish
Albertine Kimble is a duck hunter in Plaquemines Parish. She explains how leveeing has prevented the Mississippi River from flowing its natural course.[…]
Cobia
The LWFC adopts NOI to modify the size limits for cobia
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to modify commercial and recreational minimum size limits for cobia.[…]
News Breaker
LWF Commission sets 2020 recreational red snapper season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2020 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 22.[…]
News Breaker
Waterfowl breeding and habitat survey has been cancelled
For the first time in its 65-year history, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.[…]
Fishing
CCA STAR Tournament returns to Louisiana waters for 26th year
CCA Louisiana’s 26th annual STAR Tournament, which runs from May 23-Sept. 7, has prizes offered including a dozen boats and prizes approaching $500,000.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Early May Crappie Bite at Toledo Bend
Captain Travis Miller took a vacation from his typical inshore fishing in Dularge and headed up to Toledo Bend for some crappie fishing.[…]
Field Reports
Early May Lafitte Trout Fishing
On a recent trip out of Lafitte, Captain Theophile Bourgeois IV and his family went after early morning speckled trout.[…]
Fishing
LDWF hunter, boater education classes for May canceled
All Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hunter and in-person boater education classes in May have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[…]