Field Reports
Speckled trout action is hot in Venice!
Join Capt. Brandon Carter with Reel Shot Guide Service as he works on a limit of speckled trout before 8:00 a.m. in Venice.[…]
Year: 2020
Deer Hunting
Hagen Reitzell, Douglas Frey selected as 2019 Youth Hunters of the Year
Hagen Reitzell and Douglas Frey had deer hunts in the fall of 2019 that they’ll never forget. Both 8 years old, they harvested their first deer.[…]
Bass Fishing
Don’t miss out on summer bass in the shallows
Most anglers look deep, but plenty of bass look shallow when hot weather arrives. Here’s how not to overlook the hot-weather bank runners.[…]
Bass Fishing
Kayaks are perfect vessels for fishing heavy summer vegetation
When the grass is thick, it is hard to beat throwing a weedless frog lure or similar weedless baitfish imitation from a kayak for a bass or redfish.[…]
Features
Fishing Louisiana’s barrier islands
The barrier islands that separate Louisiana’s coastline from the Gulf of Mexico offer some great fishing opportunities, but they aren’t sitting still.[…]
Big Bass
Net man goes above and “below” to land summer Caney lunker
Dustin Gates caught a 10.49-pound Caney Lake summer lunker while fishing with his buddy Casey Pennington on June 26, 2020.[…]
Fishing
New fishing piers/boat docks open at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
With the completion of recreational enhancements last week at Rockefeller, there are now more spots for the angling public to enjoy.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Ouachita River crappie take no summer vacation
Stable water spurs good summer bite for crappie on Ouachita River. And that’s something to which crappie fisherman Jimmy Watt of Bastrop looks forward.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Will Delacroix trout stay put this July?
Delacroix anglers hope speckled trout return for good summer action. Capt. Ron Broadus said redfish won’t be affected by freshwater intrusion.[…]
Columns
Genesis bow was made for beginning archers
A unique and affordable way to begin archery is the Genesis bow. This bow is unique in that it will fit all members of most families without any adjustment.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Sabine ship channel wide open for July specks
Good summer speckled trout pattern sets up on Sabine River. Barring any major storms this pattern should only get better and last well through the summer.[…]
Deer Hunting
Just browsing around; how natural browse matters to deer
Learning to recognize which plants are important and when can help you manage your property’s deer population to the fullest.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Leeville beaches fill up with trout in July
Fishermen have a full menu of options for Leeville in July, including speckled trout, redfish and big white trout, according to Bobby Gros.[…]
Field Reports
How to cook redfish on the half shell
After an exciting night bowfishing for redfish, Felipe Ferreira and Matthew Waguespack explain how to clean and cook redfish on the half shell.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF schedules drawdown for Larto/Saline Complex
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for the Larto/Saline Complex as part of its integrated management plan for aquatic vegetation control.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Tensas Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred on July 4 in Tensas Parish.[…]