News Breaker
LDWF honors Enforcement Internship Program graduates
The LDWF recently honored six Louisiana college students who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
Month: May 2023
Fishing Reports
Justin Crane’s Venice redfish
Justin Crane caught this 46-inch long redfish in Venice.
News Breaker
LDWF agents seeking information about black bear shooting in Ruston
LDWF enforcement agents are looking for information about a Louisiana Black Bear that was found with a fatal gunshot wound in Lincoln Parish.[…]
Field Reports
Everything biting near this bridge!
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest over-water bridge in the world, and the longest artificial reef. It definitely attracts fish.[…]
Bass Class
Breaux leading the way as Nicholls State gets back on the bass trail
As a freshman, Dylan Breaux, who is now a sophomore, got the Nicholls State University Bass Federation team going again.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Spunk Shad
Derek Hudnall of Baton Rouge has been using that Spunk Shad as a trailer for about a year and it has paid big dividends.[…]
Bass Fishing
Kayak anglers have great fishing opportunities in May
May offers great fishing for Louisiana kayak anglers, whether you choose to pursue fresh or saltwater species.[…]
Columns
The bawl and howl of the pack is music to the ears of coon hunters
Scooter Lacoste of Morganza has been raccoon hunting for 45 years and has some advice for those wanting to get started in coon hunting.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Loading the boat with crawfish
Jared Serigné caught crawfish with his friends Chad and Mr. Rick. Then he cooked up some crawfish boudin balls.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: This swamp pond was hiding massive fish
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné went fishing with his Uncle Wimpy for catfish and redfish in the swamp.[…]
Field Reports
This bite is as good as it gets!
Marsh Man Masson and his buddy Chris Macaluso set out deep into the marshes of Plaquemines Parish to see what fish they could find.[…]
Newsletters
Billfish Classic brought big fish, big boats, big dollars to Grand Isle, Venice
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, part of the Sport Fishing Championship Series, brought big fish to south Louisiana May 3-7.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Okuma DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels
When it comes to fishing for redfish and speckled trout in Louisiana, having the right equipment can make all the difference in your success. DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels are specifically designed for the tough conditions and harsh environment of Louisiana’s fishing grounds.[…]
Fishing
Plenty of fish caught during Get Out & Fish! events
The LDWF collaborated with the Louisiana State Parks and Bayou Country Sports Park to host two successful Get Out & Fish! events.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational gag grouper state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Sept. 1
NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational gag grouper fishery, which will now open on September 1, 2023.[…]
Hunting Reports
Karis Whitehead’s first turkey
Karis Whitehead, 8, of Jennings killed her first turkey in Rapides Parish on April 10. She was hunting with her dad, Jared, on leased land. After many close encounters with birds earlier in the season,[…]