Field Reports
Catch and cook: Loading up on rabbits using beagles
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné went hunting rabbits with a pack of beagles. Afterwards, he made fresh smoked rabbit tacos.[…]
Month: February 2024
Bass Fishing
On or off, George’s boots have always served a proper purpose
The author has been on several adventures with George when he had to take his boots off. None were more funny than one late January afternoon.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana Sportsman Show to be held March 1-3, 2024
There’s no better place to check out the latest fishing and hunting gear than the 44th annual Louisiana Sportsman Show in Baton Rouge.[…]
Field Reports
How America’s most popular crappie baits look underwater
With crappie season now upon us, we set up an underwater camera in a pool, and worked the Bobby Garlands lures in front of it.[…]
Bass Class
LSU bass fishing team has full schedule for 2024 events
LSU Bass Fishing anglers Alex Blanchard and Richard “Alex” Hebert won the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Trail tournament on Oct. 7.[…]
News Breaker
Two Bastrop men cited for deer hunting violations in Morehouse Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Bastrop men for alleged deer hunting violations that occurred on Jan. 14 in Morehouse Parish.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF announces WETshop registration for 2024
The LDWF announced the Wetland Education Teacher Workshop 2024 for July 14-19, 2024, at the LDWF Grand Isle Research Lab.[…]
Hunting Reports
Brandon Price’s swamp buck
This swamp buck was taken by Brandon Price in Dulac on Dec. 8, 2023.
News Breaker
Agents cite three subjects for migratory game bird hunting violations in Ouachita Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three men for alleged hunting violations in Ouachita Parish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LWFC stalls when facing pending vote to pass tougher pogie regulations
At its February 1, 2024 meeting, the LWFC voted to postpone a decision to adopt the rules for the menhaden fishery.[…]
Field Reports
Redfish are crushing the FishLab Flutter Nymph
The FishLab Flutter Nymph works this time of year when every game fish is looking for smaller baits that have some action.[…]
Bass Fishing
False River is giving up bass in increased numbers and size
False River’s habitat, especially on the flats at both ends of the old oxbow lake, has improved by leaps and bounds over the past few years.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Chasing big specks in Lake Pontchartrain
Capt. Kris Robert finds great success fishing the Lake Pontchartrain area this time of year. Speckled trout and redfish can be plentiful.[…]
Field Notes
A late season rabbit and hog stalk
If you want to have some fun, with lots of action, scout out a location with plenty of rabbit sign and try your luck on a walk-and-stalk hunt.[…]
Fishing
Ignik FireCan Deluxe Fire Pit + Grill
The Ignik FireCan Deluxe Fire Pit + Grill is the perfect portable companion for warming things up and for cooking.[…]
Big Bass
West Monroe younster lands whopper bass at Toledo Bend
Hinton Carroll, 11, of West Monroe hooked an 11.79-pound lunker bass while fishing at Toledo Bend on Jan. 27.[…]