News Breaker
LDWF to hold public hearing on amended black bear hunting NOI
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing May 21 in Monroe to collect input on the amended Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI.[…]
Month: May 2024
News Breaker
LDWF’s Major Clay Marques appointed to National Boating Safety Advisory Committee
LDWF Boating Law Administrator Major Clay Marques was sworn in to the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 18-24
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 18-24.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Crab trap pull
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné goes out on his first blue crab trap pull of the year and got to enjoy boiled crabs.[…]
Hunting
American Bench Craft Working Man’s Belt
Pairing perfectly with work pants, shorts or jeans, this belt moves from on-the-job to in-the-woods without missing a beat.[…]
Fishing Reports
Charles Leonard’s first bass
Charles Leonard, 5, of Lakeland caught his first bass in False River on Feb. 4 while fishing with his mom, Cassie Leonard, and stepfather, Cody Morgan.
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Best fishing in six years
Marsh Man Masson headed out with Chalyn Perez and Capt. Chad Dufrene to see if they could overcome a southeasterly wind to catch redfish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Life on the lake never gets boring
Take advantage of drawdowns to explore new ground and search for treasures that have been dropped in the lake.[…]
Bass Fishing
Crochet’s Every Fish Matters Foundation gives out 82,000 bass fingerlings
Cliff Crochet’s Every Fish Matters Foundation distributed 82,000 bass fingerlings to be released in Lake Verret and the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Field Reports
Trout and reds on rock jetties
In this video, Chas Champagne avoids the crowds again and targets rock jetties with products from Matrix Shad.[…]
Big Bass
Verda angler lands 13-pound Bussey Brake spawner
Jerrad Friday of Verda caught a 13.10-pound bass at Bussey Brake Reservoir on May 11. He has caught 16 double-digit bass since March 25.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Zoo Pop
The Snag Proof Zoo Pop has given bass anglers like Cliff “The Cajun Baby” Crochet another weapon to use in grass, lily pads and duckseed.[…]
Columns
Wahoo Poisson Cru
Wahoo Poisson Cru, also known as Tahitian-style ceviche, is a delicious and refreshing dish originating from the islands of French Polynesia.[…]
News Breaker
Five students complete the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program
The LDWF honored five Louisiana college students who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF seeks public input on draft 2020/2021 Hurricane Disaster Spend Plan
The LDWF is seeking public comment regarding its draft “Louisiana 2021/2021 Hurricane Disaster Grant Application and Spend Plan”.[…]
Alligator
LDWF alligator lottery harvests on WMAs and other public grounds
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 22 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes, and one USACE property Aug. 28-Nov. 2, 2024.[…]