News Breaker
Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Oct. 5 in Louisiana
The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 5, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2025.[…]
Month: September 2024
Field Reports
Duck Camp Dinners: Gravies, Gogs and Pirogues
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois learns about Louisiana’s rich waterfowling history, dives into conservation projects and returns to Bayou Black.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tips the scales in your favor at Toledo Bend
John Dean said that froggin’ and droppin’ are the best ways to put bass in the boat this October at Toledo Bend.[…]
Deer Hunting
Latitude Lonestar saddle
The single-panel Latitude Lonestar saddle is ultra-comfortable and rich with features.[…]
Columns
Eye on the marsh
During the fall months, you must keep one eye on the calendar and the other on the weather — tropical weather.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 15
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 15.[…]
Fishing Reports
Capt. Hays Burleigh with a golden tilefish
Capt. Hays Burleigh with his 27-pound Golden Tile caught out of Fourchon Marina. Burleigh is one of the new owners of the marina and loves running charters to catch beautiful deep water fish.
Field Reports
Big alligator snuck onto a cattle farm
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné went help a buddy out who needed to get rid of a big alligator on his farm.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Specks storm these bayous on way into marsh
Major bayous are loaded with bait — and a much higher percentage of keeper speckled trout than is typical for this time of year.[…]
News Breaker
Four subjects cited in Plaquemines Parish for migratory game bird violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited four subjects for alleged migratory game bird violations in Plaquemines Parish on Sept. 15.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite three men for hunting doves over bait in Desoto Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Bossier Parish men for alleged migratory game bird violations in Desoto Parish on Sep 14.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Falling for crappie
In many ways, chasing crappie in the fall somewhat resembles hunting. Anglers need to go where they can find food sources.[…]
Columns
The future of the Atchafalaya Basin
In response to a plea from recreational anglers, the LDWF secretary called for a public meeting about the Atchafalaya Basin’s problems.[…]
News Breaker
Coast Guard honors LDWF agent with Lifesaving Medal
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded LDWF Sgt. Stephen Rhodes with the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal, Tuesday, Sept. 17.[…]
Hunting
LDWF Woodworth Shooting Range to be closed Sept. 28 for National Hunting and Fishing Day
The shooting range at the Woodworth Education Facility will be closed Sept. 28 as the LDWF will host National Hunting and Fishing Day.[…]
Field Reports
Duck Camp Dinners: The Red River Provides
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and the Duck Camp Dinners crew head to the Red River for mixed bags of woodies, greenheads and teal.[…]