Field Reports
We smoked the fish near this restoration project
Marsh Man Masson took a buddy’s teen-aged son fishing, and they were surprised while exploring new fishing destinations.[…]
Month: October 2024
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend bass on the move
Target the back of creeks for bass until water temperatures cool across the rest of Toledo Bend and the main lake comes into play.[…]
News Breaker
Agents arrest subject for DWI and careless operation of a vessel in St. Mary Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a subject for alleged recreational boating violations on Oct. 20 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Columns
The Creme Crappie Shad
The Creme Crappie Shad is a tri-colored soft plastic crappie lure that remains to this day a favorite for fish and fishermen.[…]
Ducks
Louisiana duck hunting season begins in November
The 2024 Louisiana duck hunting season begins Nov. 2-3 in the West Zone with a youth-only hunt, and the first split opens Nov. 9.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite three subjects for migratory game bird violations in Lafayette Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged migratory game bird violations in Lafayette Parish on Oct. 19.[…]
News Breaker
Water-control structure project completed on Russell Sage WMA
The LDWF and Delta Waterfowl have replaced the main water control structure on the Russell Sage WMA Bean Field Impoundment.[…]
Deer of the Year
Spillman takes big 8-point buck in Madison Parish
Austin Spillman of Patterson was hunting on private land in Madison Parish when he downed a big 8-point at 25 yards with his crossbow.[…]
Fishing
LDWF recognizes Aquatic Volunteer Instructors at the VIP Awards Banquet
The LDWF celebrated their top Aquatic Volunteer Instructors at an Appreciation Banquet and extended education opportunity on Oct. 16.[…]
Field Reports
Rabbit hunting with beagles
Using skilled rabbit hunting dogs, hunters can enjoy an exhilarating chase as the dogs flush out rabbits from dense underbrush.[…]
Features
Bet on Buras for bull reds
Capt. Tori Arnona, who fishes out of Buras, said anglers can head upriver or downriver, anywhere between Empire and Venice this month.[…]
Deer of the Year
Heflin teen makes quick work of huge Webster Parish buck
Riley Daniel downed this Webster Parish 10-point with a Ruger American .308 on Oct. 19.[…]
Crappie/Bream
‘Shooting’ docks puts small baits where big crappie lurk
To get way back under cover for crappie, try “shooting docks.” This essentially means turning a fishing rod into a bow.[…]
Features
Paul Brown baits catch big trout
Paul Brown started creating artificial lures in his garage in 1974. His Corky has been responsible for catching many big trout in the South.[…]
Deer Hunting
Transforming small plots into big-buck magnets
Russell Colvin shared some tips for any deer hunter with goals of taking a trophy buck on a small plot of land.[…]
Features
Optimal tides for speckled trout fishing
The tide-driven flow velocity of the water doesn’t have to be high in order to arrange the conditions to make for excellent trout feeding.[…]