Columns
The transformation of Neptune Pass
Located about 70 river miles south of New Orleans, the areas adjacent to and in the outfall of Neptune Pass teem with fish and wildlife.[…]
Month: November 2024
Field Notes
Politics played a role in naming two of Louisiana’s largest lakes
In his initial exploration of the river, Sieur d’Iberville ascended the Mississippi to near the mouth of the Red River.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Snag Proof Zoo Kick
The brand-new Snag Proof Zoo Kick is sure to prove as good as, if not better than, its predecessor from the mid-2010s, the Wobbletron Frog.[…]
Columns
Get out, be safe, catch fish
Winter kayak fishing can be safe and productive as long as common sense is used in deciding when the conditions are right.[…]
Bass Class
NSU bass anglers are tournament-tested
Stone Smith and Drake Wadsworth of the Northwestern State University Fishing Team qualified for three national collegiate tournaments.[…]
Features
Woodcock banding night
Banding woodcocks is something the department does annually to gain valuable information used in the management of this species of gamebird.[…]
Deer Hunting
Anatomy of a deer hunt
The author witnessed a very unusual hunt during the 2023-24 season when he went bow hunting on the Atchafalaya Delta WMA.[…]
Columns
Venison Mexican Pizza
This Mexican Pizza recipe truly represents the unique blend of flavors that make up Mexican cuisine, but uses ground venison.[…]
Ducks
Ring-necked ducks are king in Southeast Louisiana
Ring-necked ducks as a proportion of our total aerial survey count on the coast have been creeping upwards for 20 years.[…]
Hog Hunting
AGM Adder TS35-640
When hunting hogs or coyotes at night, the AGM Adder TS35-640 offers a crystal clear vision of your target and surroundings.[…]
Deer Hunting
Post-rut deer hunting tips
The post-rut phase of deer season can be an opportunity to score on a nice buck, if you are willing to adjust your tactics a bit.[…]
Field Reports
Fantastic fall trout fishing
Chas Champagne starts out chunking topwaters from Matrix Shad and it didn’t take long to fill the box with beautiful speckled trout.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite Florida man for fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Florida man for allegedly violating charter guide fishing regulations on Nov. 17 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Columns
Saddle hunting and the archer
Saddle hunting has gained in popularity among archery hunters, for a number of reasons, including increased mobility.[…]
Bass Class
Port Barre teens take on the world
Bennett Fontenot and Braxton Speyrer finished a mere 2 ounces shy of winning the 15th annual TBF High School Fishing World Finals.[…]
Field Reports
This bait is 100 percent the key!
Not all artificial lures are created equal. But sometimes you match the right bait with the perfect conditions for fishing it.[…]