News Breaker
Durable license cards now available
The durable license cards are now available for purchase. You also will have the option to upgrade to one of the new collector’s cards.[…]
Year: 2024
News Breaker
Recreational Greater Amberjack season to reopen May 1 to May 31, 2024
The federal NOAA has issued a reopening for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery from May 1 until May 31, 2024.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Bridge trout
Marsh Man Masson took the Zimmer Swimmer in Cali 420 to the train trestle that crosses eastern Lake Pontchartrain and the fish ate it up.[…]
Columns
Map it out
Even in today’s digital world, printed maps are essential tools for outdoorsmen.[…]
Field Reports
Trout and redfish limits under a cork in Lake Pontchartrain
Once the fish move into the lake for their spring run they are eager to hit baits while roaming the shorelines of Lake Pontchartrain.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF Enforcement Division welcomes 19 new agents at graduation
The LDWF Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 36th class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division.[…]
Hunting Reports
Atticus Deloach’s first duck
Atticus Deloach’s first duck was banded! He was hunting during the East Zone youth hunt on Nov. 11 at Catahoula Lake.
Fishing
Mercury and fish advisories issued for 11 waterways
The Louisiana Departments of Health, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife and Fisheries issued a series of fish consumption advisories.[…]
Big Bass
Double-digit Bussey Brake double
Jarrett Gomez caught two double-digit bass while fishing with his brother-in-law, Bruce Bellew, on April 13 at Bussey Brake Reservoir.[…]
Field Reports
Whacking big bluegill in the swamp
Todd Masson and Chris Macaluso went exploring in a South Louisiana swamp that was unfamiliar water for both of them.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Bream base ahead
People who want in on a lot of action can find it with bedding bream. Finding a bream bed is like hitting the jackpot.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF offers the Louisiana Duck Stamp for purchase online and at license vendors
Customers now have the option to purchase a Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp online or at their local license vendor. […]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Hunting invasive species
Jared Serigné teamed up with @KendallGray1 and @ethancarmack2331 to hunt invasive nutria and feral hogs in Louisiana.[…]
Features
Proper prescribed burns improve outdoor habitat
After a prescribed burn, you will see an increase in nitrogen in the soil. This will improve the growth of vegetation beneficial to wildlife.[…]
Features
Fishing Lake Yucatan
While Lake Yucatan has a healthy population of bream and catfish, most anglers target largemouth bass, white bass and crappie.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie under the moon
During his crappie fishing career, Kevin Alleman has never let a full moon cancel his plans. If anything, he uses it to his advantage.[…]