Louisiana Sportsman

Capt. Mike Gallo caught this nice trout tightlining a glow plastic on a 3/8-ounce jig in 6 feet of water.

Winter speckled trout in Chalmette area

February 1, 2024 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Mike Gallo said one of the reasons the Chalmette area is so good in the winter is because the water is deeper and significantly warmer.[…]

Peyton Mestayer’s 9-point buck

January 31, 2024 Field Reporter

In the heart of “Crooked Bayou” Louisiana, an unforgettable moment unfolded as 11-year-old Peyton Mestayer of Broussard embarked on her very first deer hunt. Little did she know that this experience would not only create

Agents arrest Golden Meadow man for fishing violations in Lafourche Parish

January 30, 2024 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Golden Meadow man for alleged fishing violations in Lafourche Parish on Jan. 17.[…]

Catch and cook: Using jugs and pool noodles to catch catfish

January 30, 2024 Jared Serigne

Jared Serigné went to De Pope Tavern with his buddy Captain George to catch catfish for lunch. George’s wife Sammie cooked it up with gumbo.[…]

We walked in the marsh to catch a catfish lunch

January 30, 2024 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson and Jared Serigne catch catfish close to a popular Delacroix marina, but things go better than the original plan.[…]

Agents cite Texas men for duck hunting violations in Cameron Parish

January 29, 2024 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents cited two individuals for alleged duck hunting violations in Cameron Parish on Jan. 21.[…]

LDWF closes Pearl River Wildlife Management Area due to flooding

January 29, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed the Pearl River WMA in St. Tammany Parish due to flooding.[…]

LDWF agents recover body of Pineville man from Vernon Lake

January 29, 2024 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Vernon Parish.[…]

2023-24 Deer of the Year

January 29, 2024 Kinny Haddox

We reviewed all of our 2023-2024 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class.[…]

Teaching a youngster to squirrel hunt at an early age may mean you’ll have a deer hunting buddy for a lifetime.

Start a squirrel hunting tradition

January 29, 2024 John E. Phillips

A late season squirrel hunt with dogs is a great way to teach the children to have fun in the outdoors and learn to hunt.[…]

Winter redfish madness

January 28, 2024 Chas Champagne

Don’t put the poles up due to the cold weather. This is the time where the redfish stack up by the millions across the Gulf Coast.[…]

A love-hate relationship with winter

January 28, 2024 Joe Macaluso

Here we are in 2024 and duck hunters got their wish. Miserable cold isn’t what everyone wants, but there are benefits for the outdoors.[…]

Huge gar are fun to catch and provide a tasty fish dinner when cleaned and prepared correctly. (Photo by Ricky Aucoin)

Catching, cleaning and eating huge gar

January 28, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

Baylor Allen has devoted a lot of time to studying and researching techniques on how to most efficiently deal with alligator gar.[…]

ICEMULE Pro 23L Backpack Cooler

January 27, 2024 Brian Cope

The ICEMULE Pro 23L is easy to carry and keeps its contents cold for days.[…]

Agents cite Slidell man for rabbit hunting violations in Orleans Parish

January 26, 2024 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Slidell man for alleged hunting violations in Orleans Parish.[…]

Nancy Blanchard’s Claiborne Parish buck

January 26, 2024 Field Reporter

Nancy Blanchard with her buck killed in Athens, La., Claiborne Parish, on Dec. 3, 2023.[…]