Month: February 2025
Elise Sims got her first buck
Grant Parish deer
Bank fishing for catfish on the Mississippi River
Catching giant catfish in the Mississippi River requires understanding the river’s dynamics and employing effective fishing techniques.[…]
CCA Louisiana CEO David Cresson announces departure
CCA Louisiana announced that its longtime Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, David Cresson, is leaving the organization.[…]
LDWF announces South Central Louisiana freshwater fishing survey
The LDWF sent an online survey to randomly selected freshwater anglers in the Atchafalaya River Basin region via email.[…]
District court judge catches big Toledo Bend bass
Scott Westerchil of Leesville was fishing with his buddy, Colby Hand, on Feb. 14 when he caught an 11.1-pound largemouth bass at Toledo Bend.[…]
Ponchatoula man cited for recreational fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
A LDWF enforcement agent cited a Ponchatoula man for alleged fishing violations on Feb. 8 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Agents cite three men for deer hunting violations in Central Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three men for alleged deer hunting violations in several parishes.[…]
With colder temps, anglers should focus on deeper waters
Kayak anglers should consider chasing white trout. With colder water temps, they generally school up and hug the bottom in deeper waters.[…]
Speckled trout hugging to bridge pilings
Marsh Man Masson wanted to see if speckled trout were taking advantage of the temps to feast on baitfish near bridge pilings.[…]
LDWF agents cite two men for commercial fishing violations in Lafourche Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged commercial fishing violations on Feb. 3 in Lafourche Parish.[…]
LDWF deploys Saline-Larto Complex Christmas tree reefs
LDWF Inland Fisheries biologists deployed 100 Christmas trees at two new locations within the Saline-Larto Complex to enhance fish habitat.[…]
LDWF requests angler feedback to help the commission set the 2025 recreational red snapper season
The LDWF asks for angler participation in a survey to learn about preferences for setting the 2025 recreational Red Snapper season.[…]
Venison Sausage and Peppers
This Venison Sausage and Peppers recipe incorporates venison, fire roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and red wine.[…]
LDWF to conduct public meeting Feb. 26 on proposed 2025-2027 hunting regulation notices of intent
The LDWF will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed 2025-27 hunting regulation notices of intent (NOI) on Feb. 26.[…]