News Breaker
Bodcau, Woodworth shooting ranges holiday closures announced
The Woodworth and Bodcau shooting ranges will be closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.[…]
Month: December 2025
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite subject for deer hunting violations in Lafourche Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Hunting Reports
EllieMae Caldwell’s buck
EllieMae Caldwell, 9, with the buck she killed on the opening morning of youth season[…]
Newsletters
Mid-season waterfowl report
A mid-season update from three waterfowl hunting guides in Cameron Parish, Gueydan and southeastern Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
Orion Safety Products announces recall of select flare models
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division is alerting the boating public about a flare safety recall.[…]
Deer of the Year
Eighth grader downs big buck with gun she won
Addi Small was hunting with her dad, Justin, on Nov. 30 in Bossier Parish when she shot a 170-class buck with her 6.5 Creedmore.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Toadfish Carbon Elite II Spinning Reel
Featuring seven internal seals for top-notch watertight performance, the Toadfish Carbon Elite II Spinning Reel is lighter, smoother and stronger than the original Carbon Elite,.[…]
Deer of the Year
Reader Report: Bossier Parish hunter lands rainy day trophy buck
Taylor Evans was hunting on Nov. 29, a rainy day in Bossier Parish, when he shot a 150-class buck with his .308 rifle.[…]
Field Reports
Camping at an off-grid houseboat in Louisiana
In this video, Jared Serigné went camping at an off-grid cabin in the Louisiana marsh. While they were there they went fishing and hunting.[…]
News Breaker
NOAA announces the reopening of the 2025 federal red snapper recreational for-hire season
The Gulf federal red snapper for-hire season will reopened at 12:01 a.m., on Dec. 11, 2025, and will close at 12:01 a.m., on Jan. 1, 2026.[…]
News Breaker
Student completes the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries honored a college student who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
Deer of the Year
Youngster chooses bucks over ducks
Asher Rhodes was hunting with his grandfather on Nov. 28 in Jackson Parish when he shot a giant 14-point buck.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Chalmette gets hot when it’s cold
The Chalmette area waters remain a great place for colder weather anglers to catch a variety of highly prized fish.[…]
Field Reports
We caught ’em and cooked ’em in the marsh!
Fresh fish is always delicious, but for some reason, it goes to the next level when you take a break from fishing to cook up what you catch.[…]
Hunting Reports
Eli LeJeune’s 9-point buck
Eli LeJeune, 12, harvested a 9-point buck in Sabine Parish on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.[…]
Hunting Reports
Tony Polito’s first buck
Eleven-year-old Tony Polito of Prairieville got his first buck on Oct. 5 in West Feliciana Parish.[…]