News Breaker
Body of Westwego man recovered from canal in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred this morning, July 3, in Jefferson Parish.[…]
Year: 2025
Field Reports
Start with slam, end with topwater!
This time of year, you don’t have to make long runs out of Shell Beach to find PLENTY action on a variety of fish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend July 4-6
LDWF Enforcement Division agents will take part in the NASBLA Operation Dry Water weekend from July 4 to July 6.[…]
News Breaker
Bodcau, Woodworth Shooting Ranges to be closed for Fourth of July holiday
The Bodcau and Woodworth Shooting Ranges will be closed Friday (July 4) for the Fourth of July holiday, the LDWF announced.[…]
Bass Fishing
Midsummer fishing at Toledo Bend
There’s nothing like schooling bass fishing action to spice up a July summer day on the water at Toledo Bend.[…]
Hunting Reports
Dennison Morgan’s turkey
Dennison Morgan’s first turkey was killed at Kisatchie National Forrest. It had an 11-inch beard with 1 3/4-inch sharp spurs.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 15, 2025
LA Creel indicates that 337,690 pounds, or 37.7%, of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Mermentau River continues to deliver
An area along the Mermentau River remains a go-to redfish hotspot, whether at high tide or low tide, for Vince Theriot.[…]
Hunting
LDWF launches online Bowhunter Education Course
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is excited to announce the launch of a new online Bowhunter Education Course.[…]
Fishing
Pristine Body Cleansing Spray
Clean yourself up after a long day on the water or afield with Pristine Body Cleansing Spray.[…]
Field Notes
Spotlight on Sabine NWR
The Sabine National Wildlife Refuge contains 125,000 acres of marshland and is great for fishing, boating, bird watching and hunting.[…]
News Breaker
Applications open for Atchafalaya Delta WMA houseboat mooring lotteries for 2025-26 hunting season
The LDWF is offering houseboat mooring sites via lottery on Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife WMA for the majority of the 2025-26 hunting season.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for the Elbow Slough WMA dove lottery hunt and the White Lake WCA teal lottery hunt for 2025.[…]
Field Notes
Sam Houston Jones State Park provides great outdoors opportunities
Sam Houston Jones State Park provides visitors with opportunities for hiking, bird watching, fishing, camping and other outdoors activities.[…]
Columns
Ready or not, CWD is here
Stay informed about CWD and follow the rules and regulations the department has established to manage the disease.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Fish tacos with fig and tomatillo salsa
In many areas, anglers can catch saltwater and freshwater fish in the same trip, sometimes even from the same spot.[…]