Alligator
Team lands monster alligator in Tensas River area
On Sept. 22, David Hanson took a group of hunters from Oklahoma hunting in Tensas Parish where they caught an over 14-foot male gator.[…]
Year: 2026
News Breaker
LDWF announces recreational greater amberjack season to close on Oct. 14, 2026
The LDWF issued a Declaration of Emergency to close the recreational greater amberjack season in Louisiana waters on October 14, 2026.[…]
Ducks
Kinder hunter bags leucistic blue-winged teal
Jeremy Fruge of Kinder killed a rare blue-winged teal on Sept. 26 while hunting a small teal pond on the side of his house.[…]
Hunting
LDWF explains how agents will handle suppressors this hunting season
With the recent federal suppressor rule change, the LDWF wants hunters to know how its agents will handle firearm suppressors in the field.[…]
Columns
Dove Piccata
The dove breasts are lightly dredged in ranch-seasoned flour and quickly seared before being finished in a bright lemon-caper piccata sauce.[…]
Fishing Reports
Fishing Reports
Fishing Reports
Landon Thames’ Lake D’Arbonne bass
Landon Thames, an avid kayak fisherman, got this 10-pound 8-ounce bass, his personal best, while fishing at Lake D’Arbonne.[…]
Fishing Reports
Massive alligator gar for Robby
I caught and released this giant alligator gar that was well over 7 feet long.[…]
Fishing Reports
Huge Lake Des Allemands catfish
Zane Zeringue brought his little nephew, Kam, fishing for catfish. Kam grabbed the pole and fought this 40- to 50-pound Lac Des Allemands blue cat in. Not bad for his first big fish.[…]
Hunting Reports
Duke Matherne enjoyed teal season
Duke Matherne, 5, of Lafitte ended teal season in Gueydan, La., with a bang with his dad, Kory Matherne, and his lab, Mae.[…]
Hunting Reports
Evangeline Parish rabbit
Miguel Savoy with a rabbit harvested using his great grandfather’s A5.[…]
Fishing Reports
Catching the thrill of surf fishing!
Ten-year-old Eileen Allgood and her dad, Taylor Allgood, fishing the surf in Grand Isle on June 25, 2026.[…]
Ducks
LWFC member proposes plan to limit the harvest of hens next season
Commission member Duke Lowrie said plans to push for the reduction of hen mallards and hen northern pintails when the LWFC meets in January.[…]
Fishing Reports
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TRUE Primal Forge Chef Folding Knife
The PRIMALFORGE Field Chef Knife is a folding chef knife that combines full-size cutting performance with compact portability.[…]