News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 17, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through May 17, 2026 indicate that 97,049 pounds, or 11%, has been landed.[…]
Month: May 2026
News Breaker
Aerial herbicide application completed on Wham Brake at Russell Sage WMA
The LDWF has completed a 1,000-acre aerial herbicide treatment on the Wham Brake Impoundment at Russell Sage WMA.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer fishing is special at Wallace Lake
Summer bass fishing on Wallace Lake isn’t about beating the heat. It’s about understanding how the fish use it.[…]
Field Reports
It’s on at Shell Beach!
This week, Marsh Man Masson and his fishing buddy Jonathan Ryan set out into new water along the Louisiana coast.[…]
News Breaker
The Honey Island Shooting Range will remain closed due to flooding
The Honey Island Shooting Range, located on the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area will remain closed this weekend.[…]
Fishing Reports
Jamie Gatlin goes sac-a-lait fishing
Jamie Gatlin started off the new year with a nice sac-a-lait slab caught on the Tickfaw River in South Louisiana.[…]
Field Notes
Bayou Segnette State Park
Bayou Segnette State Park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities and visitors can enjoy the Louisiana swamps and marshes.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
PENN Fathom 500 Low Profile Reel
The new PENN Fathom 500 Low Profile Reel has a compact, precision-engineered design to help saltwater anglers conquer the toughest fish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Journaling can improve your hunting and fishing experiences
Starting and maintaining a hunting and/or fishing journal is a step that could lead us to greater success in our chosen pastime.[…]
Columns
Improving your hunting dog’s social skills during the off-season
With a good four months until early teal season, keeping our dogs tuned up physically and mentally is a good distraction until opening day.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana launches statewide Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force initiative
The Louisiana Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force was formed to reduce preventable crashes, injuries, and fatalities.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Joint patrols with NOAA result in eight subjects cited
LDWF enforcement agents conducted two Joint Enforcement Agreement patrols with NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement in the Gulf.[…]
Bass Class
Teen reflects on successful high school bass fishing career
After graduating in May from Summit Christian Academy, Travis Meche Jr. plans to fish pro bass fishing circuits such as Major League Fishing[…]
Catfish
Tchefuncte River blue catfish
Mike Jones knows Tchefuncte River spawning blue catfish will move out of the shallows in June and head for the deeper holes.[…]
Coastal Projects
Finding the right balance between our state’s ecological needs and the needs of industry
Finding a balance between the needs of developers and industry and the needs of our lands, waters, fish and wildlife.[…]
Features
Hot days can still produce fast action for speckled trout
Even on the hottest days, anglers might find fast action. They just need to look for the trout and try different baits, methods and depths.[…]