Month: July 2026
Cayson Harris and his bass
Tips on how to extend your hunting career
You have to want to hunt badly enough, enduring some pain and other setbacks, to ultimately achieve the goal of hunting later into your life.[…]
Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case
The Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case is intentionally designed to protect, organize and maximize urchin baits.[…]
Student completes the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program
The LDWF recognized a Louisiana college student who recently completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime
Weather can change rapidly on the Gulf Coast. If a thunderstorm begins building, head for shelter or in a safe direction away from the storm.[…]
LDWF agent completes Federal Maritime Training Program
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agent recently completed the Maritime Law Enforcement Training Program.[…]
Reader Report: Snowy grouper surprise
Troy Kirgan of Illinois hooked a giant 67-pound snowy grouper out of Venice while on board Joey Coco’s 34-foot Freeman.[…]
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 5, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through July 5, 2026 indicate that 632,882 pounds, or 71.7%, has been landed.[…]
Belle Chasse angler catches potential state-record grouper
Steven Vicknair of Belle Chasse was fishing the Blue Boot Rodeo out of Grand Isle on July 10 when he caught a 48-pound yellowedge grouper.[…]
Two cadets graduate from LDWF Enforcement Division’s Training Academy
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division graduated two cadets from its Basic Training Academy.[…]
Lake Pontchartrain marsh fish biting like crazy
Donny Steilberg is a schoolteacher. That means his summers are wide open, and he’s used this one to dial into a marsh bite.[…]
LDWF releases 2026-27 hunting regulation online pamphlet
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2026-27 hunting regulation pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]
Speckled trout fishing tips with Capt. Charlie
Capt. Charlie Thomason demonstrates how to use a drop-shot rig with a Vudu Shrimp to target speckled trout over oyster beds.[…]
Unlimited kayak fishing possibilities down Highway 1 corridor
The entire area down lower Highway 1 down to Grand Isle provides some great summertime kayak fishing opportunities.[…]