Month: July 2026
Angler boats Louisiana’s potential new No. 4 tripletail on “backup trip”
Ryan Stogner of Walker was fishing with Fish Venice Charters when he caught a 37-pound tripletail, which could be the new No. 4 in the state.[…]
LDWF reminds public to leave fawns undisturbed
Unattended white-tailed deer fawns encountered in the wild should not be disturbed, according to LDWF Deer Program biologists.[…]
LDWF agents arrest 13 subjects for DWI on the water during Operation Dry Water weekend
In support of Operation Dry Water, the LDWF Enforcement Division arrested 13 boaters statewide for alleged DWI.[…]
LDWF seeking new hunter education instructors
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Hunter Education program is seeking new volunteer instructors.[…]
LDWF accepting applications for 2026 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 WCA teal lottery hunt.[…]
Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes
This pan-seared speckled trout dish combines fresh fish and ripe produce and gives you an option that is not deep frying.[…]
LDWF pushing for state management on greater amberjack
Louisiana’s push for state management of greater amberjack has reached the point where marine biologists are ready to lay out their plan.[…]
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend July 3-5
The LDWF Enforcement Division will increase on the water patrols and enforcement as part of Operation Dry Water.[…]
These bass have it made in the shade
Charles Thompson will target the docks bass hide under at Cross Lake on a few occasions, but most of the time you’ll find him at Caddo Lake.[…]
LDWF agent receives Charter Boat Enforcement award at July commission meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was the recipient of a Louisiana Charter Boat Association (LCBA) award at the LWFC meeting on July 1 in Baton Rouge.[…]
Crank up the dial on summer crappie
Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.[…]
Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination
What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.[…]
Gavin LaGrone’s 8-point
Gavin LaGrone with a 140-inch, 8-point buck taken Jan. 25 in the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Sight casting to tripletail
Tripletail love to suspend under floating objects. They drift along with logs, old crates or any other flotsam.[…]