Field Notes
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.[…]
Year: 2026
News Breaker
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.[…]
Newsletters
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.[…]
News Breaker
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.[…]
Newsletters
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.[…]
News Breaker
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.[…]
Field Reports
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.[…]
Hunting
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.[…]
Hunting Reports
Sully Kate Comeaux’s special day in the duck blind
Sully Kate Comeaux is an 8-year-old 3rd grader at Delcambre Elementary and a proud 4.0 student.[…]
Field Reports
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.[…]
Columns
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.[…]
Columns
Methods for keeping your hunting dog in line
Cory Baudoin of Old Cypress Retrievers uses the step back drill for experienced dogs that gets loose on the line and creep.[…]
Newsletters
Fourchon anglers land multiple giant fish on charter trip
On one trip out of Port Fourchon, Capt. Joey Maciasz with Down the Bayou Charters and his crew caught three potential record-breaking fish.[…]
Field Reports
Easy summer marsh fishing
This technique is delivering TONS of fish for the ice chest for Marsh Man Masson and his son out of this popular port.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn parishes)
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite subject for illegally selling turtles in St. Landry Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject on June 12 for alleged illegal selling of turtles in St. Landry Parish.[…]