Louisiana Sportsman

The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.[…]

Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.[…]

Louisiana hunting participation has risen modestly compared to 10 years ago. Deer harvest numbers have risen at a higher rate.[…]

August fishing techniques and patterns for bass and crappie on Toledo Bend aren’t much different than in July.[…]

August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.[…]

Various blind options work for different situations, but one factor remains constant. Effective hunting blinds must mimic the surroundings.[…]

These Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs are crispy, smoky and packed with flavor. They are a great meal after a day spent working the land.[…]

It’s certainly no great revelation that the American alligator has taken over our marshes and swamps. Outdoorsmen are seeing more of them.[…]

The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.[…]

Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.[…]

With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.[…]

Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.[…]

While our elected leaders don’t always hit the mark on resource management, in the case of Gulf red snapper seasons, they got it right.[…]

Experiencing a full 24 hours on the Mississippi Coast. Speckled trout fishing during the day and flounder gigging at night.[…]

Brayden Callegan with a bull red caught at Oyster Bayou on July 3, 2026.[…]