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Ten-year-old catches trophy trout in Hopedale
Parker Wozniak was fishing in Hopedale with his father, AJ Wozniak, when he got a 7.2-pound speckled trout.[…]
Big Bass
Alexandria angler scores monster bass during Indian Creek tournament
Will Carstens of Alexandria was fishing an Indian Creek Reservoir tournament when he caught a 13.42-pound bass on May 25, 2026. […]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Loading the boat at Seabrook in Lake Pontchartrain
Jared Serigné goes fishing at the Seabrook Floodgate Structure, located where the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal meets Lake Pontchartrain.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves NOI for regulations for Louisiana Conservation Incentive Program
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) to establish rules and regulations for the Louisiana Conservation Incentive Program.[…]
Ducks
LWFC approves DE to modify extended falconry duck season for 2026-27
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a Declaration of Emergency to modify the extended falconry duck season for 2026-27.[…]
Hunting Reports
Alexys Laprairie’s Grant Parish buck
Alexys Laprairie got this Thanksgiving evening buck on Nov. 27, 2025 in Grant Parish, Area 2![…]
Field Reports
Cath and cook: Fish with cream sauce
Marsh Man Masson headed into some incredibly good-looking marsh, and found eager fish right from the start.[…]
Fishing Reports
Casey’s Hopedale bull red
Casey Eshleman caught this whopper 35-inch bull red using a croaker on Jan. 10 in Hopedale.[…]
Hunting Reports
Deer Hunting
LWFC explains changes to CWD areas
The LWFC addressed modifying CWD Management Zones as a result of the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 24.[…]
Fishing
Abu Garcia Max Spinning and Casting Rods
Abu Garcia’s new Max Spinning and Casting Rods deliver dependable performance and versatility at an approachable price point.[…]
Big Bass
Grand Cane angler lands lunker bass on solo Toledo Bend trip
Brad Ferguson of Grand Cane, La., caught an 11.55-pound bass while fishing Toledo Bend by himself on May 29, 2026.[…]
Newsletters
DeRidder hunter turns turkey feathers into works of art
Carlee Suire started Feathers & Frames as a way to preserve trophy gobblers when someone in her family was able to fill a turkey tag.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF and LDAF launch Louisiana Forestry Initiative to support private landowners
The Louisiana Forestry Initiative is a new cost-share program designed to help private landowners improve forest health and wildlife habitat.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF biologists work to restore critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend
LDWF Inland Fisheries biologists are working to restore critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend by planting native submersed aquatic vegetation.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 6-7, 2026
The LDWF invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026.[…]