We reviewed all of our 2024-2025 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class.
February can bring harsh conditions, but also the biggest bass. Anglers could catch larger fish on average.
Jamey Cursi of Slidell fishes the bridges near his home on Lake Pontchartrain and has been cleaning blue catfish every fish cleaning session.
When startled, squirrels naturally run to the nearest tree. In trees devoid of leaves, squirrels find fewer places to hide.
February is John Guillot’s favorite time to target redfish with spoons. He can cover a lot of water using them.
Gov. Landry blew up the Mid-Barataria Diversion plan, and left billions of dollars hanging in limbo for Louisiana’s coastal restoration.
The Mega Matrix Shad quickly rose to, well, mega go-to status for many saltwater fishermen across the Gulf Coast and elsewhere.
The River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp project is an opportunity to expand coastal habitat restoration to include forested swamps.
This Venison Sausage and Peppers recipe incorporates venison, fire roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and red wine.
Kayak anglers should consider chasing white trout. With colder water temps, they generally school up and hug the bottom in deeper waters.
Lucas Deshautelle of Moreauville got a great buck on private land in Avoyelles Parish on Jan. 5. It scored 163 1/8.
Don Riviere was hunting on his property in Avoyelles Parish when he bagged two giant bucks with his bow in October.
John Holladay was hunting on his property in Caldwell Parish on the evening of Dec. 3 when he shot a 190-class buck.
Craig Bean was on a fishing trip at Toledo Bend with his buddy, Kenny Bailey, on Jan. 15 when he landed an 11.66-pound largemouth bass.
The LDWF is accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) fishing lottery.
The first Louisiana black bear hunting season in more than 35 years successfully concluded Dec. 22 and included a 696-pound adult male bear.
The Louisiana Sportsman Show presented by Shell will be held in LaPlace from March 28-30 and will feature indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Chad Alston of Pollock was hunting at the Buckmaster Hunting Club in Natchitoches Parish on Nov. 25 when he downed a 150-class buck.
Hannah Loker of Frierson was hunting on private property in Red River Parish when she downed a 10-point buck with her rifle on Nov. 20.
On Jan. 3, Matthew Waggoner shot an impressive Claiborne Parish 10-point after 27 days of hunting for the buck.
Brad Adams of Monterey was hunting on Dec. 28 in Concordia Parish when he shot a 160-class buck. He was able to recover it two days later.
The special September teal season will run 9 days, not the 16 days of recent years, due to overall teal numbers having fallen.
Tate Johnson took down a big Beauregard Parish buck while hunting with his dad on the morning of Nov. 11, 2024.
Chris Brown was hunting on family land in West Feliciana Parish on Dec. 19 when he shot a 220-pound trophy buck.
According to Tony Cuccia over at Fisherman’s Friend Bait Shop, the MRGO has been producing fish on both sides of the Green Bridge.
Follow this game plan for February at Geoghegan Canal and maximize your chances of speckled trout success on this legendary fishing spot.
With Lake Fausse Pointe fishing smaller, bass anglers in the winter and spring months need to cover as many potential hotspots as possible.
If you’re going after bass on Toledo Bend as the calendar turns from January to February, here are some tips to help.
Riverdale Academy’s Colton Caskey has shown that dedication and success can pay off on the high school bass tournament level.
The Poverty Point World Heritage Site covers 470 acres on Bayou Macon just northeast of Epps. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.