Louisiana Sportsman

July 14, 2026

The Biloxi Marsh project is located along a 7-mile stretch of the southeastern shoreline of Lake Borgne and the Biloxi WMA in St. Bernard Parish. (Photo courtesy Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)

Coastal restoration priorities

August 15, 2024 Chris Macaluso

Louisiana should look ahead to when Deepwater Horizon oil spill fines will no longer refill coastal restoration coffers.[…]

After incredible rebound, alligator population continues to grow

August 11, 2024 Joe Macaluso

Alligators are so prolific in South Louisiana that they are becoming a nuisance. We may need to expand the number of lottery hunts.[…]

Venison Italian Sausage Bake

August 10, 2024 Jason Thornton

This Venison Italian Sausage Bake recipe incorporates last year’s venison harvest along with garden fresh tomatoes and basil.[…]

This shark chomped down on a large chunk of ladyfish and gave James Vellum an epic kayak battle. Once the shark was subdued, it was brought alongside the kayak before the line was cut several inches from the mouth.

Kayakers should prepare for up-close encounters with sharks

August 10, 2024 Chris Holmes

If you kayak fish in coastal Louisiana, whether on purpose or by accident, you will likely encounter sharks.[…]

MLF BPT pro Cliff Pace holds a good-sized bass that bit on a CP Craw, one of 12 new soft plastic models offered by his Black Label Tackle artificial lure manufacturing company.

Black Label Tackle’s CP Craw

August 6, 2024 Don Shoopman

Cliff Pace decided midsummer last year to bring out an impressive array of soft plastics for bass anglers to Black Label Tackle.[…]

The Pope and Young Club

July 28, 2024 Pete Rogers

The Pope and Young Club keeps records of all 29 North American big game species, but that’s not all they do.[…]

Lure Review: The Comida SI

July 22, 2024 Don Shoopman

Mister Twister decided a full year ago there was a need for re-engineering the original, ultra-popular Comida.[…]

Bowhunters need to understand the anatomy of a turkey to make a clean, ethical shot. (Picture by Pete Rogers)

Bowhunting tips for next turkey season

July 18, 2024 Pete Rogers

Using a bow is a game changer in many ways for turkey hunters.[…]

Crab, Corn and Brie Empanadas

July 15, 2024 Nathan L. Judice

The sweet meat of blue crabs is a prized ingredient in a variety of dishes, including this recipe for Crab, Corn and Brie Empanadas.[…]

The author’s Lab learning her place in the boat where she will always ride. (Photo by Bryan Beatty)

Protecting your hunting dog

July 13, 2024 Bryan Beatty

We owe it to our 4-legged friends to keep them safe and healthy. Here are some steps to take to ensure your hunting dog is protected.[…]

With a typical saltwater bay boat passing in the background, this nice blue catfish was caught on a Gulp! in the MRGO near the Hopedale dam. While trout and redfish are still caught in the area, the change in salinities since the dam was installed has caused an influx of freshwater catfish.

Don’t discount catfish

July 12, 2024 Chris Holmes

Catfish provide great sport and have become common catches for kayak anglers fishing in all the traditional saltwater areas.[…]

How to properly net a fish

July 11, 2024 Brian Cope

Netting a fish properly isn’t too difficult, as long as you follow a few simple rules. These tips will help.[…]

Anglers adjust to new regulations for popular fish species

July 6, 2024 Joe Macaluso

What we learned in the five-year-long fight over speckled trout helped by pushing new redfish rules through much more quickly.[…]

Sid Wilde of Robert and his son, Jaylon, were fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir on March 8 when Sid caught a new lake record bass that weighed 15.78 pounds.

A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers

June 27, 2024 Kinny Haddox

Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]

The 3-inch long YUM Hellgrammite represents the size of the creature as an adult in its larval stage before becoming a dobsonfly.

Lure Review: YUM Hellgrammite

June 20, 2024 Don Shoopman

Bass love the 3-inch long YUM Hellgrammite, which represents the size of the creature as an adult in its larval stage.[…]

Butter Garlic Fish

June 17, 2024 Jason Thornton

This Butter Garlic Fish recipe incorporates the light flavors of butter, the savory aspects of garlic, and the spiciness of red pepper flakes.[…]