Deer Hunting
Marksville man cited for deer hunting violations on Lake Ophelia NWR
A Marksville man allegedly admitted to shooting two bucks on one day Nov. 1 on the Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, according to the LDWF. […]
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Ducks
Partial aerial waterfowl survey: SW Louisiana shows fewest birds on record
For the first time since 1969 when it began, the state’s November aerial waterfowl survey may not be completed this year due to inclement flying weather. […]
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LDWF releases new WMA self-clearing permit app
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the release of a new app for users to check in and out of state wildlife management areas online with their mobile devices. […]
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Speckled trout bite back at Grand Isle/Fourchon
Sportsman field reporter Tommy Vidrine says after a few months of bad fishing, the speckled trout are back feeding along the coasts of Grand Isle and Fourchon. […]
Columns
Creature Feature: The little shad is a good shad
In this month’s Creature Feature column, Jerald Horst tells you everything you wanted to know — and more — about differences between gizzard and threadfin shad. […]
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Huge schools of redfish spotted near Fourchon beach
Fish top water and flies for smashing results If you love seeing redfish smash topwater offerings, but aren’t that familiar with the waters around Grand Isle, now is the time to head down Highway 1 […]
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Blue crabs’ molting miracle
Ecdysis — it sounds like something forbidden to do.
But really, it’s just the process of crustaceans shedding their shells. […]