Ducks
Preparing for Louisiana’s special black-bellied whistling duck season
On Oct. 3-11, hunters can hit the sheer variety of habitat that black-bellied whistling ducks have taken over all around the state.[…]
Features
Deer Hunting
5 tactics for marsh deer
Marsh deer hunting is some of hardest deer hunting you’ll ever do. If you kill a deer in the marsh, you’ve done something special.[…]
Features
Running of the bull reds
In Louisiana, redfish generally spawn from mid-August through mid-November with the peak in September and October.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Fall patterns for slab sac-a-lait
Ray Miller of Madisonville fishes sac-a-lait year-round and knows the fish won’t be in the same stage of their fall transition every October.[…]
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Early teal season gives waterfowlers a tune-up
Louisiana’s September teal season gives sportsmen a tune-up before the regular duck hunting season starts.[…]
Dove
September dove traditions
With the rise in popularity of deer hunting, especially early archery hunting, the traditional Louisiana dove hunt has fallen on hard times.[…]
Features
White trout get no respect
White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.[…]
Features
Brackish bonanza
Among the most fertile habitats in North America, river deltas and other coastal marshes can host untold numbers and varieties of fish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana’s 2026-27 Rut Report
Deer hunters in all the different areas of the state will be able to hunt during the major peak activity time.[…]
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First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands
For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.[…]
Deer Hunting
Anatomy of a deer skull
The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.[…]
Features
Rigolets redfish
When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hot August bassin’
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.[…]
Features
Hunting blinds 101
Various blind options work for different situations, but one factor remains constant. Effective hunting blinds must mimic the surroundings.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crank up the dial on summer crappie
Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.[…]
Features
Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination
What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.[…]