Features
Fishing with old-school lures and equipment
Capt. Mike Gallo rustled up some old gear, old lures and older equipment like he used back in the day to take a fishing trip to reminisce.[…]
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Lake Pontchartrain transition trout
The push from winter to spring will continue from March through April, and the trout will keep adjusting right along with it.[…]
Catfish
Fishing for big blue catfish on the Mermentau River
The Mermentau River in this part of the state is one of those sleeper locations for good to excellent catfishing.[…]
Bass Fishing
Spring bass fishing on North Louisiana lakes
D’Arbonne, Caney, Bruin, Bussey Brake, Claiborne; five bodies of water in North Louisiana that offer great springtime bass fishing.[…]
Deer of the Year
2025-26 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of our 2025-2026 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class.[…]
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Winter fishing at Grand Isle
Sportsmen can take their pick of inshore, nearshore or offshore waters around Grand Isle, theoretically all in the same day.[…]
Bass Fishing
Solving the bass spawn puzzle
Jason Pittman of Covington learned early that the spawn translated to catching big bass. He has three go-to setups for shallow-water fish.[…]
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Snipe challenge even the best shooters
Louisiana offers sportsmen excellent opportunities to hunt snipe after duck season ends, but few people take advantage of it.[…]
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The Myrtle Grove Canal is top-notch trout spot
If you are looking for classic dead-end canal fishing this month, the Myrtle Grove Canal is hard to beat for speckled trout.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunting big bucks in bad weather
Do you make the choice to stay home instead of hunting in bad weather? Or do you actually consider braving the elements for that big buck?[…]
Bass Fishing
Dig deep for bass
Tempting largemouth bass in frigid conditions might take considerable endurance and persistence, but any cast could bring huge rewards.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cold river slabs
December offers some of the best sac-a-lait fishing. These fish are now moving into the deeper areas of the main rivers and dead-end canals.[…]
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Ask the duck hunting experts
Sitting down with a diverse group of Louisiana duck hunters in order to discuss calling tactics, decoy tips, scouting and strategy.[…]
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Bypass Canal redfish
For those willing to chase redfish through the winter, there’s a man-made canal just off the Intracoastal Waterway called Bypass Canal.[…]
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Powerful sheepshead deliver tackle-busting action
The fall offers a wonderful time to catch big sheepshead. As water cools, sheepshead gather in large groups around hard structures.[…]
Ducks
All in on hunting wood ducks in the Atchafalaya Basin
Regardless of your palate, one thing is for sure, if you have a desire for wood ducks, plan to make a hunt in the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]