Louisiana Sportsman

Video: Deejay punches bear trap – with predictable results

February 11, 2015 Patrick Bonin

There’s stupid, then there’s moronic, and beyond that, there’s a deejay in Cleveland who goes by the name of “Dieter.”[…]

LDWF agents arrest Mississippi murder suspect in Tensas Parish

February 11, 2015 From News Reports

A 27-year-old Jackson, Miss. man wanted for aggravated assault and murder last week was arrested Tuesday in Tensas Parish by agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]

Crappie hotspots: Lake D’Arbonne fish on the move

February 11, 2015 Chris Ginn

Chris Burnham had been idling over the 20-foot hole in front of his house for a few weeks with a keen eye on his sonar. […]

Bald eagle struck and killed by vehicle in Winn Parish

February 10, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Brandt Barton was traveling on Highway 34 heading into Joyce early Friday morning when something laying on the opposite side of the road caught his eye. […]

Crappie hotspots: Atchafalaya Basin bite is on!

February 10, 2015 Chris Ginn

While helping his fishing buddy Jeff Bruhl scout for a few bass hotspots in the Atchafalaya Basin on Friday, Chris Macaluso couldn’t help but wonder if the sac-a-lait were biting. […]

Two cited for illegal night-hunting in Jefferson Parish

February 10, 2015 From News Reports

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two Jefferson Parish residents for numerous alleged hunting violations in Jefferson Parish.[…]

Nail down fishing activity with feeding tables

February 9, 2015 Andy Crawford

Have you ever been on the water, trying to figure out why the heck the fish just aren’t cooperating — and then all of a sudden things just go crazy and you can’t keep your lure from being swallowed?[…]

Best bets for February bass

February 8, 2015 Andy Crawford

February is a schizophrenic month, with temperatures often fluctuating wildly and winds howling from every direction from fronts of the coldest month of the year.[…]

St. Thomas More senior arrows big Avoyelles Parish 8-point

February 6, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Last October, Ben Larriviere watched a big-bodied, wide-racked 8-point walk in front of his lock-on stand in Avoyelles Parish for almost 30 minutes, but decided to pass on arrowing the big deer from only 20 yards. […]

Louisiana black bear management plan submitted Thursday to LWFC

February 6, 2015 Patrick Bonin

A comprehensive black bear management plan, including provisions for a potential harvest if federal protection is one day deemed unwarranted for the animal, was presented to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday.[…]

Bassmaster High School Series accepting new teams statewide

February 5, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Along with more traditional sports like football, baseball, basketball and track, you can add bass fishing to the mix of extra-curricular options available to kids at several high schools across the state.[…]

Zwolle angler scores on Toledo Bend 10.60-pounder

February 5, 2015 Chris Berzas

When James Ezernack woke up Sunday morning, the first thing on his mind was bass fishing.[…]

Public invited on GOM red snapper conference call Thursday from 11-1

February 4, 2015 From News Reports

If you want the latest on the red snapper saga as it relates to the potential coming season in the Gulf of Mexico, the commercial/recreational split and Amendment 40, you can get the latest information in a conference call slated for Thursday, Feb. 5 from 11 to 1.[…]

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