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Annual duck-hunter survey underway
Five thousand duck hunters will be receiving surveys from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries as part of the annual waterfowl survey, the agency reported.[…]
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General
LDWF establishes Ben Lily Conservation Area
A 247-acre tract of land purchased from The Nature Conservancy for $300,000 will become a state conservation area dedicated to outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries reported today.[…]
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Text of the letter from governors asking for state management of red snapper
The governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Florida have signed a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, House of Representatives Speaker Rep. John Boehner, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi asking that red snapper management be turned over to their states.[…]
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Governors call for state management of red snapper in Gulf
Governors from four of the five states bordering the Gulf of Mexico are calling on Congress to allow states to manage red snapper off their coasts, according to Gov. Bobby Jindal’s office.[…]
Events & Announcements
Laws being considered to legalize donations of game, fish to feed the hungry
For 20 years, the Louisiana Hunters for the Hungry program has been a shining beacon for those who do with less, or sometimes do without.[…]
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LWF Commission still considering suit to stop Artificial Reef Fund raid
A possible lawsuit against Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration involving the state’s Artificial Reef Development Fund is still in the works, the head of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission confirmed yesterday.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Wade-fishing is key to Big Lake trophy trout
A lot of things can be said about Texans. Many of of them are far from fit for a family publication. But never let it be said that wading for trophy speckled trout is among the negatives.[…]
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Federal bill would mandate state management of red snapper
Members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation have introduced the Offshore Fairness Act to extend the Bayou State’s jurisdiction in the Gulf of Mexico and solidify its position on the management of the red snapper fishery.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Cataouatche, Salvador and Des Allemands crappie is all about finding clear water
Sac-a-lait season is in full swing in South Louisiana. This means the little fish are spawning and using up energy reserves causing them to be more aggressive than usual for a meal. Spawning sac-a-lait coupled with times of low atmospheric pressure will cause them to strike at most things you can throw their way.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Topwater trout lurking in Sulphur Mine
When Capt. Gordon Matherne (985-491-3452) called and reported catching big specks in the very skinny water around the Sulfur Mine, he didn’t have to ask me along on his next trip twice.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Pending Mississippi state-record trout landed
What looks to be a new Mississippi state-record speckled trout was landed Monday, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources confirmed.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bayou Bartholemew gives up 10-pounder
Paul Clark isn’t exactly sure why Bayou Bartholomew turns on right before a rainstorm, but it’s been his experience that the best time to head there is right before Mother Nature gets fickle.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
The time is right to catch speckled trout south of Golden Meadow
A question that any angler asks himself when he’s got a variety of live and artificial baits at his disposal is, “What should I use?”[…]
Inshore Fishing
East Timbalier Island almost gone, presenting navigation dangers, officials warn
Every time the weather warms, South Louisiana residents have to keep their collective eyes on weather radars to be ready for when tropical storms are heading their way.[…]
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Feds say Louisiana could face nine-day red snapper season
Federal fisheries managers delivered a message to Gulf states in late March: If states continue to set red snapper seasons that do not comply with federal mandates, the feds will shut down fishing off those coasts within days of the official June 1 opening.[…]
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Red snapper thick for anglers looking to take advantage of state fishing season
In the days leading up to the red snapper season, there was much discussion about the abundance of the species and why federal agencies would shorten an already-stunted season in federal waters.[…]