Events & Announcements
July mag lays out summer hotspots
The July issue of Louisiana Sportsman will head to the printers this afternoon, (June 21) and start arriving in mailboxes and on newsstands within the week.[…]
News Breaker
News Breaker
LWFC expands state offshore boundary
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission in early June approved the extension of state territorial waters from three miles off the Louisiana coast to more than 10 miles in the ongoing battle to wrest control of fisheries management from the federal government.[…]
Deer Hunting
WMA deer harvest, hunter efforts down last season
An analysis of the 2011-12 managed deer hunts on wildlife management areas revealed that total harvests was down by approximately 700 deer when compared to the 2010-11 hunting seasons.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Disappearance of Cataouatche hydrilla no cause for alarm, LDWF biologist says
Anglers in Lake Cataouatche have noticed that submerged plants in the popular waterway seem to be disappearing, but a biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said they shouldn’t be too concerned.[…]
Fishing
Body of second boater found after fatal boating accident
A second body was found this morning in connection with a boating accident on Lake St. John yesterday (June 16).[…]
Fishing
Man dies, another possibly missing in Lake St. John accident
A 50-year-old man was killed early this morning (June 16) in a boating accident on Lake St. John, while another man was reported missing in the same wreck, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Benefit rodeo is great reason to fish
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal Public Boat Launch in Intracoastal City will once again be the site of the Fishing for Memories Rodeo benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.[…]
News Breaker
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission proposes third duck-hunting zone
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission last week approved a three-zone framework for the 2012-2015 waterfowl seasons.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Betts Flounder Fanatic jighead
Because of the sideways bite of a flounder, Betts’ new Flounder Fanatic hooks are a good way to increase your catch.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Texas comes out on top in Bassmaster College Series Shootout against Louisiana
The Texans’ aim was true in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series’ Louisiana-Texas Shootout on the Red River. Ten Texas collegiate teams combined forces to bring in 61 pounds, 2 ounces and get the better of 10 Louisiana teams that brought in 49 pounds.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Chapman maintains Toledo Bend Elite Series lead after three days
Toledo Bend was a bit tougher for Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brent Champman today (June 9), giving up only 16 pounds, 5 ounces. But that was enough for the Kansas pro to maintain the lead going into the final day.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Chapman clinches first Elite Series win on Toledo Bend
Kansas pro Brent Chapman received an early birthday present today (June 10) when he pocketed $100,000 for winning the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament held this weekend on Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Chapman jumps to second-day Toledo Bend Elite Series lead
Brent Chapman slapped 25 ½ pounds of bass on the scales of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Toledo Bend, pushing the Kansas pro from 11th to first place during the second day of competition.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Pace takes early lead in Toledo Bend Elite Series stop
Talk leading up to the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Toledo Bend centered around whether the lake could produce as well as it did last year, when Dean Rojas put together more than 70 pounds to win the event.[…]
Cobia
Grand Isle guide puts monster cobia in bay boat
Capt. Vernon Ledoux is a diehard speckled trout fisherman, but when he’s down on Grand Isle and the winds fall to a whisper, he has a hard time resisting the call of the offshore rigs.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Florida men cited for redfishing violations
Two Florida men were cited May 18 near Fourchon after enforcement agents allegedly caught them with 24 undersized redfish and two undersized black drum, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division reported.[…]