Columns
Battling a shark from a kayak
If done properly and safely, one decent-sized shark can provide a kayak angler great sport as well as many delicious dinners.[…]
Newsletters
Events & Announcements
LWFC dedicates acquired property and establishes Coochie Brake WMA
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission members unanimously passed a resolution dedicating Coochie Brake to the state’s WMA system.[…]
Columns
The Matrix Shrimp
The Matrix Shrimp arrived in July to the delight of saltwater fishermen, particularly those who fish deep, moving water.[…]
Bass Fishing
Miller’s Chute is solid choice for September bass
When Ben Suit wants to target bass in September in the Atchafalaya Basin, he looks for canals and bayous with deepwater access and structure.[…]
Field Reports
Saltwater fish moving into this river system
In the fall, this river gets low and slow, allowing speckled trout, redfish and flounder to move in and gobble a feast of baitfish and shrimp.[…]
Columns
Sportsmen worried what SpaceX deal means for Pecan Island
Much to the dismay of duck hunters, coastal restoration folks and residents of Vermilion Parish, 130,000 acres of Pecan Island were sold.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fall transition starts at Toledo Bend
The cooler the September days, the more and more bass push into drains and creek channel bends across the lake.[…]
Deer Hunting
Beyond the Blind
Beyond the Blind envisions a world where every child, regardless of disability, is given the opportunity to experience outdoor adventures.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for the 2026-27 White Lake WCA youth and marsh waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth waterfowl lottery hunts and 30 marsh waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake WCA in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Sept. 4-6
The annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6.[…]
Field Notes
Tickfaw State Park
Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana hunting numbers are trending upward
Louisiana hunting participation has risen modestly compared to 10 years ago. Deer harvest numbers have risen at a higher rate.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to reopen the private recreational red snapper season for two four-day periods
LA Creel data indicates that 4% of Louisiana’s 2026 annual private recreational allocation remains, and a re-opening is warranted.[…]
Field Reports
Speckled trout have already moved in!
Summer-weary anglers, rejoice! Fall has arrived early this year. It may not feel like it, but speckled trout have moved to inside waters.[…]
Columns
Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R
The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.[…]
Alligator
Will new recreational season have an impact on our booming alligator population?
It’s certainly no great revelation that the American alligator has taken over our marshes and swamps. Outdoorsmen are seeing more of them.[…]