Big Bass
Angler’s last-chance cast yields personal best bass at Toledo Bend
Gene Kidder of Opelousas was fishing with his son when caught this 11.9-pound trophy bass on Dec. 18 at Toledo Bend.[…]
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Bass Fishing
Big crappie are the stars this month at Toledo Bend
Plenty families take extended holidays in December and January to catch crappie on Toledo Bend with Living the Dream Guide Service.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
January trout fishing out of Cocodrie or Dularge
Veteran charter boat captain Tommy Pellegrin of Houma knows just how good the speckled trout fishing gets at Cocodrie and Dularge[…]
Deer of the Year
Ragley hunter fills last tag with once-in-a-lifetime buck
Jon Jukes of Ragley was hunting on private property in Beauregard Parish on Dec. 3 when he bagged a big 13-point buck.[…]
Field Notes
Teaching someone the basics of wade fishing
Peyton Fisher made her first fishing trip with her husband, Jonathan, and Capt. Bruce Baugh in the summer of 2021.[…]
Columns
Venison Scotch Eggs
With their satisfying combination of textures, Venison Scotch eggs perfectly embody an outdoorsman’s comfort food.[…]
Field Notes
FTA Trappers College
The Fur Takers of America Trappers College is aimed at those involved in or interested in professional and recreational wildlife trapping.[…]
Field Notes
Fort Jesup
Fort Jesup gives a unique perspective on a period of American history that is often lost between the American Revolution and the Civil War.[…]
Deer Hunting
An inside perspective on youth lottery hunts
Youth hunts are a wonderful activity. They introduce young hunters to the joys, trials and tribulations of deer and turkey hunting.[…]
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St. Mary Parish hunter kills 528-pound black bear
Lannie Buteau of New Iberia got one of eight permits issued for Bear Management Area 1 and shot this 528-pound black bear in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Natchitoches hunter takes down big 12-point
Luke Conway of Natchitoches shot a big 12-pointer his Winchester 308 lever action while hunting in Natchitoches Parish on Nov. 26, 2025.[…]
Columns
Trolling and drifting are excellent techniques for winter kayak fishing
Two techniques that all kayak anglers should employ this time of year are trolling and drifting. Kayaks make excellent platforms for both.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Vermilion Bay is the perfect place to target December trout
Matt Migues shares some of his top fishing destinations to target speckled trout in and around Vermilion Bay.[…]
Deer of the Year
Young hunter drops big 12-point at Loggy Bayou WMA
Grady Bridges and his dad, Chris, were hunting at Loggy Bayou WMA on Nov. 28 when Grady got a big 12-point buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Broussard hunter arrows big 11-pointer in Avoyelles Parish
Seth Dupuis was hunting at his private club in Avoyelles Parish on Nov. 7 when he downed an impressive 11-point.[…]
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Mid-season waterfowl report
A mid-season update from three waterfowl hunting guides in Cameron Parish, Gueydan and southeastern Louisiana.[…]