Deer Hunting
Patterson hunter arrows trophy 9-point in Mississippi
Melvin Brown Jr. arrowed a 9-point, 215-pound buck on Sept. 16 while hunting from a deer stand on a lease near Fayette, Mississippi.[…]
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Fishing Hotspots
November specks, reds in the Biloxi Marsh
According to guide Sal Fontana of Gotcha Hooked Charters, anglers should head to the Biloxi Marsh for a successful fishing trip this month.[…]
Field Reports
Catching speckled trout before a cold front hits
Fall is the best season to target limits of speckled trout in Louisiana, especially if you’re looking to fill the box with tasty fillets.[…]
Deer of the Year
Five-year quest for “ghost” buck ends for Lyons
Justin Lyons of DeQuincy took this piebald 10-point buck on Oct. 30 at his hunting club in Calcasieu Parish.[…]
Field Reports
How to make smoked venison sticks
This video from The Bearded Butchers is an entire, beginning to end, how to make deer venison snack sticks tutorial.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF discovers H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in waterfowl
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in hunter-harvested blue-winged teal.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass get aggressive this month at Toledo Bend
Bass are going to be aggressive in November, so it’s a fun time to throw whatever bait you like. The more water you cover, the better.[…]
Columns
How to stay safe in the tree stand
With the number, quality and comfort level of safety products available today, no hunter should climb a stand without being clipped in.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Northshore sac-a-lait transition to deeper waters
Matt Schwierjohn, who fishes the rivers on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, said November is one of the best months to catch sac-a-lait.[…]
News Breaker
Anglers got a few extra red snapper according to landing estimates for 2022
The LDWF released the preliminary final private recreational and state charter red snapper landing estimates for 2022.[…]
Columns
Dock shots should go the way of MySpace
There’s one habit that Marsh Man Masson would like to see go away forever: Posting pictures on social media of tables loaded with dead fish.[…]
Features
Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors – Jerry Antley
Jerry Antley is an icon in the world of turkey hunting. His company, Cedar Hill Game Calls, invented the Little Scratch Box.[…]
Features
The restoration of Grand Terre Island
A more than $100 million restoration project to restore and protect Grand Terre Island was completed in late July.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Poverty Point and Lake Bruin
Poverty Point near Delhi and Lake Bruin near St. Joseph both have great places to stay, boat and just relax.[…]
Fishing
Free family-oriented fishing event in Natchitoches
Join LDWF and the City of Natchitoches on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at Parc Natchitoches for a day full of fun, fishing, and festivities![…]
Fishing
Gatorz Eyewear Delta M4
Protect your eyes and see clearly on even the brightest days with the Gatorz Delta M4.[…]