Big Bass
Toledo Bend gives up nighttime lunker bass to Krotz Springs angler
Connor Johnson of Krotz Springs, La., caught a 11.13-pound bass on Aug. 31 at Toledo Bend. It was weighed at Buckeye Marina.[…]
Newsletters
Freshwater Fishing
LWFC considers new fishing regulations at Saline-Larto Complex
A 10-inch, 25-fish limit for crappie and a 14-inch, eight-fish limit for bass on the Saline-Larto Complex are under consideration by the LWFC.[…]
Deer Hunting
Members named to CWD task force
The Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Task Force, created during the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, officially named its members.[…]
Bass Fishing
The G.A. Cut gives up September bass
Billy Billeaud likes the options he has to catch bass in September when he launches out of the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Set your sights on Delacroix’s reds and transition trout
Capt. Sean Thornton, a 9-year veteran guide in the Delacroix marshes and coastal waters, said September is a transition month.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fish smarter, not harder at Toledo Bend
September bass fishing can try the patience of even experienced anglers because of the inevitable turnover that happens this time of year.[…]
Dove
It’s time to focus on doves
Dove season offers a fantastic opportunity to introduce children to hunting. In the right spot, action can come fast.[…]
Field Reports
20-inch redfish all of a sudden everywhere
Where they came from, no one really knows, but redfish between 18 and 21 inches are suddenly all over the Louisiana marsh.[…]
Columns
The next five years for waterfowl hunters
What happened during the August LWFC meeting will govern how duck hunters spend their time for the next five years.[…]
Big Bass
Baton Rouge angler catches double-tagged fish at Toledo Bend
Henry Boudreaux of Baton Rouge caught this 11.21-pound bass on Aug. 21 and weighed it in at Buckeye Marina on Toledo Bend Lake.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder, Colfax on Sept. 6
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 6.[…]
Features
Preparing for hunting season
Whether hunting deer, ducks or squirrels, Louisiana sportsmen must prepare for the upcoming season well before the magic day begins.[…]
Field Notes
Reliable ways to identify venomous vs. nonvenomous snakes
Tips that can be used from a safe distance to help you quickly and safely identify snakes you encounter in your yard or while in nature.[…]
Field Notes
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site brings to life stories of Creole, Acadian and early American settlers.[…]
Columns
The restoration of Lake Pontchartrain
The success of Lake Pontchartrain’s restoration over the last 30 years should be celebrated by all who live in South Louisiana.[…]
Alligator
Advice on preparing for alligator season
Sportsmen preparing for alligator season should be sure to hone their marksmanship skills and check their weapons.[…]