Events & Announcements
Bowie’s Super Booth
Bowie Outfitters will have a big inventory on a lot of stuff at the Louisiana Sportsman Show this year, including hunting items.[…]
Newsletters
Fishing
CCA STAR time
If you are fishing for saltwater species in Louisiana this summer, participating in the 28th annual CCA Louisiana STAR is a simple choice.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 11-12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 11 and June 12.[…]
News Breaker
Benton Middle School captures National Archery in Schools Program national championship bullseye title
Savannah O’Donohue led Benton Middle School to the national title in the 2022 National Archery in Schools Program bullseye tournament.[…]
Field Reports
This fish REALLY surprised me!
The greatest thing about the marshes of South Louisiana is their mind-blowing diversity. A host of gamefish species call the region home, and on any given day, one will be more willing to play than
News Breaker
WMA Access Permit and Self-Clearing Permits required on Elmer’s Island and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuges
Elmer’s Island and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge visitors will be required to comply with self-clearing permit guidelines beginning July 1.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer is the best time to give Bayou Bartholomew Lake a try
Bayou Bartholomew Lake, the area commonly called “The Cutoff,” is a great summer spot if you are chasing largemouth bass.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Wait was worth it for Bayou Black bream, sac-a-lait and catfish
Bill McCarty, a bona fide specialist at catching panfish and catfish in the Bayou Black area, knows June is the right time to fish there.[…]
Fishing
1.5 Gallon RinseKit Pod
Clean your equipment and yourself while still in the field with the portable RinseKit Pod.[…]
Fishing
Legislature seeks balance in boating rental, safety laws
Should most individuals over the age of 18 be allowed to rent a motorboat in Louisiana without passing the required boating safety course?[…]
Bass Fishing
Weather should give Toledo Bend bass and anglers what they’ve been needing
Watching The Weather Channel has given John Dean hope for bass fishing the rest of the spring and early summer at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing
LDWF reminder: The new, streamlined license structure goes into effect June 1
Act 356-HB 691 of the 2021 regular legislative session created sweeping changes to fishing and hunting licenses and fees.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Grand Isle’s bounce back is great news for anglers
When the winds lay down in June, you can fish anywhere in the Bay on the north side of Grand Isle and find speckled trout.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on WMAs, USACE properties and refuges
The LDWF is accepting bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, USACE properties and state wildlife refuges for the 2022-2024 alligator seasons.[…]
Events & Announcements
Great music, Kids Zone and Fetch-N-Fish are a bonus for Louisiana Sportsman Show attendees
The Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival is a unique event, but there’s more than just sporting goods and outdoor equipment.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Blue marlin
The blue marlin is one of the most highly sought after gamefish on the planet. They can reach great size, and their meat is excellent.[…]