News Breaker
Louisiana National Estuarine Research Reserve Site Development Committee seeks public input
LaNERR, through Louisiana Sea Grant, is in the site development phase of selecting to nominate a Louisiana estuary to the NOAA.[…]
Newsletters
Crappie/Bream
Late-summer sac-a-lait: a guided adventure at Toledo Bend
Stephen Couvillion and four friends left Toledo Bend with 72 sac-a-lait after a recent trip guided by Bob Lareaux.[…]
Columns
Bowhunters: Set your sights
Decide which sight suits your hunting situation and budget, buy it and learn exactly how it works to ensure your success.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through August 8, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 8.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Hit the early morning and late evening bites in Lafitte
The early morning and late evening bites are the ticket in Lafitte according to Colby Creppel of Griffin Fishing Charters in Barataria.[…]
Inshore Fishing
A revolutionary way to fish: the increasingly capable personal watercraft
Jock Smith of Lacombe has been catching fish from a personal watercraft for 3 years. He shares the pros and cons of fishing from a jet ski.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF cancels National Hunting and Fishing Day events
The LDWF has canceled National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) events scheduled for September 25. 2021 across Louisiana.[…]
Deer Hunting
Get your compound bow ready for archery season
Before you take your bow to the range to practice, you need to make sure that it is ready. This means an inspection of your bow.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold beginners squirrel hunting seminar Sept. 18
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Sept. 18, 2021.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: king mackerel
The king mackerel is a speedy, sharp-toothed brawler and a favorite of many anglers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.[…]
Newsletters
Cypremort Point fishermen rack up wins at rodeo
Andrew Godley and his crewmates won “best boat” at St. Thomas More Catholic High School’s fishing rodeo on Aug. 6-7 at Cypremort Point.[…]
Ducks
Duck Popper Sandwiches
Chef Nathan Richard, the Executive Chef at Cuvée Wine Bar and Bistro in Thibodaux, prepares duck popper sandwiches.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 1, 2021
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates from LA Creel through August 1, 2021.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF, LAWFF to hold next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop
The LDWF and LAWFF will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop, Fowl Language, on Oct. 2 at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Field Notes
Time to go “whole hog” on the wild hog problem
Wild hogs are giving plenty of Louisiana landowners, hunting camps and farmers problems. Here are some potential solutions.[…]
Bass Fishing
Five choices for rigging swimbaits
Bass pro Dylan Fulk said swimbaits are fairly simple baits to fish, but there are a number of options for rigging them.[…]