News Breaker
LDWF to hold public meeting on wild turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28
The LDWF will hold a public meeting at the LSU AgCenter in St. Joseph on May 28 to discuss wild turkey populations in Northeast Louisiana.[…]
Newsletters
Columns
Hounding feral hogs
Joey Kent and Casey Kimble share their knowledge of training bay dogs and catch dogs to hunt feral hogs in Louisiana.[…]
Fishing
Muck Boots Muckster Lite Clog
The Muckster Lite Clog is the perfect shoe for warm-weather fishing, or just kicking around the yard.[…]
Alligator
Application process open for alligator lottery harvests on LDWF WMAs, public lakes and USACE property
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 22 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property beginning on Aug. 27, 2025.[…]
Field Reports
Specks in this area crushing hard-plastics
The waters around this popular port are loaded with speckled trout right now that seem to have a particular affinity for hard-plastic baits.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “National Safe Boating Week” May 17-23
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “National Safe Boating Week” from May 17-23.[…]
Field Reports
Catching alligator snapping turtles
Alligator snapping turtles are typically found in slow-moving rivers, bayous and swamps throughout Louisiana.[…]
Columns
Louisiana kayakers have a wide variety of lesser-known species to target
The vast bounty that is Louisiana fishing provides ample opportunities to catch a wide variety of less popular, but equally fun species.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for help in WMA fishing pier arson case
The LDWF and the TPSO are searching for an arsonist who set a fire that destroyed a boat access fishing pier at the Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toad Thumper’s Sway Glide
The Toad Thumper Lure Co. Sway Glide is a versatile glide bait that will give you that large gizzard shad profile at an affordable price.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Bream fishing is best in May
Bream fishing is best during the month of May, when you don’t have to worry about keeping up with a jacket, gloves and long pants.[…]
Columns
Venison Pot Stickers
These venison pot stickers blend rustic, homegrown ingredients with bold, aromatic spices from across the globe.[…]
Fishing
Magellan Outdoors Pro 36 Can Cooler
Here’s a lightweight cooler that keeps ice for days, has plenty of extras, and won’t break the bank, or your back.[…]
Field Reports
Why this paddletail produces the most speckled trout
If you think all soft-plastic paddletails look pretty much the same underwater, you’re about to have your mind blown.[…]
Columns
Shrimp in the spotlight
The springtime push of brown shrimp into our marshes comes near the time when trout and redfish are moving from the interior marshes.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Oyster Lake redfish
Trevor Huval shares tips for fishing for redfish at one of his favorite places, Oyster Lake in Marsh Island.[…]