News Breaker
2026 Youth Hunter of the Year applications open now
The 2026 Youth Hunter of the Year Award contest is now accepting applications, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) and the LDWF announced.[…]
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Fishing Hotspots
Morgan City angler sets his sights on redfish
An accomplished bass fisherman and lifelong Morgan City resident, Barry Henry also loves to go saltwater fishing and target redfish.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Load the boat at Calcasieu Lake
Fall fishing is excellent for all species at Calcasieu Lake. Everything is getting prepared for winter and feeding ferociously.[…]
Field Reports
Specks move to flats for fall feast!
The invasion of speckled trout into interior marshes has intensified, and the fish are cruising flats, eating everything they can.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hit Toledo Bend’s creeks for fall fishing
October is when the fall bite for bass usually gets pretty hot and heavy at Toledo Bend. Crappie fishing ought to improve considerably.[…]
Columns
Majestic mornings in the duck blind
Now that this year’s special September teal season is over, waterfowlers have another special season for black-bellied whistling ducks.[…]
Field Notes
Emergency on the water
Sixteen-year-old Brody Martin had an alligator gar slash open his left forearm. A trip to the emergency room resulted in eight stitches.[…]
Field Notes
Palmetto Island State Park
Palmetto Island State Park is Louisiana’s newest state park. It protects one of the region’s unique coastal bottomland hardwood ecosystems.[…]
Deer Hunting
Essential bowhunting gear
These hunting items are as compact and lightweight as possible. It is essential when public land hunting to be able to pack up quickly.[…]
Deer of the Year
Marksville hunter strikes gold again on early CWD area hunt
Glendon Normand of Marksville got this 13-point buck in full velvet with his Mathews bow on Sept. 12 in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
News Breaker
The September 2026 waterfowl population estimates
Based on recorded observations, the September 2026 estimate of blue-winged teal in coastal Louisiana and the Little River Basin was 73,000.[…]
Columns
Hiring a professional dog trainer
When deciding to get a dog, there’s three options: buy one already trained, self-train it, or send it to a trainer.[…]
Hunting
National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 26 throughout Louisiana
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) will be held Sept. 26 at four locations across the state.[…]
Columns
Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo
Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo is made with whitetail backstrap, fresh fettuccine noodles, butter and Parmesan cheese.[…]
Bass Class
College angler ready for the next challenge
Caden Williamson’s just finished his freshman season with the national powerhouse Louisiana State University-Shreveport Pilots Fishing Team.[…]
Field Reports
September fishing can’t get much better!
Ignore the temps. Fall fishing is here! This week, Marsh Man Masson and his son, Joel, caught fish everywhere they went![…]