Deer Hunting
Louisiana hunting numbers are trending upward
Louisiana hunting participation has risen modestly compared to 10 years ago. Deer harvest numbers have risen at a higher rate.[…]
Newsletters
News Breaker
LDWF to reopen the private recreational red snapper season for two four-day periods
LA Creel data indicates that 4% of Louisiana’s 2026 annual private recreational allocation remains, and a re-opening is warranted.[…]
Field Reports
Speckled trout have already moved in!
Summer-weary anglers, rejoice! Fall has arrived early this year. It may not feel like it, but speckled trout have moved to inside waters.[…]
Columns
Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R
The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.[…]
Alligator
Will new recreational season have an impact on our booming alligator population?
It’s certainly no great revelation that the American alligator has taken over our marshes and swamps. Outdoorsmen are seeing more of them.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on WMAs
LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas for the 2026-2027 hunting season.[…]
Bass Class
Dynamic bass duo
Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.[…]
Catfish
Kayaking for catfish
With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.[…]
Columns
The good and bad of red snapper management
While our elected leaders don’t always hit the mark on resource management, in the case of Gulf red snapper seasons, they got it right.[…]
Columns
Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs
These Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs are crispy, smoky and packed with flavor. They are a great meal after a day spent working the land.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action
Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.[…]
Ducks
LWFC backs ‘Duck Factory’ protections, amberjack permit
For decades, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has purchased easements on wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout
The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Marsh bass are making a comeback!
Summer fishing is kinda maybe starting to think about drawing to a close, and that means good things for anglers who like to target bass.[…]
Field Notes
Teams around the globe compete in Blue Marlin World Cup Championship
The winner-take-all Blue Marlin World Cup is held each year on July 4. Entrants fish for 8 hours in their chosen time zone.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery now open
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to hunters through Aug. 28. The hunt will be held Dec. 5-20, 2026.[…]