Field Reports
This new bait caught really big fish
Marsh Man Masson tied on the Bill Lewis Depth Strike while targeting speckled trout in a large South Louisiana coastal lake.[…]
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Field Notes
Chicot State Park offers many natural wonders
Chicot State Park and its associated Louisiana State Arboretum offer camping, hiking trails and fantastic fishing.[…]
Columns
Spring green-out will provide nutrition for deer
The green-out provides deer with tender new leaves and stems to munch on that will provide the nutrition needed to grow new antlers.[…]
Fishing
Limited spots still available for Boating Education Lagniappe Day on April 26
The 14th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” will be on April 26 at nine different locations across the state.[…]
Columns
Steady spring fishing action
This is a fantastic time of year to kayak fish all across the state. While weather conditions can vary, there are generally more good days.[…]
Bass Fishing
Creme Badd Bug
The Creme Lure Badd Bug will take a bass off its bed in the spring or lure it out of its comfort zone other times of the year.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Crabbing and flounder gigging on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Crabbing and flounder gigging are beloved pastimes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, offering both adventure and a taste of tradition.[…]
Columns
Farewell to some of the greats
During the last months, our outdoors community has lost several men, folks who were dedicated to the success of our ability to hunt and fish.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: A variety pack in the Louisiana marsh
Many of Marsh Man Masson’s trips into the South Louisiana marsh begin with an idea of a dish. That’s what this one was all about.[…]
Field Notes
High school archer makes a name for himself with stellar performance
Airline High School senior Evan Moore is one of the top high school archers in Louisiana. He was the No. 1 high school 3D archer in 2024.[…]
Columns
Spring redfish
Savvy and seasoned South Louisiana guides and avid anglers know despite the dirty water, often redfish don’t go very far.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF announces the addition of a new WMA in Allen Parish – Flatwoods Savanna WMA
The Flatwoods Savanna WMA will become LDWF’s 52nd WMA and will be located in southwest Allen Parish between the towns of Reeves and LeBlanc.[…]
Big Bass
Reader Report: High school angler lands giant bass
Fifteen-year-old Braden Bourque of East Ascension High School caught a 13.24-pound bass at Caney Lake on March 7.[…]
Columns
Venison Shank Ragù
The venison shank may be regarded as the most underutilized cut of meat off of a deer, but this Venison Shank Ragu recipe should change that.[…]
Fishing
Beau Lake Newport iSUP
The Beau Lake Newport iSUP is everything an angler could want in a paddleboard. It’s the perfect blend of lightweight and strong.[…]
Field Reports
This speckled trout pattern is super hot right now!
Speckled trout are predictable creatures that do the same things year after year, as they move throughout the ecosystem to eat and spawn.[…]