Bass Fishing
Spring is special at Toledo Bend
If it’s a warm spring, the spawn won’t drag out as long at Toledo Bend. Otherwise, more cool spells will keep the bass spawn going.[…]
Newsletters
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Load up on crappie in a jungle of cypress
This time of year, crappie are irresistible, as the fish move shallow to make next year’s crop of crappie.[…]
Hunting
Fathers, Sons & Old Guns: A new story collection by Glynn Harris
Glynn Harris has struck gold again with a new book. Fathers, Sons & Old Guns: Stories from Under the Hickories is a collection of 50 stories.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF announces winners of the 2025 Durable License Card Contest
The LDWF would like to congratulate Jeff Penny, Abbie Bourgeois, Ty Hibbs, and Chad Nolan for winning the 2025 hard license card contest.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana’s 2025 turkey season begins March 29 for youth/physically challenged, April 5 for all others
The 2025 turkey hunting season begins March 29-30 for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hunters.[…]
Bass Fishing
Out of State Destinations: Lake Powell
Take a fishing adventure to Lake Powell, a clear lake that straddles the border of Arizona and Utah, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Netting lots of crawfish for a special recipe
Crawfish season sees eager fishermen using specialized crawfish traps or crawfish nets to catch the delicious crustaceans.[…]
Field Notes
Mansfield State Historic Site
While at the Mansfield State Historic Site, tour the museum and see artifacts found on the battlefield. You may even see re-enactments.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Super Lizard SI
Mister Twister unveiled a new product late last year. the 7-inch long Super Lizard Salt Infused soft plastic, that drives bass wild.[…]
Fishing
2025 Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 26
The LDWF will be hosting the 14th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 26 at nine different locations across the state.[…]
Big Bass
Reader Report: The hunt for a double-digit bass finally comes to an end
Austin Cruse of Merryville, La., was fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir on March 12 when he landed a 12.4-pound lunker bass.[…]
Ducks
LDWF announces 2026 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest
The LDWF has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp (Louisiana Duck Stamp) competition.[…]
Field Reports
The trout are crushing hard-plastics fished this way!
Marsh Man Masson ran across some really good water, and it was loaded with some of the biggest speckled trout he’s found in a long while.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to send waterfowl survey to HIP registered hunters
The LDWF will send a survey to Harvest Information Program (HIP) registered Louisiana waterfowl hunters beginning March 17.[…]
Bass Class
NSU Fishing Team members make their mark
College students Cole Pickett, Ross Miller and Dawson Cowden all shine as up-and-coming fishing guides at Toledo Bend.[…]
Columns
Dogs being dogs in the offseason
With about 8 months until the early teal season in September, keeping hunting dogs in top shape is a year-round obligation.[…]