Deer of the Year
Prayer request answered as fifth grader downs big buck
Aubrey Spinner, 10, of Simmesport was hunting with her family in Avoyelles Parish on Jan. 13 when she downed a trophy 14-point buck.[…]
Newsletters
Hunting
Some 2024-2025 hunting seasons extended due to the recent winter storm
The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of LDWF, Madison Sheahan, has extended the following resident game hunting seasons.[…]
Ducks
Out of State Destinations: Chesapeake Bay
Probably no other waterbody more richly connects with both the history of the United States and waterfowl hunting than Chesapeake Bay[…]
Columns
The Rock Dam in Hopedale is the ultimate winter fishing spot for kayak anglers
There are those places that seem to be just made for kayak fishing. The Rock Dam in Hopedale is definitely one of them.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Every cast produced action at this structure
When water temperatures are below a certain level, fish stack up at this flood-control structure. Marsh Man Masson got on nonstop action.[…]
Deer of the Year
Caldwell Parish hunter brings down buck one year after missing him
Blake May of Columbia was at his hunting club in Caldwell Parish when he took down a giant 14-point on Dec. 31.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Louisiana duck hunting before a snow storm
On Jan. 21, 2025, Louisiana experienced a historic snowstorm. Jared Serigné did a duck hunt that morning and shared his experience.[…]
Field Notes
Audubon State Historic Site
Today, visitors to the Audubon State Historic Site can walk where Audubon drew his inspiration for his beautiful paintings.[…]
Fishing
Yeti Roadie 15 Hard Cooler
Keep your ice, drinks and snacks cold for days with the Yeti Roadie 15 hard cooler.[…]
Big Bass
Lake Charles man boats Toledo Bend double-digit bass
Craig Bean was on a fishing trip at Toledo Bend with his buddy, Kenny Bailey, on Jan. 15 when he landed an 11.66-pound largemouth bass.[…]
Deer of the Year
Avoyelles Parish hunter is in the right place at the right time to down big buck
Lucas Deshautelle of Moreauville got a great buck on private land in Avoyelles Parish on Jan. 5. It scored 163 1/8.[…]
Fishing
New shark regulations are now in effect
The LDWF announced that recreational anglers may keep any size and quantity of Blacktip and Bull Shark as of January 20, 2025.[…]
Bass Fishing
Registration is open for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park
Registration is now available for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025! […]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for 2025 WMA lottery turkey hunts, White Lake WCA fishing lottery
The LDWF is accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) fishing lottery.[…]
Field Reports
This old-school bait seeing major resurgence!
Marsh Man Masson and Justin Bowles tried out the MirrOlure 52MR and caught far more speckled trout than they could of imagined.[…]
Deer Hunting
Reader Report: Big Beauregard Parish buck
Tate Johnson took down a big Beauregard Parish buck while hunting with his dad on the morning of Nov. 11, 2024.[…]