Field Reports
Off-grid houseboat trip in Louisiana
In this Outside the Levees video, we are spending the weekend at an off-grid houseboat in the Louisiana marsh.[…]
Newsletters
Bass Fishing
Lure Review – The Mini Hammer-Trap
The new Mini Hammer-Trap from Bill Lewis Lures packs a punch despite its 3/16-ounce weight. It was introduced at ICAST earlier this year.[…]
Deer of the Year
St. Francisville hunter downs big West Feliciana Parish buck
Chris Brown was hunting on family land in West Feliciana Parish on Dec. 19 when he shot a 220-pound trophy buck.[…]
Hunting
Joolca GottaGo Camp Toilet
When you’ve got to go, you’ll do it in style with the Joolca GottaGo. This airtight, leakproof camping toilet keeps foul smells at bay.[…]
Bass Fishing
Target Sabine River bass
Ron Castille of Lake Charles has been putting bass in the boat for many years from one of three public launches along the Sabine River.[…]
Field Reports
Monster speckled trout in this community hole
Marsh Man Masson and Justin Bowles teamed up on a little speckled trout fishing competition against some other friends.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie time at Toledo Bend
There have been some extraordinary crappie catchin’ days on Toledo Bend, where huge balls of shad congregate when the water temperature drops.[…]
Deer of the Year
Holladay downs trophy buck behind his home
John Holladay was hunting on his property in Caldwell Parish on the evening of Dec. 3 when he shot a 190-class buck.[…]
Bass Fishing
Top 5 stories of 2024
We researched the archives of LouisianaSportsman.com and came up with the 5 best-read stories of the year.[…]
Deer Hunting
What is a trophy deer to you?
Every deer harvested represents an effort made by the hunter, time spent with loved ones, time out in nature and so on.[…]
Deer Hunting
Post-rut deer hunting tips
The post-rut phase of deer season can be an opportunity to score on a nice buck, if you are willing to adjust your tactics a bit.[…]
Fishing
LDWF to give away Christmas trees to enhance fish habitat on Lake Claiborne
The LDWF is hosting a “Reef Rodeo” for Lake Claiborne in Claiborne Parish. The event will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025.[…]
Deer of the Year
Natchitoches Parish gives up trophy buck to Alston
Chad Alston of Pollock was hunting at the Buckmaster Hunting Club in Natchitoches Parish on Nov. 25 when he downed a 150-class buck.[…]
Fishing
Christmas trees needed for Lake Providence fisheries enhancement
The LDWF is partnering with the Lake Providence Watershed Council and the East Carroll Bass Club to collect Christmas trees.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces rainbow trout fishing dates for 2025
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries annual Get Out & Fish! Rainbow Trout stockings are quickly approaching.[…]
Field Reports
Marsh fishing hard falling tides
Chas Champagne finds the redfish and speckled trout pretty stacked up chewing up the Limbo Slice from Matrix Shad.[…]