Bass Class
NSU bass anglers are tournament-tested
Stone Smith and Drake Wadsworth of the Northwestern State University Fishing Team qualified for three national collegiate tournaments.[…]
Newsletters
Deer Hunting
LDWF asking for hunters’ assistance in surveillance of CWD in Jeff Davis, other state parishes
The LDWF is asking deer hunters for assistance in surveillance for CWD in connection with a deer at a deer farm which tested positive.[…]
Field Reports
Specks are crushing jerkbaits!
Every year, this is the best month for getting up on flats adjacent to deep water, and throwing jerkbaits to line-stripping speckled trout.[…]
Deer of the Year
Arbuckle brings down big Belmont buck
Micah Arbuckle, 30, downed this impressive 11-point buck nicknamed the “Belmont Behemoth” in Sabine Parish on Nov. 15.[…]
Hog Hunting
AGM Adder TS35-640
When hunting hogs or coyotes at night, the AGM Adder TS35-640 offers a crystal clear vision of your target and surroundings.[…]
Columns
Venison Mexican Pizza
This Mexican Pizza recipe truly represents the unique blend of flavors that make up Mexican cuisine, but uses ground venison.[…]
Deer of the Year
Eighth grader downs unbelievable buck in Madison Parish
On Nov. 30, 2024, 14-year-old Alexa Hilderbrand took down an impressive 170-class trophy buck in Madison Parish.[…]
Fishing
The spring Women’s Fishing 101 Workshop application period is open!
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this spring.[…]
Crappie/Bream
The Red River is a winter crappie hotspot
The Red River offers some of the best opportunities for winter fishing, and Travis Brown has mastered the art of catching these crappie.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Wading for Calcasieu Lake specks
Many speckled trout, including some big ol’ yellowmouths, have been caught at Calcasieu Lake for many years during December.[…]
Hunting
VSSL Nest Pour Over Coffee Kit
Drip your own coffee in the great outdoors with the VSSL Nest Pour Over Coffee Kit.[…]
Columns
A special Christmas hunt
A long-ago rabbit hunt on Christmas Day is one of the author’s favorite outdoor memories from his childhood.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big buck’s appearance nearly gives Union Parish hunter a second heart attack
Heath BeDoit was hunting on private property in Union Parish when he bagged a big 14-point trophy buck on Nov. 20.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Solo duck hunt
In this video, Jared Serigné went on a solo duck hunting mission where he shot ducks and also caught fish for a catch and cook.[…]
Deer of the Year
Early morning nap helps Sterlington youngster kill huge Richland Parish buck
Eleven-year-old Wren Jones was hunting with his dad, Will, on their property in Richland Parish on Nov. 23 when he shot a trophy buck.[…]
Field Reports
Toads taking over the tracks
As most of you have heard the Trestle is on fire. The big girls showed up early this year and are now in complete full swing.[…]