Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend bass are poised for the spawn
If you’re going after bass on Toledo Bend as the calendar turns from January to February, here are some tips to help.[…]
Newsletters
Fishing
LDWF assessing and documenting saltwater fish kills from recent winter weather
After the recent freezing temperatures, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has received numerous reports of fish kills.[…]
Hunting
Farm to Feet Cedar Falls socks
Farm to Feet’s Cedar Falls socks are the ticket for outdoorsmen, no matter what the weather throws at you.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Geoghegan trout game plan
Follow this game plan for February at Geoghegan Canal and maximize your chances of speckled trout success on this legendary fishing spot.[…]
Field Reports
Marsh cuts are holding all the fish
The fish on Marsh Man Masson’s most recent trip weren’t where he thought they’d be, because they were all in the marsh cuts![…]
Columns
Coastal restoration plans remain up in the air
Gov. Landry blew up the Mid-Barataria Diversion plan, and left billions of dollars hanging in limbo for Louisiana’s coastal restoration.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]