Ducks
Louisiana duck hunting season begins in November
The 2024 Louisiana duck hunting season begins Nov. 2-3 in the West Zone with a youth-only hunt, and the first split opens Nov. 9.[…]
Newsletters
Deer of the Year
Spillman takes big 8-point buck in Madison Parish
Austin Spillman of Patterson was hunting on private land in Madison Parish when he downed a big 8-point at 25 yards with his crossbow.[…]
Fishing
LDWF recognizes Aquatic Volunteer Instructors at the VIP Awards Banquet
The LDWF celebrated their top Aquatic Volunteer Instructors at an Appreciation Banquet and extended education opportunity on Oct. 16.[…]
Field Reports
Rabbit hunting with beagles
Using skilled rabbit hunting dogs, hunters can enjoy an exhilarating chase as the dogs flush out rabbits from dense underbrush.[…]
Features
Bet on Buras for bull reds
Capt. Tori Arnona, who fishes out of Buras, said anglers can head upriver or downriver, anywhere between Empire and Venice this month.[…]
Deer of the Year
Heflin teen makes quick work of huge Webster Parish buck
Riley Daniel downed this Webster Parish 10-point with a Ruger American .308 on Oct. 19.[…]
Field Notes
The peekaboo beaver
You never know what you’ll see when fishing, so keep your eyes open for peekaboo creatures.[…]
Catfish
LDWF to host fishing event at Bogue Chitto State Park Nov. 3
The LDWF and Bogue Chitto State Park invite you to Get Out & Fish! on Nov. 3 at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton.[…]
Field Reports
Why these fish and many more were in this spot!
Marsh Man Masson and Capt. Martha Spencer hardly even had to get the boat on plane after leaving a launch into the river near Buras.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
The Elite Fishing Series returns to Lake Charles and crowns a Solo Tour champion
Redfish Lodge of Louisiana pro Michael Frenette won the 2024 frogg toggs Elite Solo Tour’s National Championship and Angler of the Year.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to enforce burn bans on its public lands
The LDWF is reminding Wildlife Management Area hunters and outdoorsmen of a burn ban in many parishes due to extremely dry conditions.[…]
Newsletters
Youth waterfowl primer
The legacy of our state’s long and storied history in waterfowl hunting depends critically on the next generation wanting to head afield.[…]
Field Notes
Preserve that trophy for the taxidermist
Putting so much time and effort into the hunt makes it especially important to take prepare the animal for the taxidermist.[…]
Hunting
LDWF encourages non-resident college students to pick up hunting, fishing licenses at resident rates for the fall
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would like to encourage college students to purchase a license and explore the outdoors.[…]
Field Reports
Cuts in Mississippi River loaded with fish
Chris Macaluso and Marsh Man Man Masson hopped aboard with Buras guide Capt. Cody Obiol to explore the mouth of the Mississippi River.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bowhunter downs impressive Avoyelles Parish buck
Drew Landry was hunting on private land in Avoyelles Parish when he used his Hoyt RX7 bow to take a 164 7/8-inch buck on Oct. 12.[…]