Field Reports
Hunting overpopulated alligators
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné, his family and some friends went alligator hunting in Louisiana.[…]
Newsletters
Hunting
Solo Stove Ranger
The Solo Stove Ranger is a perfectly-sized, portable campfire.[…]
Flounder
Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 to Nov. 30 for commercial and recreational sectors
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 is approaching.[…]
Field Reports
I had this bait made, and the fish loved it!
Marsh Man Masson got Capt. Lane Zimmer to make him some Z’s Tackle Zimmer Swimmers in a new color combo he created called Glass Blast.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Returning to the Mermentau River
Vince Theriot of Coastal Guide Service shared his advice for fishing on the Mermentau River above Grand Chenier.[…]
Columns
Stand selection for bow hunters
The white oak trees were producing an average year’s worth of mast, and a line of rubs was showing me a decent buck was using the oak bottom. […]
News Breaker
Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Oct. 5 in Louisiana
The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 5, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2025.[…]
Field Reports
Duck Camp Dinners: Gravies, Gogs and Pirogues
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois learns about Louisiana’s rich waterfowling history, dives into conservation projects and returns to Bayou Black.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tips the scales in your favor at Toledo Bend
John Dean said that froggin’ and droppin’ are the best ways to put bass in the boat this October at Toledo Bend.[…]
Deer Hunting
Latitude Lonestar saddle
The single-panel Latitude Lonestar saddle is ultra-comfortable and rich with features.[…]
Columns
Eye on the marsh
During the fall months, you must keep one eye on the calendar and the other on the weather — tropical weather.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 15
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 15.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Specks storm these bayous on way into marsh
Major bayous are loaded with bait — and a much higher percentage of keeper speckled trout than is typical for this time of year.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Falling for crappie
In many ways, chasing crappie in the fall somewhat resembles hunting. Anglers need to go where they can find food sources.[…]
Columns
The future of the Atchafalaya Basin
In response to a plea from recreational anglers, the LDWF secretary called for a public meeting about the Atchafalaya Basin’s problems.[…]
News Breaker
Coast Guard honors LDWF agent with Lifesaving Medal
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded LDWF Sgt. Stephen Rhodes with the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal, Tuesday, Sept. 17.[…]