Hunting
Governor Landry proclaims November, Wild Game Meat Donation Month
Governor Landry asks Louisiana hunters to donate part or all of their harvest to families in need this holiday season.[…]
Newsletters
Fishing Hotspots
Biloxi Marsh bonanza
In November, Ty Hillman said he’ll be hunting both redfish and speckled trout in the lakes and ponds of the Biloxi Marsh.[…]
Field Reports
We smoked the fish near this restoration project
Marsh Man Masson took a buddy’s teen-aged son fishing, and they were surprised while exploring new fishing destinations.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend bass on the move
Target the back of creeks for bass until water temperatures cool across the rest of Toledo Bend and the main lake comes into play.[…]
Columns
The Creme Crappie Shad
The Creme Crappie Shad is a tri-colored soft plastic crappie lure that remains to this day a favorite for fish and fishermen.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]