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.[…]
Newsletters
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.[…]
Fishing
Passive recreational and commercial fishing gear marking and tending rules go into effect
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted NOIs regarding the marking of traps in freshwater.[…]
Field Reports
A day with a crab fisherman
Experience the thrill of a commercial crabbing trip, where you can learn about the art of crab fishing while exploring coastal waters.[…]
Field Notes
The historic waterways around New Orleans
Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego is a convenient place to stay when exploring the New Orleans waterways.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents successfully rescue lost hunter in St. Landry Parish
LDWF enforcement agents successfully rescued a missing hunter from the Thistlethwaite WMA on Oct. 10 in St. Landry Parish.[…]
Field Reports
This speck technique is dynamite right now!
As the sun gets higher in the sky, the shrimp move to the bottom, where the speckled trout continue to feast. That’s where I found them.[…]
Columns
Restoring the Chandeleur Islands
The Chandeleur Islands are home to the northern Gulf of Mexico’s largest seagrass bed, and provide food and shelter for fish and birds.[…]
Columns
Venison Lasagna Soup
This Venison Lasagna Soup recipe does not involve all of the time consuming layers that a traditional lasagna requires.[…]
Hunting
Joolca Hottap V2
The Joolca Hottap V2 brings hot showers to your outdoor adventures.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Light tide, heavy fishing action
Marsh Man Masson rolled the dice on a day with a meager tidal range, and found a surprisingly good fish bite.[…]
Deer of the Year
Persistence pays off for Preaus with 140-class buck
On Oct. 2, Dan Preaus got the big 9-point buck he had been watching for two years on his property in Union Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces new saltwater fishing class
The LDWF is excited to offer the newest Fishing Course Series class, Beginner Saltwater Fishing, on Saturday, Oct. 19.[…]