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.[…]
Newsletters
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.[…]
Field Reports
Duck Camp Dinners: The Red River Provides
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and the Duck Camp Dinners crew head to the Red River for mixed bags of woodies, greenheads and teal.[…]
Field Notes
The lakes of Natchitoches
Natchitoches is surrounded by some of the finest fishing spots in the state. Cane River, Sibley Lake and Red River are all close by.[…]
Hunting
Born Outdoor Badger Bundle
Camping doesn’t have to be uncomfortable when you’ve got the Born Outdoor Badger Bed 30 Baja Bundle.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces catfish stockings and fishing courses to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
The LDWF is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day by stocking 16 Get Out & Fish! ponds across the state with adult channel catfish.[…]
Field Reports
No way marsh fishing can get better than this
Gage Ulmer, 15, wanted to fish a little competition against Marsh Man Masson and a Bill Lewis ATV crankbait proved to be the winning ticket.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: They had jumbo shrimp right here by the road
Jared Serigné caught some nice jumbo shrimp in a roadside ditch. Afterwards, he headed home to make fried shrimp on bun sandwiches.[…]
Newsletters
Teal hunters took advantage of smaller groups of birds over opening weekend
While the storied grounds of southwest Louisiana still produced teal for solid outings, many hunting marshes to the east had spotty results.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public/requests notification of fish kills due to Hurricane Francine
The LDWF needs help spotting fish kills that may occur in south central and southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. […]
Field Reports
Duck Camp Dinners: Meat Drip Manifesto
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and the Duck Camp Dinners crew try their luck hunting with some friends at historic Old Hickory in Lacour, La.[…]
Columns
Bringing your dog on an out-of-state hunting trip
Taking our dogs along on a hunting trip is extra work but well worth it if planned properly and worked out with your outfitter.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: War Eagle Pro Football Jig
The War Eagle Pro Football Jig should be very effective anywhere bass anglers are targeting fish in 10- to 15-foot depths and deeper.[…]