Louisiana Sportsman

April 29, 2026

BOTE Breeze Aero Paddleboard

July 22, 2024 Brian Cope

The BOTE Breeze Aero inflatable paddleboard is pefect to fish from while standing or sitting, and you can pack it anywhere.[…]

Play the hand you’re dealt

July 20, 2024 Chas Champagne

This is the first of several episodes of DockSide TV where Chas Champagne stays local to catch summertime bass.[…]

Reader Report: Bussey Brake gives up two double-digit bass

July 20, 2024 Field Reporter

Casey Taylor and his dad, Lendel, went fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir on July 5. Casey caught two big bass, a 10-pounder and a 12-pounder.[…]

Battling jack crevalle in Lake Pontchartrain

July 20, 2024 Jared Serigne

In this video, Jared Serigné went fishing for hard-fighting jack crevalle with Capt. Ty Hibbs in Lake Pontchartrain.[…]

Dove hunting is a great way to introduce children to hunting or involve them in the sport. They usually get to do a lot of shooting and stay more active. It’s a social experience. (Photo courtesy Dennis “Rusty” Barfield)

Managing land properly attracts and holds doves

July 20, 2024 John N. Felsher

For many landowners, dove season begins months before the shooting starts as they prepare their lands to attract and hold birds.[…]

Catch and cook: Fish gold mines all along this lake shore

July 18, 2024 Todd Masson

You usually have a general idea of what it would be like to fish an area, but sometimes what you discover far exceeds your expectations.[…]

Bowhunters need to understand the anatomy of a turkey to make a clean, ethical shot. (Picture by Pete Rogers)

Bowhunting tips for next turkey season

July 18, 2024 Pete Rogers

Using a bow is a game changer in many ways for turkey hunters.[…]

Tickfaw State Park has plenty of water and ways to see it, including this boardwalk in the park. (Photo courtesy Louisiana State Parks)

The scenic rivers

July 18, 2024 Terry L. Jones

Each year, thousands of Louisianians flock to the Tickfaw, Tchefuncte and Amite rivers to swim, fish, ski, canoe and kayak.[…]

Crab, Corn and Brie Empanadas

July 15, 2024 Nathan L. Judice

The sweet meat of blue crabs is a prized ingredient in a variety of dishes, including this recipe for Crab, Corn and Brie Empanadas.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 30

July 13, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 30, 2024.[…]

The author’s Lab learning her place in the boat where she will always ride. (Photo by Bryan Beatty)

Protecting your hunting dog

July 13, 2024 Bryan Beatty

We owe it to our 4-legged friends to keep them safe and healthy. Here are some steps to take to ensure your hunting dog is protected.[…]

Louisiana turkey harvest reaches record high since reporting began in 2009

July 13, 2024 From News Reports

Louisiana’s turkey hunters enjoyed the best year by far from a harvest standpoint in 2024 as they reported taking 3,695 birds.[…]

Thermacell Rechargeable Mosquito Repellent

July 13, 2024 Brian Cope

Forget the gas cartridges, this Thermacell uses a rechargeable battery.[…]

Catch and cook: Toledo Bend crappie

July 12, 2024 Jared Serigne

Jared Serigné and his family fished for crappie at Toledo Bend with Bryant “Brother” Martin of Martin’s Guide Service.[…]

With a typical saltwater bay boat passing in the background, this nice blue catfish was caught on a Gulp! in the MRGO near the Hopedale dam. While trout and redfish are still caught in the area, the change in salinities since the dam was installed has caused an influx of freshwater catfish.

Don’t discount catfish

July 12, 2024 Chris Holmes

Catfish provide great sport and have become common catches for kayak anglers fishing in all the traditional saltwater areas.[…]

Catch and cook: Lake full of summer specks + more

July 11, 2024 Todd Masson

Most years, speckled trout anglers have to run far to the big bays to catch fish, but Lake Catherine is holding speckled trout.[…]