Fishing
Eighteen reported menhaden spills this year finally leads to LWFC action
Eighteen menhaden fisheries spills this year has caused the LWFC to pass a NOI modifying current rules for the industry.[…]
Newsletters
Flounder
Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]
Deer of the Year
Huff credits father-in-law for success harvesting big buck
On an Oct. 1 hunt, Caleb Huff of Bentley arrowed a big 8-point buck with a 17 ½-inch spread on private land in Grant Parish.[…]
Field Reports
Shrimp draining from marsh at this spot!
An autumn falling tide sucks white shrimp from backwater marshes, basically hand-feeding them to marauding schools of speckled trout.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves extension of burning ban on LDWF owned and managed lands
The LWFC approved extension of a declaration of emergency prohibiting all burning upon LDWF owned or managed lands. […]
Newsletters
A 2024 Louisiana bear season?
Bears in certain areas of Louisiana are problematic and causing economic losses and declining hunting opportunities in some areas.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Bergara BMR Carbon
The Bergara BMR Carbon is a great rifle for small game hunting or for plinking.[…]
Columns
Find your best release
Archery hunters have three types of release aids to choose from. Which works best for you?[…]
Bass Class
Empty livewell motivates Baton Rouge teen to high school fishing success
Grayson Bonfils of Baton Rouge plans to fish his senior season with the Central High School Bass Fishing Team.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Venice fishing heats up as the October temperatures bring relief
While the oppressive temperatures drop and we move into October, Venice fishing not only heats up but continues to sizzle.[…]
Columns
Contrary to popular belief, October is not the first month of deer season
October is the tenth month of deer season. Deer are fair game and Louisiana hunters are up and at ‘em and ready to hunt.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Marsh sac-a-lait
Bill McCarty is dreaming about cooler days and putting sac-a-lait in the boat, either from the Bayou Black area or Bateman Island.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fall on the Bend
With hydrilla returning en masse to Toledo Bend, good-sized bass fall for topwaters more and more as water temperatures fall in October.[…]
Alligator
Soileau expedition harvests massive Sicily Island alligator
A 13-foot 9-inch alligator was killed near Sicily Island on Sept. 22 by customers with Full Strap & Stringer Outfitter and Guide Service.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 17, 2023
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 17, 2023.[…]
Hunting
U.S. Congress passes bill to keep ALAS, other school hunter education programs funded
The Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act means the Archery in Louisiana Schools program will continue to be federally funded.[…]