Field Notes
Luke Ward has his sights set on nothing but bullseyes
Pineville High School junior Luke Ward pegged the highest score, a 293, at the 2023 Louisiana Schools State Bullseye Tournament in mid-March.[…]
Newsletters
Columns
A whale of a tale of a proposal that unfortunately, is real
NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on a petition for rulemaking to establish a year-round 10-knot vessel speed limit in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Bet on Hopedale
Hunter Holden of Watson, also known as “anglerdan_staterecords,” sees June as the best month for all-around fishing in Hopedale.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Gulf choked with red snapper
Every year, offshore anglers stare longingly at the Gulf of Mexico, just counting the days until they can drop baits down to the red snapper.[…]
Deer Hunting
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission extends CWD control area
A LDWF control area that bans supplemental deer feeding and carcass transportation due to CWD has been expanded into north Concordia Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Northern Snakehead fish found in Concordia Parish
The LDWF has verified that two Northern Snakeheads and a ball of fry were observed in a video that was reportedly taken in Minorica.[…]
News Breaker
Charli Long of Benton Middle School wins NASP Eastern Nationals IBO 3D Championship
Charli Long of Benton Middle School was the female champion in the National Archery in Schools Program Eastern Nationals IBO 3D Tournament.[…]
Field Reports
Solo crabbing
Crabbing is an art that requires as much skill as fishing, and the result is even better: an ice chest full of the tastiest protein on Earth.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Throw ‘em spinnerbaits on the Sabine River
Anglers have been throwing spinnerbaits in the Sabine River marsh for redfish and bass. That bite should continue throughout June.[…]
Bass Fishing
MLF pro talks Bartholomew Lake bass
Major League Fishing pro Jake Ormond enjoys fishing for bass at Bartholomew Lake in Sterlington because of the structure it has.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves resolution adding 40 acres to Sandy Hollow WMA
The LWFC approved a resolution to add 40 acres to the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area, located in Tangipahoa Parish.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Mermentau River mystique
In June, Vince Theriot usually returns from his guided fishing trips with a mess of speckled trout fresh from the Mermentau River.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend’s largemouth bass run should continue in June
After half-a-dozen years or so with virtually no grass on Toledo Bend, the grassy comeback is evident in so many places.[…]
Field Notes
Geocaching: A great way to spend a summer day
Geocaching is a fun activity for adults and kids to get some exercise, explore new areas and enjoy the outdoors.[…]
Alligator
Applications open for alligator lottery harvests LDWF announces
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 21 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) property.[…]
Hunting
Swagger QD42 Bipod
The Swagger QD42 is a different kind of shooting bipod, offering last-minute adjustments from any angle.[…]