Alligator
Brothers bag alligator tagged in the last century
David Hanson, Jeffrey Lawrenson and Trevor Fedoruk with the alligators they got on Sept. 11, including Fedoruk’s tagged gator.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Newsletters
Reader Report: Young anglers reel in giant swordfish
Jackson Godwin, Hayden Johnson, Brooks Boutwell, Braden Davidson, Matthew Holloway and Braxton Byrd caught a 309-pound swordfish.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana man inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame
Tensas Parish native Chuck Jones was recently inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in Missouri.[…]
Newsletters
Lightning strikes twice for “Jurassic Park” anglers
On Sept. 4, Justin Kennon was fishing with Capt. Joey Maciasz of Down the Bayou Charters when he hauled in a 30-pound, 6-ounce dog snapper.[…]
Big Bass
Toledo Bend produces another double-digit bass
George Jeane Jr. of Florien caught an 11.92-pound bass on Sept 2 at Toledo Bend. The fish was previously tagged on March 27 at 11.91-pounds.[…]
Big Bass
Toledo Bend gives up nighttime lunker bass to Krotz Springs angler
Connor Johnson of Krotz Springs, La., caught a 11.13-pound bass on Aug. 31 at Toledo Bend. It was weighed at Buckeye Marina.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWFC considers new fishing regulations at Saline-Larto Complex
A 10-inch, 25-fish limit for crappie and a 14-inch, eight-fish limit for bass on the Saline-Larto Complex are under consideration by the LWFC.[…]
Deer Hunting
Members named to CWD task force
The Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Task Force, created during the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, officially named its members.[…]
Big Bass
Baton Rouge angler catches double-tagged fish at Toledo Bend
Henry Boudreaux of Baton Rouge caught this 11.21-pound bass on Aug. 21 and weighed it in at Buckeye Marina on Toledo Bend Lake.[…]
Bass Fishing
New black bass fishing regulations at Bussey Brake Reservoir
New black bass regulations on Bussey Brake Reservoir in Morehouse Parish will go into effect on August 20, 2025.[…]
Hunting
LWFC keeps two zones for 2026-30 waterfowl hunting seasons
The 2026–2030 Louisiana waterfowl zone and split structure will remain unchanged. The LWFC voted to keep the current configuration in place.[…]
Newsletters
Turkey callers from across the country compete in Hammond
The Louisiana State and U.S. Open Turkey Calling Championships provide a platform for callers to showcase their abilities.[…]
Newsletters
Addis angler wins Blue Marlin Gulf Cup with 609-pounder
Jaselyn Berthelot, a 22-year-old LSU graduate from Addis, caught a 609-pound blue marlin while fishing in the Green Canyon block.[…]
Big Bass
Bustin’ bass at Toledo Bend
William Lipps of Many caught an 11.16-pound bass on July 13 and Alexandria’s Pat Dion landed an 12.33-pound bass at Toledo Bend on July 17.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on WMAs
The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF WMAs for the 2025-2026 hunting season.[…]
Newsletters
LWFC meeting presents results of Commercial Menhaden Fishery Bycatch Study
At the LWFC meeting, LGL Ecological Research Associates presented the results of a comprehensive commercial Menhaden fishery bycatch study.[…]