Fishing Reports
Cayton’s catfish
This catfish was caught by Cayton Maturin in the Delcambre Canal by the bridge. He was enjoying a good time with his cousin and his friend, Rayden Mire and Mason Dryer. It was caught on
Hunting Reports
Landry Martel’s big buck
Eight-year-old Landry Martel bagged this 152-inch buck while hunting with his mom, Brooke, on their family property on Nov. 25, 2023 in Avoyelles Parish.
Field Reports
I had this bait made, and the fish loved it!
Marsh Man Masson got Capt. Lane Zimmer to make him some Z’s Tackle Zimmer Swimmers in a new color combo he created called Glass Blast.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red snapper season to close Oct. 6
Thanks to the active management allowed by LA Creel, Louisiana anglers were able to fish red snapper for 151 days this year.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Returning to the Mermentau River
Vince Theriot of Coastal Guide Service shared his advice for fishing on the Mermentau River above Grand Chenier.[…]
News Breaker
Agents arrest two subjects for multiple violations in St. Mary Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested two St. Martinville men for multiple violations that occurred on Sept. 21 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Columns
Stand selection for bow hunters
The white oak trees were producing an average year’s worth of mast, and a line of rubs was showing me a decent buck was using the oak bottom. […]
News Breaker
Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Oct. 5 in Louisiana
The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 5, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2025.[…]
Field Reports
Duck Camp Dinners: Gravies, Gogs and Pirogues
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois learns about Louisiana’s rich waterfowling history, dives into conservation projects and returns to Bayou Black.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tips the scales in your favor at Toledo Bend
John Dean said that froggin’ and droppin’ are the best ways to put bass in the boat this October at Toledo Bend.[…]
Deer Hunting
Latitude Lonestar saddle
The single-panel Latitude Lonestar saddle is ultra-comfortable and rich with features.[…]
Columns
Eye on the marsh
During the fall months, you must keep one eye on the calendar and the other on the weather — tropical weather.[…]
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.[…]
Fishing Reports
Capt. Hays Burleigh with a golden tilefish
Capt. Hays Burleigh with his 27-pound Golden Tile caught out of Fourchon Marina. Burleigh is one of the new owners of the marina and loves running charters to catch beautiful deep water fish.
Field Reports
Big alligator snuck onto a cattle farm
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné went help a buddy out who needed to get rid of a big alligator on his farm.[…]
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.[…]