Hunting Reports
Bass Fishing
Punchin’ and froggin’ at Toledo Bend
John Dean said punchin’ tactics as well as a hollow body plastic frog bite should be on for bass big time this summer at Toledo Bend.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Black Lake angler has the right formula for summer crappie
Calvin native Holden Higgs has cracked the code to the hot summer crappie bite on Black Lake in Natchitoches Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules 2024 drawdown for Henderson Lake
The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake to manage aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite Abbeville man for red snapper violations in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited an Abbeville man for alleged fishing violations on July 20th in Vermilion Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Iberville Parish man sentenced in federal court for migratory game bird violations
Iberville Parish man pleaded guilty in the Federal U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana for migratory game bird violations.[…]
Catfish
Atchafalaya catfish
Ernie Roe shares his best tips for fishing for big blue catfish and flathead catfish in the Atchafalaya River.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents investigating fatal boat collision on the Tickfaw River
LDWF enforcement agents are currently investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on July 28 in Livingston Parish.[…]
Columns
The Pope and Young Club
The Pope and Young Club keeps records of all 29 North American big game species, but that’s not all they do.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF constructs new oyster reef in Morgan Harbor
The LDWF has completed the construction of a 288-acre oyster reef in Morgan Harbor to increase oyster habitat and fisheries production.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: I found where the best blue crabs are
In this video, Jared Serigné went to catch blue crabs in the perfect place. Afterwards, I headed home to make crab-stuffed baked potatoes.[…]
Hunting
NOCS Provisions Waterproof Binoculars
With nitrogen-sealed O-rings, scratch-resistant lenses and a wide field of view, these binoculars are ready for any outdoor adventure.[…]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: The Elk River
Louisiana sportsmen might catch three wild freshwater trout species in the Elk River where none should exist.[…]
Bass Fishing
Don’t pass on Venice bass
Nick Liebel of Belle Chasse, who learned to bass fish on the Mississippi River, said August marks the beginning of prime-time bass fishing.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Gray’s Creek bream on the fly
Fly fisherman Terry Aucoin shares how he targets bream in small creeks near his home in Denham Springs. One is Gray’s Creek.[…]
Features
Offshore fishing adventures
Whether going after red snapper, casting to cobia or trolling for tuna, try different things to make your offshore outing a memorable one.[…]