Columns
Protecting your hunting dog
We owe it to our 4-legged friends to keep them safe and healthy. Here are some steps to take to ensure your hunting dog is protected.[…]
Fishing Reports
Shell beach flounder for Ryan James
Ryan James caught a nice Shell Beach flounder in Lake Borgne.
News Breaker
Louisiana turkey harvest reaches record high since reporting began in 2009
Louisiana’s turkey hunters enjoyed the best year by far from a harvest standpoint in 2024 as they reported taking 3,695 birds.[…]
Fishing
Thermacell Rechargeable Mosquito Repellent
Forget the gas cartridges, this Thermacell uses a rechargeable battery.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Toledo Bend crappie
Jared Serigné and his family fished for crappie at Toledo Bend with Bryant “Brother” Martin of Martin’s Guide Service.[…]
Catfish
Don’t discount catfish
Catfish provide great sport and have become common catches for kayak anglers fishing in all the traditional saltwater areas.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Lake full of summer specks + more
Most years, speckled trout anglers have to run far to the big bays to catch fish, but Lake Catherine is holding speckled trout.[…]
Field Notes
How to properly net a fish
Netting a fish properly isn’t too difficult, as long as you follow a few simple rules. These tips will help.[…]
Bass Class
Walker duo set to engineer bass success at LSU
Tyler Covington and Brantley Tate made a big splash in high school bass fishing and both will now fish competitively with LSU Bass Fishing.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Elmer’s Island surf fishing safety tips
If you’re surf fishing at Elmer’s Island in Grand Isle this summer, please be safe and follow a few precautions.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has requested that the DOTD begin a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes on July 29, 2024.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Friends form fishing team to give back
Five New Iberia area women know how to put the fun in fundraising, whether organizing benefit events or participating in one.[…]
News Breaker
Public asked to participate in LDWF’s Wild Turkey Population Online Survey
The LDWF would like to ask the public to continue to participate in the Wild Turkey Population Survey throughout the year.[…]
Field Reports
Summer schools on the Trestle
Chas Champagne has had a surprisingly strong run on speckled trout and white trout on the bridges. It seemed June was better than the spring.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF to allow limited bass and crappie fishing tournaments at Bussey Brake WMA
The LDWF has developed guidelines for fishing tournaments at Bussey Brake WMA to optimize the potential for the public.[…]
Newsletters
Record of not, Metairie angler thrilled with huge bottomfish
Ben LeBeouf of Metairie caught a 33.13-pound speckled hind while fishing with CoCo Charters out of Cocodrie.[…]