Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills
High summer temperatures, extended cloudy weather, and storms may lead to inland and nearshore marine fish kills across the state.[…]
Hunting Reports
Collin Tugwell’s first turkey
Field Notes
Bayou Lafourche
The only way to drive to Grand Isle is by way of Highway 1, and it allows fishermen to access the area’s bountiful waters.[…]
Fishing
Sitka Tarmac 10-inch Shorts
Stylish and durable, Sitka Tarmac Shorts are perfect for fishing or everyday wear thanks to their good looks and awesome level of comfort.[…]
Hunting Reports
Columns
Quail, woodcock offer special challenges for hunters, dogs
There are still some places that hold huntable numbers of quail and woodcock where hunters and their dogs can pursue them.[…]
Field Notes
The art of throwing a cast net
Throwing a cast net can be very beneficial to a fisherman for a multitude of reasons, including the savings from not having to buy bait[…]
Field Reports
How to use the double rig to catch speckled trout faster
If you’re on the speckled trout hot and heavy, then without a doubt the best tackle to catch a limit is the double rig.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Catching crawfish the old school way
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné caught crawfish the old school way using pyramid nets and beef melt.[…]
Field Reports
Testing out the Twin Span
Chas Champagne was on the way home from filming another video and decided to stop and try the Twin Span for speckled trout.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Major improvements coming to Bayou Pigeon Boat Landing
The Iberville Parish Government will make significant improvements to the Bayou Pigeon boat landing with a $2.5 million grant from CPRA.[…]
News Breaker
How to become an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor for the LDWF
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor, then register for an upcoming workshop near you.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agent rescues man from sunken vessel in Vermilion Bay
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent successfully completed a search and rescue mission in Vermilion Parish on May 16.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold public hearing on amended black bear hunting NOI
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing May 21 in Monroe to collect input on the amended Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF’s Major Clay Marques appointed to National Boating Safety Advisory Committee
LDWF Boating Law Administrator Major Clay Marques was sworn in to the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 18-24
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 18-24.[…]