Field Reports
This turtle will bite your hand off
Jared Serigné went in search of an alligator snapping turtle, and was lucky enough to catch one. He also cooked up a turtle enchilada bowl.[…]
News Breaker
Benton Intermediate School’s Korie Gallagher wins NASP Western National Bullseye title
Benton Intermediate School’s Korie Gallagher won the girl’s elementary school bullseye division in the NASP Western National Championship.[…]
Field Reports
How Capt. Mike Gallo attacks the Trestle
Capt. Mike Gallo is constantly field-testing different gear and techniques to give himself an edge over the speckled trout.[…]
Columns
Managing both deer numbers and food plot health
There are two reasons hunters plant food plots; one is to attract deer for hunting and the other is to supplement the native forage.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to amend recreational crawfish and bream trap rules to add marking requirements
The LWFC passed a NOI to reinstate marking requirements for recreational crawfish traps and add them for bream traps, cans, and barrels.[…]
Bass Class
Freshmen Hamilton, Morris making their mark on college bassin’
Hunter Hamilton and Tyler Morris, both freshmen at LSU-Shreveport, topped a 36-boat field of Louisiana college teams in February.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF Enforcement Division Colonel Zechenelly retiring
After close to 25 years of service to the LDWF, Enforcement Division Colonel Rachel Zechenelly has announced her retirement.[…]
Fishing Reports
Kaden Blewer’s bass
Kaden Blewer, 7, with a bass caught at Mill Creek Reservoir in Saline, La., on Feb. 12.
Hunting Reports
Saeran Beckham’s first duck
Saeran Beckham, 10, got his first duck on Feb. 3, 2024. His grandfather, “Pappee” Eddie Veade, took him hunting on Mill Bayou in Hamburg, La., for the youth hunt.
Freshwater Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to amend freshwater recreational and commercial passive hooked gear marking, setting and tending requirements
The LWFC passed a NOI to include commercial passive fishing gear marking requirements for using passive fishing devices containing a hook.[…]
Columns
Shrimp are what’s for dinner
Kayak fishing provides some challenges for anglers wanting to keep a healthy supply of shrimp or other live bait along for the day’s trip.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Panfish galore on cypress trees
Marsh Man Masson and his son, Joel, went to the river to see how many crappie, bluegill, bass, goggleye and chinquapin they could catch.[…]
Catfish
Catfish in waiting
When Tim Vallee, Jr. isn’t running crab traps on Bayou Lacombe, he turns to catching catfish with a basic rod and reel combo.[…]
Bass Fishing
Try Henderson Lake for May bass
Neal Meche said Henderson Lake and Chicot Lake are his top destinations for bass fishing during the month of May.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC gives final approval to NOI establishing regulations for ecotours on Pearl River and Maurepas Swamp WMAs
The LWFC gave final approval to a NOI to establish regulations for ecotours on Pearl River and Maurepas Swamp WMAs.[…]
Hunting
Outstanding Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors honored for service
Nolan Smith was one of 17 volunteers honored for outstanding service and their commitment to the Louisiana Hunter Education Program.[…]