Field Reports
Biloxi Marsh trout action
Tommy Vidrine launched out of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and headed to the Biloxi Marsh. He and his buddy got on a fast speckled trout bite.[…]
Hunting
LDWF to hold public hearing on 2024-25 Hunting Regulation NOI amendments
The LDWF will hold a public hearing on the proposed substantive changes to the 2024-25 hunting season rules and regulations.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces expanded spring and summer fishing class dates
The LDWF is continuing the spring season of the Fishing Course Series (FCS) with a full schedule of courses across the state.[…]
Hunting Reports
Swamp Donkey
Justin Rose killed this 160+ inch deer in the swamp of Chackbay, La.
Field Reports
Catch and cook: This bait whacked specks on ledges
The wind direction was good and the water was as clean. It was only a matter of time before Marsh Man Masson found a productive pattern.[…]
News Breaker
14 subjects cited for turkey hunting violations during opening weekend
LDWF Enforcement agents cited 14 people for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey hunting season.[…]
Newsletters
Latest black bear NOI moves proposed Louisiana season forward
The LWFC adopted an amended Notice of Intent to hold a Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2024 in northeast Louisiana.[…]
Field Notes
The history of Lake Bistineau
The Lake Bistineau State Park is a good place to stay when fishing or exploring Lake Bistineau, or “Big Broth.”[…]
Inshore Fishing
Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer
Available in a range of sizes from 2 inches up to 4.3 inches, the Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer is effective on multiple species of fish.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Netting wild crawfish
In this video, Jared Serigné caught his own crawfish from a ditch for dinner. He used the crawfish tails to make an omelette.[…]
Hunting Reports
News Breaker
LDWF agent receives Charter Boat Association award at LWFC meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was the recipient of a Louisiana Charter Boat Association award at the LWFC meeting on April 9 in Baton Rouge.[…]
Field Reports
Bouncing around bridges
Chas Champagne heads out on a cloudy day to fish the Trestle and the Hwy. 11 bridge to catch some really nice speckled trout.[…]
Field Notes
Spring redfish basics
April is a great time to get out to your favorite waterway and catch redfish. Live shrimp are one of the best baits to use.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF reminds anglers that red snapper season opens April 15
The 2024 private recreational Red Snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters off Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
Homer man sentenced for turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
Justin Lester, 36, of Homer was sentenced by The Honorable Judge Walter May on April 3 in Claiborne Parish for turkey hunting violations.[…]