Hunting Reports
Chris Prescia’s buck
On Dec. 9, 2023, a warm morning at 66 degrees, Chris Prescia harvested this nice buck during the rifle lottery with a 45 yard shot from a 35 Whelen at 8:23 a.m. It dropped in
News Breaker
Avoyelles Parish men cited for turkey hunting violations and trespassing
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged turkey hunting violations in Winn and Rapides parishes on Feb. 24.[…]
Field Reports
One bait made a major difference at the Lake Pontchartrain Trestle
During a trip to the Lake Pontchartrain Trestle, Marsh Man Masson changed his lure and it paid dividends almost immediately.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Lake Pontchartrain grand slam
In the spring and fall, big speckled trout meet up at the train trestle that spans eastern Lake Pontchartrain to feast on bait.[…]
Field Notes
Benton archer on target
Benton High School sophomore Madison Hammersla started off this year on target at the 2024 Archery in Louisiana Schools North Regional.[…]
Big Bass
Toledo Bend gives up 10 double-digit bass in eight days
The bass fishery at Toledo Bend Reservoir is on fire, spitting out big fish at a clip of better than one per day.[…]
Hunting Reports
Sutton’s 9-point buck
Sutton McDearmont with his South Bossier Parish 196-pound 9-point buck taken on Dec. 8, 2023.[…]
Big Bass
Traffic jam at boat ramp leads to new Bussey Brake record bass
Sid Wilde of Robert was fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir on March 8 when he caught a new lake record bass that weighed 15.78 pounds.[…]
Field Reports
Catch, clean and cook: Toledo Bend crappie spawn
Kendall Frederick made a trip to Toledo Bend in late February and found some beautiful crappie up shallow.[…]
News Breaker
Students earn more than $17,000 in scholarships and prizes at 2024 ALAS Bullseye Tournament
Thirty-one students received scholarships and gift cards worth more than $17,000 at the 2024 ALAS State Bullseye Tournament in Alexandria.[…]
Columns
Kayakers take on the Gulf with extra care
When you want to take your kayak fishing to the next level, get some friends together and plan a mothership offshore trip.[…]
Fishing
HUK ICON X Inside Reef Hoodie
The HUK ICON X Inside Reef hoodie is perfect for fishing and warm-weather hunting.[…]
News Breaker
LWF Commission amends NOI to modify red drum bag limits
The LWFC amended a Notice of Intent to increase the daily take and possession limit of red drum from three to four fish per day.[…]
Deer Hunting
2024 Louisiana Sportsman Show Big Buck Contest
Youth hunter turn out was good and Hunter Hoffman from Springfield won first place with a huge 241 1/8 Non-Typical buck that he killed on a Hunt of a Lifetime Hunt in Alabama.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana private recreational red snapper season to open April 15
The 2024 private recreational red snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Simple approach to target D’Arbonne crappie
Lake D’Arbonne boasts one of the state’s most abundant populations of quality crappie. Brad Black turns it into his playground.[…]