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Billfish Classic brought big fish, big boats, big dollars to Grand Isle, Venice
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, part of the Sport Fishing Championship Series, brought big fish to south Louisiana May 3-7.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Okuma DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels
When it comes to fishing for redfish and speckled trout in Louisiana, having the right equipment can make all the difference in your success. DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels are specifically designed for the tough conditions and harsh environment of Louisiana’s fishing grounds.[…]
Fishing
Plenty of fish caught during Get Out & Fish! events
The LDWF collaborated with the Louisiana State Parks and Bayou Country Sports Park to host two successful Get Out & Fish! events.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational gag grouper state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Sept. 1
NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational gag grouper fishery, which will now open on September 1, 2023.[…]
Hunting Reports
Karis Whitehead’s first turkey
Karis Whitehead, 8, of Jennings killed her first turkey in Rapides Parish on April 10. She was hunting with her dad, Jared, on leased land. After many close encounters with birds earlier in the season,
Fishing Reports
“Fun run” to Lake D’Arbonne
With a weekend off from tournament fishing, Bryce Acreman and his dad, Jeff, made a Saturday “fun run” to Lake D’Arbonne in Union Parish on April 8. Having received several inches of rain through the
Fishing Reports
Amanda Truglio with a Delacroix bass
Amanda Truglio with a bass she caught on March 5, 2023 at Lake Batola in Delacroix.
Hunting Reports
Hunter Duos gets first buck
Hunter Duos shot his first buck in West Feliciana Parish.
Field Reports
Pounding Pontchartrain shorelines
Chad Champagne noticed the marina was full, so he avoided the bridges and went hide out on neglected Lake Pontchartrain shorelines.[…]
Fishing Reports
Gregory King’s giant catfish
Greg King of Bush, Louisiana, has caught and released many giant catfish the past few years. His latest five feature a 40-pounder, 36-pounder and 30-pounder. All the fish were caught on hooks.
Hunting Reports
Sawyer Stroud’s St. Mary Parish deer
Sawyer Stroud, 6, harvested his first deer, a spike, on Nov. 25, 2022. It was taken on private land in St. Mary Parish with a .223. Sawyer’s grandfather, David Mannina, was in on the moment!
Hunting Reports
Henry’s first buck
Henry J. Marcello, 7, killed his first buck, this 212-pounder, on Dec. 27, 2022 in Yazoo County, Miss.
Hunting Reports
Jenny Trosclair’s first turkey
Jenny Trosclair got her first turkey on March 18, 2023 in Mississippi.
Fishing Reports
9-pound bass
Urell Fontenot with a bass that weighed in at 9 pounds and measured 19 1/2 inches long.
Fishing Reports
Half Moon Bay redfish
Jeffrey Bell with a beautiful red caught in Half Moon Bay.
Fishing Reports
Jeff Bell’s Lena Lagoon red
Jeff Bell was fishing in Lena Lagoon when he caught this red.