Deer Hunting
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend DMAP regulations for CWD
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent to amend Deer Management Assistance Program regulations pertaining to the detection of CWD.[…]
Field Reports
This bait crushes marsh fish!
Selecting the right bait can mean the difference between an OK trip and a really good one. This week, the Zimmer Swimmer really delivered.[…]
Field Reports
Slinging in slabs using the Matrix Mini
If you are looking to change the pace up in the springtime, pick up some Matrix Minis from Matrix Shad and go chase sac-a-lait.[…]
Newsletters
Snapper season set
The 2023 Louisiana red snapper season will begin May 26 with a three-fish bag limit, 16-inch minimum total length.[…]
Field Reports
Big trout on small baits
The speckled trout are scattered as they transition from the winter period to the pre-spawn period. And the transition period seems long.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest
The Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest is a minimalist vest with maximum features.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Tossing live crawfish in a Mississippi River pond
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné fished for catfish in the Mississippi River using live crawfish.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two Lafayette men for gross littering in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged gross littering violations in Vermilion Parish on April 5.[…]
Fishing
Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 22
The LDWF will be hosting the 12th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 22 at eight different locations across the state.[…]
Columns
Tuscan Wild Turkey Pasta
With turkey season in full swing, you will want to give this Tuscan Wild Turkey Pasta dish a try and impress all of your friends and family.[…]
Bass Fishing
Finding less-pressured largemouths at Toledo Bend
The shad spawn at Toledo Bend is a significant event that appeals to all bass anglers, especially those fishing tournaments.[…]
Columns
Has fishing turned into essentially playing a video game?
With the technological advancement of forward-facing sonar, anglers don’t have to cast and hope for bites to prove their hypotheses correct.[…]
News Breaker
Woodworth, Bodcau shooting ranges to be closed Easter Sunday
The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges will be closed Easter Sunday, April 9, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Big Bass
High schooler lands two 11-pound-plus bass in tournament
Two 11-pound-plus bass were caught by Glenmora High School’s Shawn Pender on March 25 at Indian Creek Reservoir.[…]
Hog Hunting
Feral hogs accepted as donations to feed hungry
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana opens up Freshly Harvested Game Program for hog donations, in addition to deer.[…]
Field Reports
Trying the tracks
The spring run is just getting under way. Chas Champagne headed to Lake Pontchartrain to build a nice catch in a tough west wind.[…]