Field Reports
Catch and cook: The redfish were stacked up
In this video, Jared Serigné did a catch and cook with redfish. The fishing in this video is as good as it gets in the winter.[…]
Hog Hunting
Losing the battle against feral hogs
Feral hogs remain a major problem in Louisiana. The swine, which ruin precious crops and ravage hunting grounds, have invaded all 64 parishes.[…]
Field Reports
What will this Googan bait catch in La.’s marsh?
The Googan Baits Krackin’ Craw is popular across the continent right now, but is it great at catching fish or fishermen?[…]
Big Bass
Crowley angler lands huge Toledo lunker
Ryan Semmes of Crowley landed his personal best largemouth, an 11.79-pound whopper, working a submerged creek on the south end of Toledo Bend.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Alps Outdoorz Turkey Chair MC
Hunt turkeys all day long in stealthy comfort with the Alps Outdoorz Turkey Chair MC.[…]
Fishing Reports
New Year’s Day bass catch
Jase LeBlanc with his first bass caught in 2023 while spending time at his family’s camp on the Tangipahoa River during Christmas break.
Deer of the Year
Youngster thanks granddad and God for big buck success
Fisher Brown was hunting at the Panther Lake Hunting Club in Madison Parish when he shot a big buck with palmated antlers.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two subjects for hunting and fishing violations in Jefferson Davis Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Lake Arthur subjects for alleged for hunting and fishing violations in Jefferson Davis Parish on Jan. 30.[…]
Hunting
LWFC adopts amendments to 2023-25 hunting reg NOI regarding deer and turkey tags
Amendments to the 2023-25 hunting regulation NOI that say deer and turkey tags may only be used by the hunter to whom the tag was issued. […]
Hunting
LDWF to conduct public meeting on proposed 2023-25 hunting regulation notices of intent
The LDWF will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed 2023-25 proposed hunting regulations notices of intent March 1 on Zoom.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves resolution to add 1,906 acres donated by Chevron USA to Salvador WMA
The LWFC approved a resolution to add 1,906 acres of marshland and wetlands to the Salvador Wildlife Management Area.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves resolution to add 560 acres to Richard K. Yancey WMA
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a resolution to add 560 acres to the Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Red Fox
With a keen sense of sight, smell and hearing, red foxes are adept at staying hidden. The red fox is a small, dog-like animal.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
New Orleans Big Bass Rodeo to be held March 25, 2023
The LDWF and the City Park Conservancy are gearing up for the 74th annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on March 25.[…]
Hunting Reports
Carson’s youth weekend buck
Carson Rodrigue, 10, killed this 8-point on the afternoon of Oct. 29, 2022 over the youth weekend in Pointe Coupee Parish. Facebook
Hunting Reports
Gavin Trosclair’s first rack buck
Gavin Trosclair, 12, killed his first rack buck, a 145-pound 6-point, on Dec. 18 at his family’s lease just north of Greensburg, La., with his 7mm 08 at about 130 yards. Celebrating with Gavin is