Field Reports
Trout after trout next to boat launch
Chas Champagne didn’t even have to go far from the boat launch to catch fish. The speckled trout were smacking shrimp right on the surface.[…]
News Breaker
Two men cited for deer hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men in separate cases for alleged deer hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Field day at new Seafood Processing Demo Lab scheduled for Nov. 9
The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant will hold a field day Nov. 9 at their Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab in Jeanerette.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Poverty Point and Lake Bruin
Poverty Point near Delhi and Lake Bruin near St. Joseph both have great places to stay, boat and just relax.[…]
Fishing
Free family-oriented fishing event in Natchitoches
Join LDWF and the City of Natchitoches on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at Parc Natchitoches for a day full of fun, fishing, and festivities![…]
Field Reports
Fish inhaled this plastic shrimp along this sandbar
The Salt Strong Power Prawn has been the hot bait of the season. Todd Masson toted a pack to Perdido, Fla., to see if it worked in the surf.[…]
Fishing
Gatorz Eyewear Delta M4
Protect your eyes and see clearly on even the brightest days with the Gatorz Delta M4.[…]
News Breaker
Three men cited for flounder violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Oct. 19, 2022.[…]
Columns
Corned venison
After one week of letting the brine work its magic, you are left with some of the finest venison sandwich meat known to man.[…]
Deer of the Year
Crickett Collins nails buster buck with crossbow
Crickett Collins killed a 13-point buck on the evening of Oct. 14 in Morehouse Parish with her Raven crossbow.[…]
Deer Hunting
What not to do when deer hunting
Kinny Haddox talked to about a dozen hunters to help come up with a bona fide list of things NOT TO DO when deer hunting.[…]
Columns
Hunting a dust trail, the little Blue House and lots of squirrel mulligan
Kinny Haddox recalls some hunting adventures he had with his friend Byron Rogers deep in the Caldwell Parish woods.[…]
Deer Hunting
Crossbow hunting
The new style crossbows allow older hunters and many others the opportunity to keep hunting from blinds or shoot houses.[…]
Bass Fishing
Flat-sided crankbaits for bass
Flat-sided crankbaits become increasingly effective when bass are chasing shad because it looks more like a shad than a rounded crankbait.[…]
Bass Fishing
How bass capture food
Largemouth bass can use a range of options to best achieve successful prey capture depending on the sensory input.[…]
Fishing Reports
Steve’s Toledo Bend fall crappie
Steve Lemmons had great crappie fishing trip on Toledo Bend last fall.[…]