News Breaker
LDWF: Now that spring is here, keep an eye open for snakes
Human nature is to fear snakes. However, snakes are an important and valuable part of every ecosystem and should be left alone.[…]
News Breaker
72 boaters certified during “Boating Education Lagniappe Day”
The LDWF certified 72 boaters statewide after its 11th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 23.[…]
Hunting Reports
Brody LeBlanc’s first deer
Brody LeBlanc shot his first deer with a perfect shot at 75 yards. He was hunting with his dad, Chris, in Union Parish. Brody, Chris, and Brody’s grandfather all killed a deer on the same
Fishing Hotspots
Sabine success depends on water clarity, sunlight and wind speed
There are three main pieces of the puzzle that greatly influence your chances of success at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agent cites Independence man for turkey hunting violation
A LDWF enforcement agent cited an Independence man for an alleged turkey hunting violation in St. Helena Parish on April 21.[…]
Field Reports
Turkey hunting at Texas ranch
Jared Serigné went turkey hunting at the Quail Ridge Ranch with his buddy, Chef John White, who specializes in cooking wild game.[…]
Deer Hunting
Legends of the Outdoors – Warren Womack
Warren Womack of Clinton is a successful deer hunter who has written descriptions of his successful hunts full of facts and methods.[…]
Deer Hunting
Blood splash in downed deer
Blood splash is most likely caused by a quick and unusually large rise in blood pressure which results in the rupture of blood vessels.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Super Yelper Turkey Call
The Super Yelper is an easy-to-use scratch box call that is highly effective on turkeys.[…]
Features
Give big speckled trout big bites
For even for the best anglers, targeting trophy trout takes time, determination, perseverance, skill and more than a smidgen of luck.[…]
Features
Amberjack fishing is not for the faint of heart
Nicknamed “reef donkeys” for their size and power, amberjack like to stay around any hard structure in water at least 150 feet deep.[…]
Bass Fishing
Ike’s Mini Flip Jig
It took four to five months to design and tweak the lure, but today the Ike’s Mini Flip Jig is a favorite among bass fishermen.[…]
Field Notes
Recreational land sales outlook
If you’re looking to buy recreational property this year, it’s important to know how the rural real estate market is doing.[…]
Bass Fishing
Use the one-two punch to knock out bass bites
When the bass bite has slacked off, Cliff Crochet turns to his one-two punch to knock out bunches of bass bites.[…]
Bass Fishing
Mow down the bass
This is the time of year when fishing the grass beds in your favorite lake can bring bass out of their hiding places and into your livewell.[…]
Crappie/Bream
High pressure crappie
Crappie have become leery of baits, trolling motor noises, even footsteps in a boat. Here’s what you can do about it.[…]