Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney going after bass early at Toledo Bend
Greg Hackney calls fishing Toledo Bend in February a chance to beat the crowd of bass anglers that covers the lake in March and April.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Pay attention to changing patterns for the best Delacroix trout action
The fishing in Delacroix this time of year can be really good, but the speckled trout patterns shift with the ever-changing weather.[…]
Hunting Reports
James gets 7-point buck
On Jan. 6, James Vines shot this 220-pound, 7-point buck in Sicily Island, La.
Hunting Reports
Gary’s 10-point buck
Gary Vines of Sicily Island, along with “Master Deer Spotter” Landry Vines, shot this beautiful 10-point buck on Jan. 7.
Fishing Reports
Max’s big fish
Max McGill from Georgia had a blast at the Hotel Bell fishing from the dock at Hopedale Marina while his dad, Trey, was still celebrating the National Championship! Nothing beats your first big fight!
Field Reports
Hunting giant marsh rats for food
Jared Serigné’ went nutria hunting in the Louisiana marsh. After a great hunt, he headed back to the camp to cook nutria gumbo.[…]
Deer Hunting
Suspect CWD case found in a white-tailed deer in Tensas Parish
The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has reported a suspect case of Chronic Wasting Disease to the LDWF.[…]
Field Reports
Great fishing near historic fort
After too many days locked indoors, March Man Masson jumped through a small weather window, and found an excellent bite despite a dead tide.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big 9-point Richland Parish buck hard to bring down
Gordon Sorey finally took down a 9-point trophy buck that survived being grazed by an arrow and creased by a bullet in Richland Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Gov. Edwards appoints Brandon DeCuir to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Brandon J. DeCuir, of Baton Rouge, has been appointed to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission by Gov. John Bel Edwards.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF concludes drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has concluded a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes for the purpose of giant salvinia control.[…]
Deer Hunting
Belle Chasse man arrested for drug and deer hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents along with PPSO deputies arrested a Belle Chasse man for alleged illegal drug and hunting activity.[…]
Hunting Reports
First trophy buck for Pierce
Pierce Fry, 13, of Central, killed his first trophy buck in West Feliciana Parish.
News Breaker
LDWF honored with national award for Bussey Brake restoration
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received national recognition for its work in fisheries management.[…]
Fishing
LDWF estimates inland fish kills following Hurricane Ida
Following Hurricane Ida’s landfall, LDWF staff estimate that approximately 280 million fish were killed in inland waters.[…]
Deer of the Year
Refurbished rifle takes first buck for Suggs
High school student Tommy Suggs downed a trophy 10-point buck on family land in Catahoula Parish on Jan. 15.[…]