Ducks
LDWF: It is still illegal to hunt in the Catahoula Lake Refuge
The LDWF is reminding hunters that it is unlawful to hunt in the Catahoula Lake Refuge, commonly called the “Refuge.”[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF thanks deer hunters for CWD sampling participation, encourages more testing
LDWF thanks deer hunters for participating in chronic wasting disease sampling and encourages hunters to get their harvest tested.[…]
News Breaker
Venting tools or descending devices required for fishermen targeting reef fish in federal Gulf waters
The DESCEND Act of 2020 was signed into law on Jan. 13, 2021 and will require fishermen to have a venting tool or descending device rigged.[…]
News Breaker
Body of West Monroe man recovered from Ouachita River
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents are investigating a single vessel boating fatality that occurred on the Ouachita River on Dec. 16 in Union Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Agents cite two subjects for deer hunting violations in Winn Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Winn Parish.[…]
Features
Hunting frosty redfish!
It’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find and catch big old redfish stacked up and waiting for you to offer them a bite to eat.[…]
Bass Fishing
Back seat bassin’
Catching bass from the rear of the boat can be a pleasant surprise when you pay attention and take advantage.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cold-weather crappie aren’t a bad idea
Plenty of anglers know they need to save plenty of January days to target crappie. Here are some places to go and tactics to use.[…]
Features
Winter wahoo
Larry Doiron can’t wait to start the year off right chasing wahoo, getting multiple hookups and bringing home some tasty fish for the table.[…]
Features
Turn your outdoor trip into a treasured memory
Following Christopher LeCoq’s tips can turn your outdoor moment of a lifetime into a treasured memory that you can share for a lifetime.[…]
Deer Hunting
The ins and outs of scoring deer
Scorer Greg Hicks says every deer is special and hunters should enjoy their experience no matter the final numbers.[…]
Ducks
Hunting late season ducks is all about location, location, location
There’s a lot to consider when hunting late season ducks. You have to adjust your game plan to make sure you are in the right spot.[…]
Hunting Reports
Kazden’s Peason Ridge WMA deer
Kazden Jones harvested his first public land deer at Peason Ridge Wildlife Management Area on Nov. 28, 2021.
Hunting Reports
Barbara Butler’s 13-point buck
Barbara Butler from west of Winnfield, La., killed this very unique stud of a 13-point as it was chasing a doe on Nov. 27, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m. She’s been hunting this deer relentlessly
Fishing Reports
Stringer of November sac-a-lait
Michael Word, Sam Shirley and John Kyle Schwab hold up a stringer of sac-a-lait caught using ultra light spinning reels and black and white tube jigs 18 inches under a weighted cork on Nov. 26,
Fishing Reports
Marksville bass
On Nov. 26, these bass were caught by John Kyle Schwab and Hunter Schwab using Texas-rigged tequila sunrise plastic worms on private property in Marksville.