Field Reports
What can I catch at the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is 24 miles of fish-holding structure. This week, Marsh Man Masson went there to see what he could catch.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF now accepting applications for 38th Enforcement Academy
The application period for the LDWF Enforcement Division’s 38th Enforcement Academy opens today, Dec. 1, and will stay open until Dec. 22.[…]
Deer of the Year
Six hours after shot, Beau bags his buck
Fifteen-year-old Beau Barrios was hunting with his dad in Avoyelles Parish on Nov. 21 when he arrowed a big 8-point buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
Reader Report: Natchitoches Parish hunter downs big buck
Allison Thompson was hunting on private property in Area 2, Natchitoches Parish, on Nov. 30 when she shot a 150-class buck.[…]
Columns
The conflict continues between anglers and menhaden industry
Maybe it’s time to stop comparing the apples of the recreational fishing folks to the oranges of the menhaden operations.[…]
News Breaker
Agents investigating fatal hunting incident in Lafourche Parish
LDWF agents and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Fishing
Action Heat Base Layer Shirt
Stay warm during your outdoor pursuits with the Action Heat Base Layer Shirt.[…]
Bass Fishing
Louisiana’s first stakeholder-driven black bass management plan
For the first time in state history, freshwater fisheries biologists are working with bass anglers to develop a black bass management plan.[…]
Field Reports
Incredible road trip to the mouth of the Mississippi River!
This time of year, the Mississippi River slows to a crawl, allowing all sorts of fish to move in and take advantage of rich bait stocks.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF enforcement weekend yields 60 federal and state migratory bird violations
LDWF enforcement agents issued a total of 60 citations for migratory game bird hunting violations statewide from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23.[…]
News Breaker
Farmerville man arrested for illegal firearm possession and hunting violations in Union Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a subject for alleged illegal firearm possession and hunting violations in Union Parish on Nov. 22.[…]
News Breaker
Agents arrest convicted felon in Claiborne Parish
LDWF arrested a subject for alleged illegal firearm possession and hunting violations in Claiborne Parish on Nov. 19.[…]
Fishing
LDWF constructs new oyster reef in Sister (Caillou) Lake
The LDWF has completed the construction of a 200-acre oyster reef in Sister (Caillou) Lake to increase oyster habitat and fisheries.[…]
News Breaker
2025 Youth Hunter of the Year applications open now
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the LDWF announced that the 2025 Youth Hunter of the Year Award contest is now accepting applications.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana Outdoors Forever program announces 2026 funding cycle
The Louisiana Outdoors Forever Project Selection Board is pleased to announce its third funding cycle for conservation projects.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite Zachary man for deer hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Zachary man for alleged deer hunting violations in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]