Events & Announcements
Bayou Louis boating accident takes life of Lafayette sportsman
A Lafayette sportsman lost his life in a Bayou Louis boating accident on Sept. 5, 2021. LDWF is investigating the incident.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Stack September slabs with guide JJ Dubea
The slab crappie are stacked up in Lake Sotile, and using LiveScope is a great way to find them. Jigs are a great way to catch them.[…]
Hog Hunting
Tucker Glascock’s southern hog hunt
Tucker Glascock, 6-years-old of Norwood, La., loves hunting wild hogs with his dad and Uncle Tal Priest.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF begins rescue of oiled birds found near south La. refinery
The LDWF began documenting oiled birds apparently the result of damage caused by Hurricane Ida at an oil and gas refinery.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to Hurricane Ida
The LDWF says it will investigate each one of the substantial fish kills throughout southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.[…]
Bass Fishing
September bass prospects looks excellent on Toledo Bend
September brings a break from the heat. Higher water and lots of grass will have Toledo Bend bass regulars happy.[…]
Columns
September is time for kayak cast and blast
Camouflage kayaks are available and ready to serve double duty as fishing and hunting vessels for a cast and blast this month.[…]
Newsletters
Redfish with rope attached hooked in Vermilion Bay
Donald Gilbert caught a bull red with a rope tied around its neck in Vermilion Bay near the mouth of Boston Canal on Aug. 21.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 15, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 15, 2021.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunters need to go soft (mast)
Soft mast is a favorite deer food; hunters in the Carolinas need to recognize and hunt around it.[…]
Deer Hunting
Avoid stinging, biting insects while hunting
Avoiding insects is all part of taking to the woods when hunting season arrives. Here are the creatures awaiting your arrival.[…]
Features
Seasonal diet changes drive trout behavior
Availability of bait causes seasonal changes in speckled trout behavior. Choose their favorite season foods and catch more fish.[…]
Features
Slidell guide sets trap for September specks
Adam Shields has a strategy to intercept a speckled trout’s transition this month by using travel routes and baitfish habits against them.[…]
Features
It’s teal time for Louisiana hunters
September teal season offers waterfowl hunters a chance to warm up on speedy birds that arrive early in migration.[…]
Columns
Speckled trout are here, there and everywhere
Don’t go looking for September speckled trout schools; scattered fish are going to be your primary targets.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Think out of the box for fall Louisiana crappie
When it comes to getting bites from crappie, this north Louisiana guide has some new ideas on catching them in the fall.[…]