Bass Fishing
Bass are biting like it’s fall, sort of
Pro bass angler Greg Hackney was surprised at how many other boats were fishing the marsh and how the bass reacted to his fall fishing tactics.[…]
Dove
LDWF clarifies that dove season in North Zone remains open
The second split of dove season in Louisiana’s North Zone remains open until Nov. 17, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.[…]
Big Bass
Plaquemine angler lands Toledo Bend lunker
Wesley Miller, 26, of Plaquemine, hooked a 10.06-pound lunker bass on Monday, Oct. 14 during his first-ever trip to Toledo Bend.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big Bienville Parish 9-point goes down
Caleb Guin killed a big Bienville Parish 9-point buck on Oct. 11 near Castor and enjoyed an LSU win at Tiger Stadium that same weekend.[…]
Newsletters
Trout in transition months
Capt. Charlie Thomason has spent many years following speckled trout through this transitional period in the fall and he has some key concepts.[…]
Fishing
Get Out and Fish! community fishing program
The Get Out and Fish! community fishing program fishing event will be held October 26, 2019 at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans.[…]
Bass Fishing
Caddo Lake producing healthy largemouth bite
With football and hunting in full swing, the fishing pressure at Caddo Lake is gone and the lake is producing some good catches of quality, healthy bass.[…]
Deer of the Year
Smith hunts veteran’s weekend, votes, and downs 10-point
J.D. Smith of Farmerville hunted the morning of Oct. 12 on the special weekend reserved for military veterans and downed a beautiful 10-point buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF makes chronic wasting disease testing service available to hunters
The LDWF has coordinated with Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide testing on harvested deer for the presence of CWD.[…]
Deer of the Year
High school senior sticks stud Grant Parish 8-point
High school senior Hunter Greer, 17, of Creola, shows off the big 8-point buck he stuck on Oct. 9 near his home in Grant Parish.[…]
Flounder
Early flounder bite is spot on
Ulysse “Bootsie” Toups Jr. caught 24 flounder in three days fishing along Highway 1 near Grand Isle. Toups said reports indicate the flounder are all over.[…]
Alligator
Is ‘gator hunting due for a big change?
Commercial alligator trapping and alligator farming is being heavily affected due to a highly contested ban on alligator skins in California.[…]
Deer Hunting
After the flood: The bayou state’s deer herd
While deer can tolerate high water, animals can become stressed over time. When flooding is severe like it was this past season, it pays to be cautious.[…]
Deer Hunting
New deer urine regs clarified
The 2019-20 Natural deer urine regulations says it’s legal to use products from manufacturers involved with the ATA program.[…]
Field Notes
6 huge mistakes to avoid in coyote trapping
When you’re trapping this season, avoid these common mistakes when using foothold traps, and you’ll catch more coyotes than ever.[…]
Deer Hunting
Venison Fajitas with a Cuban twist
Humberto Fontova uses his Cuban heritage and his love for Louisiana culture to concoct recipes. In this video, he shows how to cook venison fajitas.[…]