News Breaker
Be mindful of displaced animals during Morganza Spillway opening
With the Morganza Spillway to be opened June 2, LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
River flooding causes changes in McDonald Big Bass tourney
Prolonged flooding in Louisiana has the June 8-9 Ronald McDonald Annual Big Bass Classic on the Ouachita River making some major last minute changes.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Spells strikes “gold” in the Ouachita River
Tuffy Spells was fishing the Ouachita River when he caught a 20-pound bright orange Koi. He said he has never seen anything like it.[…]
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Red snapper outlook
The long awaited opening of red snapper season is finally upon us. Here are some tips, tactics & targets for what should be an awesome season.[…]
Bass Fishing
4 skills for better bass fishing
There’s no denying the impact of mastering the angling mechanics. Here’s a roundup of bass fishing skills that can help improve your game.[…]
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New Orleans East High River Trout Guide
Jon Miller predicts how the high river water will affect speckled trout movement this month and best areas to find them in New Orleans East.[…]
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Stephensville sac-a-lait mapped out!
Oilfield canals and budding cypress trees are a hard combination to beat for sac-a-lait fishing in this Stephensville freshwater honey hole.[…]
Deer Hunting
What happens to the wildlife when the Morganza floods?
With the Corps of Engineers considering opening the Morganza Floodway, we take a look at how the opening will affect deer, turkeys, small game and bears.[…]
Bass Fishing
Five combat strategies for second season bass
While many flyrodders limit their pursuit of bass to the spring spawn, Catch Cormier anxiously awaits the “second season.”[…]
News Breaker
Flooding delays Bussey Brake WMA renovation
Mother Nature has again delayed the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ renovation efforts on the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF issues kill order for aquarium fish
Invasive Rio Grande Cichlids are under a kill order from the LDWF. You are required by law to either take them with you or dispose of them.[…]
News Breaker
Chances of Morganza Spillway opening are increasing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is warning those along the Morganza Spillway that it could be forced to open some of the structure’s gates in early June.[…]
News Breaker
Escalating floods putting Mississippi River’s Old River Control Structure at risk
The Old River Control Structure, critical defense against the Mississippi River, is under increasing threat due to flood heights that have escalated.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Big speck pattern developing
Are big specks making a comeback along the coast? And are the thousands of rock jetties being built to prevent erosion attributing to the increase?[…]
Recipes
Redfish on the Half Shell Taco recipe
Chef Nathan Richard from Cavan Restaurant in New Orleans shows his redfish on the half shell tacos recipe on an episode of Sportsman TV.[…]
Columns
Kayak anglers towing the line(s)
An often-overlooked but highly successful technique for catching trout from a kayak is trolling. This is the perfect time of the year to do it.[…]