Bass Fishing
KVD leads after Elite Series Day 1 at Toledo Bend
Kevin VanDam decided to go deep Thursday, and the move paid off with a 29-pound-plus bag good enough for the Day 1 lead at the Bassmaster Elite Series top on Toledo Bend. […]
Fishing
2016 CCA Star Tournament
If you don’t register, you can’t win![…]
Fishing
Carencro man dies in boating accident near Whiskey Bay
A 31-year-old Carencro man died Thursday afternoon when the boat he was traveling in with his father struck an Interstate 10 piling between the Ramah and Whiskey Bay exits, according to a news release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
Slidell man cited for alleged crab trap theft in Plaquemines Parish
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Slidell man for alleged crab trap theft in Plaquemines Parish on May 11.[…]
Fishing
Six boaters arrested for DWI in Livingston Parish
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested six boaters for allegedly operating a vessel while intoxicated on the water in Livingston Parish.[…]
Hog Hunting
Proposal would allow nighttime take of outlaw quadrupeds during hunting season
A proposal adopted by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission last week would make it possible for landowners to take outlaw quadrupeds at night on private property during the regular hunting season — but only if they obtain a free permit first.[…]
Events & Announcements
2016 Hobie Fishing World Championship coming to Leeville
Kayak anglers from all over the world will be hoping for an early Christmas present when they come to South Louisiana this December for the 6th Annual Hobie Fishing World Championship.[…]
Columns
The tale of the tape for the 2015-16 deer season
Most hunters would rate the 2015-16 deer season as one to forget. Warm temperatures and an abundant mast crop made for poor deer activity and hunter success.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Grand Isle birds + beaches = boatloads of fish
Capt. Keith “Herk” Bergeron said May is probably the best month of the year to fish for trout in the Grand Isle area. […]
Hog Hunting
Proposal would allow permit holders to take outlaw quadrupeds at night during regular hunting season
A proposal adopted by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission last week would make it possible for landowners to take outlaw quadrupeds at night on private property during the regular hunting season — but only if they obtain a free permit first.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake starting May 16
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will initiate a drawdown on Iatt Lake in Grant Parish starting on May 16 for vegetation control.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Trout invasion is on at Lafitte, charter guide says
Lafitte anglers have to make long runs most of the year to reach hot trout action, but this month everything is happening near the little port south of New Orleans.[…]
Big Bass
Father and son team up for 42.97 pound Toledo Bend five-fish stringer
When you’re totally and completely obsessed with catching your first double-digit bass, apparently — in some weird, twisted way — hooking up with a big 9-pounder can somehow be seen as a crushing disappointment.[…]
News Breaker
Mahimahi on the menu for May
Offshore action should be nothing short of spectacular this month out of Venice, according to a fishing guide.[…]
Columns
Green, green grass of Houma
No greater example of coastal erosion can be found than the Lake Laurier area north of Highway 1 between Fourchon and Grand Isle.[…]
Bass Fishing
End of spawn doesn’t mean action over on Caney Lake
Fishing for big bass during the spawn on Caney Lake is legendary, but just because that bite is over doesn’t mean it’s time to put up the bass rods.[…]