Hunting Reports
Bass Fishing
The Black Label Piglet
The Black Label Custom Soft Plastics Piglet is a soft plastic creature bait Cliff Pace put on the market approximately three years ago.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF Secretary Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Memorial Day weekend
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has increased the red snapper bag limit to 5 fish per person per day for Memorial Day weekend.[…]
Newsletters
Chuck Jones’ new YouTube series
Chuck Jones’ Expert Collective is a brand new YouTube hunting and fishing series that is different from the majority of outdoor shows.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red snapper landings for the 2026 opening weekend
The red snapper landings estimate through May 3, 2026 indicate that 8,307 pounds were landed during the first three days of the season.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF announces the 2026 hard card photo contest winners
The LDWF congratulated Ciera Gonzales, DeeDee Mahoney, Eric McVicker and Andy Crawford for winning the 2026 hard license card contest.[…]
Columns
Topwater fishing for spring trout
Kayak anglers that do not use topwater lures are missing out on some of the most exciting kayak fishing there is.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “National Safe Boating Week” May 16-22
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “National Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22.[…]
Hunting Reports
Cooper Maturin’s buck
Cooper Maturin, 14, shot his best buck to date, his 11-point, on Nov. 8 in Claiborne Parish.[…]
Field Reports
Speckled trout + more are deep here!
Every year in the spring, speckled trout move into deep bends of bayous to feast on baby croakers, providing the perfect base for this dish![…]
Fishing Hotspots
Redfish chasing bait in the Mississippi River Delta
The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.[…]
News Breaker
2026 Louisiana turkey season produces record harvest
The 2026 Louisiana turkey hunting season was a record-setting event as more than 4,000 birds were harvested, the LDWF announced.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC gives final approval to NOI for 2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season
The LWFC gave final approval for a Notice of Intent to conduct the next Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2026.[…]
Alligator
LDWF gets approval from LWFC to conduct recreational alligator season
Through a lottery, LDWF will draw for 5,000 recreational permits, allowing the holder to harvest two alligators, for an Oct. 1-31 season.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Shakespeare Youth Fishing Kits
Shakespeare is expanding its youth lineup with the introduction of new character-inspired Youth Fishing Kits – designed for young anglers.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approves 2026-28 hunting regulation NOI
The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 hunting seasons, 2026-27 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]