Field Notes
State’s premier fishing areas along the river are chock full of history
The marshes along the lower Mississippi River are full of fish. One could even argue that this area has the best fishing in Louisiana.[…]
Louisiana State Parks
Field Notes
A closer look at the Bartholomew/Chemin-A-Haut connection
A section of the old Bartholomew channel was dammed off years ago. Known as “The Cut-off,” it offers fishing for bass, crappie and bream.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Fish you can bank on
Large speckled trout can be found bank fishing the deep holes along Hwy. 1 between Leeville and Grand Isle during the wintertime.[…]
Deer Hunting
The old school way to deer hunt
There is satisfaction in bagging a deer that you walked up on unseen. Here are seven tips that will help you become a successful stalker.[…]
Field Notes
Squirrel hunters have high hopes for Big Lake WMA
Biology supervisor Mitch McGee believes this squirrel hunting season will be better because Big Lake WMA had an improved mast crop in 2022.[…]
Field Notes
Take advantage of drawdowns to learn contours, structure
Brandon Jennings, an avid crappie fisherman, takes advantage of drawdowns to find stumps, logs, tree tops and edges of drop-offs.[…]
Field Notes
Clay birds
August is the perfect time to start practicing for opening day. Shooting clay birds is one of the best ways to sharpen your shotgun skills.[…]
Catfish
Using your noodle: To catch catfish, that is!
Noodling for catfish is a great activity for kids. Mason Jones says his boys really enjoy fishing this way.[…]
Field Notes
Geocaching: A great way to spend a summer day
Geocaching is a fun activity for adults and kids to get some exercise, explore new areas and enjoy the outdoors.[…]
Field Notes
Search for ivory-billed woodpecker continues
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is considering declaring the ivory-billed woodpecker to be extinct. A final decision is expected any time.[…]
Deer Hunting
Trip to Tensas NWR gives a glimpse at Louisiana’s unique outdoors
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge is a popular destination for hunters, fishermen, birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.[…]
Field Notes
LDWF “Get Out and Fish!” program gives anglers shot at stocked trout
The LDWF launched its Get Out & Fish! program where channel catfish are stocked in the spring and fall, and rainbow trout in the winter.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Deep on Lake D’Arbonne
Drive across the Highway 15 or Highway 2 bridges at Lake D’Arbonne on pretty much any February day and you will see people fishing.[…]
Field Notes
Stealthy pirogues pay off during late-season hunting trips
Using a pirogue or jon boat to creep along creeks, sloughs, and lake edges can be an effective way to hunt this time of year.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Grand Isle and Bayou Segnette
At Bayou Segnette and Grand Isle state parks, fishermen can stay next to some of the best fishing in the world and enjoy boating.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Bogue Chitto and St. Bernard
One of the gems of the Louisiana State Park system, Bogue Chitto State Park is a haven for anglers, families, campers and disc golfers.[…]