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. […]
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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.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
Fishing
Grand Isle commercial fisherman sentenced to 20 years in prison for sixth DWI
A 44-year-old commercial fisherman on Grand Isle was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday after his sixth conviction for DWI, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
News Breaker
Commission modifies recreational grouper season, minimum size limits
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission took action on a notice of intent and declaration of emergency on Thursday to modify the recreational grouper season, and increased the minimum size limits for black and gag grouper from 22 to 24 inches.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Elite Series anglers expecting high, muddy water at Toledo Bend
Most of the 108 professional anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series have had at least some experience on Toledo Bend — but probably not in the conditions they’ll face next week.[…]
Bass Fishing
Proposal would decrease bass minimum length limit on Lower Sabine River
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a notice of intent to decrease the minimum length limit for black bass on the Lower Sabine River from 14 inches to 12 inches, according to a press release.[…]