Contents
Cover: July 2015-Saltwater
Catching summertime bass is just a matter of knowing the right techniques.[…]
Statewide LA
Contents
Cover: July 2015-Freshwater
Catching summertime bass is just a matter of knowing the right techniques.[…]
Bass Fishing
Flippin’ Frogs
Across the foggy water, Kenny Covington heard the conversation coming from a nearby boat.[…]
Columns
Cut our game wardens some slack
I hear regular complaints about supposed jerks wearing the uniform of Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents. You know the refrains.[…]
Fishing
Plano Marine Trunks
Plano’s new Marine Trunks help anglers stay organized so they can focus on catching fish. These trunks were designed to take a beating from the water, salt and sun and can withstand the rigors of real-world use.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Big Lake specks moving to deeper water
Rising water temperatures have Big Lake speckled trout making their annual July move to deeper water now, according to a fishing guide.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana’s Swindell appointed to Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
Effective next month, Ed Swindell will represent Louisiana as one of the 17 voting members of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Iberia Rod and Gun Club to host 62nd annual saltwater rodeo at Cypremort Point
For the first time in several years, the 62nd annual Iberia Rod and Gun Club’s 4th of July saltwater rodeo will feature a kayak division at Cypremort Point.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents make three DWI arrests during Operation Dry Water
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested three boaters for allegedly operating a vessel while intoxicated during Operation Dry Water this past weekend.[…]
Fishing
Authorities recover body in Bayou Marron after canoe capsizes
Search and rescue teams with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a 58-year-old man in Bayou Marron late Monday afternoon.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Remainder of spring inshore shrimp season to close July 2
With the exception of the open waters of Breton and Chandeleur Sounds, the 2015 spring inshore shrimp season will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Apex Predator
Video: Apex Predator encounters bear while setting trail cams
It was just another typical day of setting cameras in the heat of summer. […]
Bass Fishing
Tchefuncte loaded with bass now
The Tchefuncte River has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the toughest bass fisheries in the state, and could arguably be considered the most challenging river to pattern and fish.[…]
Hunting
Union WMA to close permanently on Tuesday
Union Wildlife Management Area will no longer be part of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries WMA program effective on July 1, according to a news release.[…]
Fishing
C Mac’s – Restoring Small Islands
Chris Macaluso thoughts on Louisiand Small Islands.[…]
Fishing
Don’t forget to buy 2015-16 fishing licenses
With the weather finally (hopefully) starting to stabilize enough to allow you to get out and experience the great fishing opportunities around the state, don’t get so caught up in the preparation and planning that you forget to buy your 2015-16 fishing license.[…]