Inshore Fishing
Sturges is July’s Ultimate Fishing Adventure winner
Warren Sturges of Morgan City is the July winner in the Ultimate Fishing Adventure Sweepstakes presented by Lafourche Parish. […]
Statewide LA
Hog Hunting
LDWF clarifies hunting pamphlet rules regarding hog hunting on public lands
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries clarified hog hunting rules on public lands that were printed in this year’s Louisiana Hunting Regulations pamphlet.[…]
Bass Fishing
Three men rescued from sinking 14-foot boat at Toledo Bend Friday night
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents rescued three men from a boat taking on water during high winds on Toledo Bend, according to a press release.[…]
News Breaker
Construction nears on Russell Sage WMA pump replacement project
Contractual construction time begins Aug. 15 on the Russell Sage WMA Pump Replacement Project, which also includes repairs to the Pump Trail Road levee that was breached earlier this year, according to a project engineer.[…]
Columns
Buck or doe — the choice is yours
It is hard to believe that the 2013-14 hunting season is just around the corner. Now is the time to be making final preparations for the upcoming season, one of which should be to purchase your new hunting license and obtain deer tags, which are required of all deer hunters.[…]
Deer Hunting
Technology conceals human scent while hunting
Understanding the importance of scent containment, Advantage Hunting created the SCENTite blind designed to eliminated human scent as a limiting factor for a successful hunt.[…]
Inshore Fishing
August redfish action steady in Biloxi Marsh
Redfish action remains fast and furious in the Biloxi Marsh, while speckled trout are still relatively sparse in Lake Borgne and Lake Ponchartrain, according to Capt. Mike Gallo with Angling Adventures of Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
NOAA Fisheries proposes up to a 21-day supplemental recreational red snapper season
NOAA Fisheries is proposing a potential 21-day supplemental recreational red snapper fishing season beginning on Oct. 1 and is seeking public input on the proposed rule that would increase the commercial and recreation quotas in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a news release.[…]
Inshore Fishing
New Iberia angler lands 7.85-pound speck near the wharfs at Cypremort Point
Troy Amy never dreamed that a Thursday morning scouting trip for a weekend tournament would end with the speck of a lifetime.[…]
Deer Hunting
The Slam Talker brings big bucks in for a closer look
The new Slam Talker from Hunter’s Specialties produces the most realistic deer vocalizations on the market, from deep-tending buck grunts to estrus doe and fawn bleats.[…]
Sidebars
Tommy Vidrine’s Top 5 big trout tips
Tommy Vidrine shared some of his thoughts on how everyone might be able to catch bigger speckled trout, no matter where you might be fishing.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Top Grand Isle trophy trout tips
By his own estimation, Tommy “Carl” Vidrine has caught more than 100 5-pound speckled trout since May at Grand Isle.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Improving water conditions could make for nice weekend at Cypremort Point
Fishing prospects are looking up at Cypremort Point as the Atchafalaya River level continues to drop, allowing for higher salinity levels and prettier water than earlier this summer.[…]
Columns
VOSI Answer Man
Frequent readers of this column are cognizant of the Vertically Oriented Strike Indicator, for which its acronym VOSI has become well-established and even published in books.[…]
Coastal Projects
Caminada Headland beach restoration underway
The first loads of sand have arrived for the Caminada Headland beach restoration that will help fortify parts of Lafourche against storm surge, parish officials said Monday.[…]
Fishing
2012 LOWA Fish of the Year winners announced
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association chose the state-record 251-pound yellowfin tuna caught last October as the 2012 Fish of the Year in the Rod and Reel Division.[…]