Louisiana Sportsman

Pending state-record tripletail landed on fly

July 21, 2011 Andy Crawford

Lee Newman Jr. had one thing on his mind when he headed into Lake Borgne yesterday (July 21) – catching tripletail, but not on conventional tackle.[…]

Man killed, woman hospitalized in Red River boating accident

July 20, 2011 From News Reports

A man was killed and a woman injured during a boating accident on the Red River shortly after midnight (July 19), according to news reports.[…]

Morgan City man cited for red snapper violations

July 20, 2011 From News Reports

A Morgan City man was allegedly caught Saturday (July 16) in Terrebonne Parish with 26 red snapper over his limit, some of which were too small, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]

Louisiana Saltwater Series Fishing Tournament stops in Slidell

July 19, 2011 From News Reports

The next stop in the Louisiana Saltwater Series Fishing Tournament circuit is this Saturday (July 23), with participants launching out of Slidell, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.

This redfish catch-and-release trail, developed by LDWF in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, is designed to promote conservation of the state’s saltwater resources.[…]

Body of 12-year-old thrown from boat found in Lake Borgne

July 19, 2011 From News Reports

The body of a 12-year-old Mandeville girl thrown from a boat during an Shell Bayou accident Saturday (July 16) was located today (July 19), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.

The body of Samantha Vinturella was found shortly after 11 a.m. in Lake Borgne about five to six miles from the original boating crash incident site, the LDWF news release reported.[…]

Gear up for floundering!

July 18, 2011 Josh Chauvin

Flounders are my favorite fish to eat. It’s usually hard to catch a limit of 10 with a rod and reel, but it can be easily done by gigging. Waiting for the correct environmental conditions and having the right gear plays a big part in sticking your limit.[…]

Wade belts keep anglers ready in the water

July 18, 2011 Chris Ginn

One of the first things I noticed while wade fishing with Dr. Sam and Michelle Field was just how far they waded away from their boat. I got out pretty far, too, and that’s when I realized that I needed another plastic bait.[…]

Search continues for missing 12-year-old girl following Shell Beach boat accident, LDWF reports

July 18, 2011 From News Reports

The search for a missing 12-year-old girl in Shell Beach following a boating accident Saturday (July 16) continued last night (July 17), the Louisiana Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]

CORRECTED: Feds propose hunting for waterfowl on Bayou Sauvage NWR

July 14, 2011 From News Reports

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to expand hunting opportunities would allow waterfowl hunting on Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, the U.S. Sportmen’s Alliance announced yesterday (July 13).

The move is part of a plan to provide additional hunting opportunities on 10 refuges across the country.
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Tips for choosing the right crossbow

July 14, 2011 Louisiana Sportsman

Choosing the right crossbow can be a daunting task, especially for those who making their first foray in to the weapons. Let’s face it: There’s a ton of options, and everybody says that their crossbow is the best.

In desperation, many potential crossbow hunters grasp at straws and buy the cheapest, the fastest or just the prettiest crossbow. When someone buys using these criteria to guide them there are two possible outcomes.

Either they are very lucky, or they are doomed to disappointment.[…]

LSU season tickets up for grabs during Louisiana boating safety courses

July 12, 2011 From News Reports

Students attending safe-boating courses between July 13 and Aug. 27 are eligible to win LSU football season tickets, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today (July 12).

The tickets were purchased by the Louisiana Wildlife Agents Association and will be raffled off.[…]

Charter boat accident sends three to the hospital, U.S. Coast Guard says

July 12, 2011 From News Reports

The charter boat Looney Tuna took on water and capsized this morning (July 12) in Southwest Pass south of Venice in an accident that resulted in three people being medevaced by the U.S. Coast Guard, the agency reported.

The report of the incident was received by the Coast Guard about 8:50 a.m., and a Southwest Pass station pilot boat reportedly rescued the six passengers aboard the 36-foot boat, the Coast Guard reported.[…]

The Scelfo Rig for Spanish mackerel

July 12, 2011 John K. Flores

“They’re fun to catch, but it starts getting expensive if you don’t have the right rig to use,” says Marty Scelfo.[…]

LDWF says Henderson Lake fish kill caused by thunderstorm

July 8, 2011 Andy Crawford

A fish kill that was reported on the LouisianaSportsman.com forum yesterday (July 7) is believed to have been caused by a heavy thunderstorm the previous day, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.

“The instant addition of cold rainwater into channels like the one between McGee’s Landing and Whiskey River landing and The Boulevard caused the water to turn over,” LDWF’s Mike Walker said. “This brought low oxygen to the surface, and the resulting net oxygen level was not enough to sustain fish life.”[…]

2012 turkey hunting regulations proposed by LWFC

July 8, 2011 Louisiana Sportsman

Turkey hunting season dates and regulations for 2012 were proposed yesterday (July 7) during the monthly meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]

Pontchartrain Basin fishing options

July 8, 2011 Rusty Tardo

Unless you are strictly a freshwater angler, the opening of the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway has definitely altered your fishing plans for the summer. On May 9, the Corps of Engineers began opening the bays of the spillway to divert some of the rising river water into Lake Pontchartrain, and from there into the Gulf.[…]