Fishing
Bundick Lake drawdown gets an early start
The drawdown of Bundick Lake was originally scheduled to begin on August 1, but due to the gate malfunction, has already begun.[…]
Year: 2019
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Build your own rod?
Look to the dog days of summer as an opportunity to prepare for great fall fishing. For a few, that will be building a custom rod.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Grand Isle trout slam continues
For fifty years Mike White has fished Grand Isle, pursuing his passion not just to catch big speckled trout and bull reds.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for lottery deer and waterfowl hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas for the 2019-2020 hunting season. […]
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Crappie game changer
LifeScope technology has netted unbelievable interest in the crappie fishing world. It lets you see the structure and the fish before you even get to them.[…]
News Breaker
Be mindful of displaced wildlife following Hurricane Barry
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water from Hurricane Barry.[…]
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Speckled trout spawn game
Recent research shows there’s been a substantial decline in population samples and recreational landings of speckled trout 3 years or older.[…]
Events & Announcements
The 2019 Louisiana Sportsman Deer, Duck and Fishing Show
The 2019 Louisiana Sportsman Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans is certain to be a hit with outdoors enthusiasts of all walks and interests.[…]
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Rogue’s new bowstrings are excellent addition to archery market
Rogue Bowstrings offers string sets in a rainbow of color options, and at different price levels to accommodate any archer’s budget.[…]
Events & Announcements
Caymas Boats – Quality Custom Fiberglass Boats
There is nothing like catching ’em in a Caymas! Stop by Dockside Marine’s booth at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and see the Caymas up close and personal. […]
Catfish
Ultralight angler catches big surprise
When Fuzz Fontenot went fishing in Caney Lake he hooked and reeled in a 39-pound flathead catfish using ultralight fishing gear with 6-pound test line.[…]
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Three new tricks for more big trout
Technology is giving some very creative lure producers endless possibilities that may in turn give you the edge on big speckled trout.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA STAR 2019 update
STAR is CCA Louisiana’s largest membership drive and boasts over 13,000 participants each year. Anglers compete for over $500,000 in prizes.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF to close Elmer’s Island due to tropical system
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will temporarily close Elmer’s Island on July 11 due to the anticipated impacts of the tropical system.[…]
Catfish
Cruising for catfish with juglines
Jug-lining isn’t a new form of fishing, but newer materials have made it easier to catch a cooler full of delicious catfish.[…]
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Marsh Island slot redfish
Tournament anglers share where they find redfish that win tournaments in the grass along the shoreline on the Gulf side of Marsh Island.[…]