News Breaker
Deer hunting closed in portions of Deer Area 5, including Attakapas WMA
Deer hunting in portions of Deer Area 5 in the Atchafalaya Basin, including Attakapas WMA, is closed due to flooding, LDWF announced.[…]
Month: January 2020
Columns
The Mega Matrix
The Mega Matrix, which fits in between the 2-inch Matrix Mini, the original 3-inch Matrix Shad and the 5-inch Monster Matrix, works great on redfish.[…]
Hunting
LWFC adopts notice of intent for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules for 2020-21
The LWFC adopted notices of intent for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons, 2020-21 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC adopts notice of intent to modify recreational red snapper season framework
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to make adjustments to the recreational red snapper season regulations.[…]
News Breaker
Bill Hogan, Jerri Smitko elected as chair, vice-chair of LWFC
Bill Hogan of Ruston was elected chair of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) and Jerri Smitko of Houma vice-chair.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
A short run from Reggio, Delacroix for reds and specks
Capt. Darren Schaff said the late-fall fishing action at Reggio and Delacroix has been nothing short of fantastic, and he hopes for a mild winter.[…]
Columns
Winter kayak fishing: sleep later, fish slower
Change up your tactics when it comes to fishing from a kayak this winter. Slow down the presentation of your bait and fish later in the day.[…]
Features
Louisiana’s low-tech hogs
It doesn’t take a big monetary investment to work on Louisiana’s hogs. Hunters can work on the hog population with a minimum investment of time and effort.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Brave, new crappie world
There’s a brave, new world out there for fishermen interested in crappie. Crappie are approaching bass as the most-popular freshwater fish in the country.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lucky Shad is lucky bait for Hackney
Major League Fishing pro Greg Hackney, host of Louisiana Sportsman TV, throws a Lucky Shad crankbait no matter how cold winter chills the water.[…]
Columns
Traditional fishing spots, unconventional ways
Capt. Charlie Bush, who tagged a little over 12,000 speckled trout in 4 years for the TAG Louisiana Trout tagging program, shares his top 5 fishing lures.[…]
Breaking News
Commissioners hear suggested changes in creel, length limits and slot limits of speckled trout
Members of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries commission were delivered a wide variety of speckled trout management scenarios by Jason Adriance.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bow hunt-only club yields big dividends for Knoll
Blake Knoll has his friend, Michael Neal, to thank for helping him scout and get in position for a huge buck on Corbett Farm Hunting Club in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves NOI clarifying language on DMAP extended season options
The LWFC approved a notice of intent clarifying language on extended season options and extended squirrel season on Tier 1 Participation in the DMAP.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF expected to close Pearl River WMA due to flooding
The LDWF will close the Pearl River WMA in St. Tammany Parish when the Pearl River flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet, which is expected Jan. 11.[…]
Bass Fishing
Holy Toledo, A-rigs! Bass at Toledo Bend can’t pass them up
The Alabama Rig, aka the A-Rig, really shines this time of year, and holds the key to catching bass in late December and through January at Toledo Bend.[…]