Bass Fishing
Bladed jig is Hackney’s go-to February bass bait
MLF Bass Pro Tour angler and the host of Sportsman TV, Greg Hackney loves to throw a Strike King Thunder Cricket, a bladed jig, in February.[…]
Month: February 2020
Features
Boating accidents are no laughing matter for anglers
Most boating accidents can be avoided by putting safety first. Take a few precautions and make your fishing trips accident-free.[…]
Deer Hunting
Pointe Coupee hunter kills buck with upper canine teeth
Roy LeJeune killed a unique trophy when he took a nice adult buck in Pointe Coupee Parish that had small peg like teeth in the upper jaw.[…]
Flounder
Dramatic decrease in flounder stocks observed by LDWF
During their Feb. 6 meeting, members of the wildlife and fisheries commission heard some disheartening news regarding southern flounder stocks in Louisiana.[…]
Newsletters
Tuna showing up out of Venice
The big yellowfin tuna are making their initial appearance of the year, with Capt. Scott Leger of Paradise Outfitters boating a 230-pound yellowfin.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Anacoco Lake is an overlooked north Louisiana crappie hotspot
Don’t ignore Anacoco Lake when the crappie spawn approaches. This Leeville-area reservoir on the way to Toledo Bend gets very little fishing pressure.[…]
Inshore Fishing
How to fish with a drop shot rig
Although drop-shot rigs are nothing new, they have slowly started pushing aside the venerable Carolina rig from its place as the most relied-upon rig.[…]
Deer Hunting
2019-20 Deer of the Year
Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman writers have detailed the stories of almost 40 big bucks harvested across the Bayou State.[…]
Bass Fishing
Prime time for Toledo Bend has arrived
Low water levels has slowed fishing for big bass on Toledo Bend over the past year, but things are looking up in 2020. Here’s your fishing guide.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Sabine Lake’s specks are back
There’s reason for optimism among trout fishermen on Sabine Lake. Overall, the lake is in fantastic condition, both salty and clear.[…]
Deer Hunting
Phantom buck finally makes fatal mistake
Jerry Denman shot a trophy buck on Dec. 8 at a 33-acre tract of property in Red River Parish. It could be the buck he has hunted for the past several years.[…]
Bass Fishing
Crappie angler nabs trophy bass on Lake Claiborne
Jeff Brown was fishing for crappie at Lake Claiborne with his friend Monty Walker on Feb. 2 when he hooked and landed the biggest bass of his life.[…]
Hunting
Public hearings for 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons to begin Feb. 11
The LDWF will hold public hearings for the proposed 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons beginning Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Minden.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend best bass month is at hand
February is prime time to catch big bass at Toledo Bend. Low water shouldn’t slow down the action in what looks like is going to be a great time.[…]
Catfish
Species spotlight: Channel catfish
Channel catfish are known as the smallest of the “big three” species of catfish. The average size is about 16 inches, or 1½ pounds, but they can grow much larger.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issues monetary rewards at meeting
Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc., a Louisiana wildlife crime-stoppers program, awarded $5,400 to diligent citizens statewide at their quarterly meeting.[…]