Freshwater Fishing
Brown and dying grass reported at Lake Cataouatche rejuvenates old fears
Gary Vitrano, a biologist with LDWF, shared an overview of the situation at Lake Cataouatche located in Jefferson and St. Charles parishes.[…]
Month: June 2021
Fishing
LDWF clarifies new lifetime license structure
Act 356-HB 691, recently signed by Gov John Bel Edwards, does not eliminate all lifetime licenses from the agency.[…]
Hunting
LDWF, LAWFF to hold new Mini Becoming An Outdoors Woman workshops
The LDWF and LAWFF will hold the first Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshop on Aug. 14, an introduction to archery and bow hunting.[…]
Field Reports
Summer redfish in Lake Pontchartrain
Follow along as Devin Denman traverses the wide waters of Lake Pontchartrain to home in on an easy bite of redfish.[…]
Ducks
Federal duck stamps for 2021-22 season on sale June 25
The 2021-22 Federal Duck Stamp goes on sale Friday, June 25. The stamps, which cost $25, are valid from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.[…]
Columns
Plan ahead for archery season, based on equipment shortages
Get your archery equipment ready early. Bowhunters shouldn’t expect to see pre-COVID inventories at their favorite bow shop until 2022.[…]
Fishing
Hunting and fishing license fee changes coming in 2022
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed HB 691, into law, changing fees for hunting and fishing licenses for recreational and commercial fishermen.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough Wildlife Management Area lottery dove hunts for the 2021-2022 hunting season.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF seeks public input on draft Louisiana 2019 Flood Disaster Spend Plan
The LDWF is seeking public comment from all stakeholders regarding its “Louisiana 2019 Flood Disaster Grant Application and Spend Plan.”[…]
Field Reports
We had to keep getting the net for these!
Todd and Joel Masson delayed their launch time for a hard falling tide. Fortunately, the decision paid off — in spades![…]
Columns
Kayakers can mix it up in Hopedale
The kayak-fishing habitat in Hopedale is as diverse as the available species. Hopedale is filled with a mix of fresh and saltwater fish.[…]
News Breaker
Body of Zwolle man recovered from Toledo Bend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Sabine Parish.[…]
Newsletters
Fishing wind blown pockets to catch more fish
In this Sportsman TV video, see how Capt. Charlie Thomason with Bayou Charters fishes in high winds to catch more fish.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF investigating fatal boating incident in Caldwell Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred in Caldwell Parish on June 15.[…]
Bass Fishing
West St. John High School sends three to nationals
West St. John High School is making waves in the high-school fishing world, sending three students to the upcoming national championship.[…]
Field Reports
Wanna catch fish in the marsh? You gotta do this
Marsh Man Masson takes you through some of the key elements he looks for when selecting a new bayou to fish.[…]