Hunting Reports
Erica Baham’s Tangipahoa Parish gobbler
This Louisiana longbeard was harvested by Erica Baham on April 3, 2022.[…]
Year: 2022
Bass Fishing
Urban kayak oasis
With no motorboat traffic, Bayou St. John is a great, safe place for new and experienced kayak anglers alike.[…]
Field Reports
Vertical jigging deep speckled trout
Chas Champagne shows how to target speckled trout and redfish on a dead tide using the Matrix Shad “Shrimp Creole.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC adopts Notice of Intent to create passive gear marking regulations
On May 5, the LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent to create a rule regarding marking nets and traps in freshwater.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC passes NOI to add oysters, brown trout to domesticated aquatic organism approved species list
The LWFC approved a NOI to update the Domesticated Aquatic Organism approved species list by adding Eastern Oyster and Brown Trout.[…]
Field Reports
Big speckled trout in deep holes
This is the time of year speckled trout fill their bellies on juvenile croakers in winding bayous deep in the marsh.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agent performs CPR to revive young girl after boat capsizes
A LDWF enforcement agent with the help of some good Samaritans successfully rescued nine people after their boat capsized in Jefferson Parish.[…]
Catfish
Catfish Piccata
Not only are catfish fun and relatively easy to catch, but they also make for excellent table fare. Try out this Catfish Piccata recipe.[…]
Ducks
Two men cited for hunting ducks during a closed season
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited two men for alleged duck hunting violations in St. Martin Parish.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF investigating fatal boating incident in Calcasieu Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on May 6 in Cameron Parish.[…]
Events & Announcements
Natchez area hosts spring “Grand” and nearly 800 retrievers
A total of 767 of the top retrievers participated in the Hunting Retriever Club International Spring Grand in Vidalia and Natchez, Miss.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bushley Bayou’s spring bass
As May rolls around, you will find Harrisonburg native Jacob Cater getting back on the water to chase some post-spawn bass at Bushley Bayou.[…]
Hog Hunting
Bullet HP Bluetooth Game Call
Kill predators with the Bullet HP Bluetooth Game Call from Convergent Hunting. It is the highest-quality sounding e-caller on the market.[…]
News Breaker
First two students complete the LDWF Enforcement Division internship program
The LDWF Enforcement Division is announcing the first completion of their new internship program by two college students.[…]
News Breaker
Bodcau Shooting Range to be temporarily closed for renovation work
The Bodcau Shooting Range located in Benton will be closed beginning May 16 for renovation and infrastructure improvement.[…]
Fishing
How much is a dolphin worth?
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants to make it easier for the state to collect restitution fines.[…]