News Breaker
Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to close Aug. 25
The federal NOAA has issued a closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery because catch limits established have been met.[…]
Month: August 2023
Features
Probing bluewater, scoping deer and nabbing gators
Dr. “Bubba” Bonneval, who not only spent a lifetime in the outdoors, he also spent a lifetime helping people as a physician.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Fresh shrimp for Campo’s Marina
Jared Serigné went with the guys from Campo’s Marina in Shell Beach to catch shrimp. Then took the shrimp to Crave Restaurant.[…]
Fishing
PFD, determination and a hero save fisherman’s life
Delcambre shrimper George Romero had to fend for himself as he drifted east along the Gulf Coast wearing an inflatable PFD.[…]
Fishing Reports
Ridge Guillory’s first speck
Ridge Guillory of Lafayette caught his first speckled trout in Grand Isle on June 8, 2023.[…]
News Breaker
2023 Waterfowl Population Survey results
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its report on 2023 Waterfowl Population Status based on surveys conducted in May and early June.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 2
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 2.[…]
Hunting
5.11 EDC PL1 Flashlight
The tiny 5.11 EDC PL1 flashlight is big on features. Carry it in your pocket or clip it to your key ring and you’ll never go without light.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team pays it forward
The Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team helped construct over 70 artificial reefs to benefit habitats around Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite Raceland man for fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Raceland man for alleged fishing violations on Aug. 17 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Fishing Reports
Old fisherman catches old fish
Michael Boyne caught this old black drum on June 9, 2023 while fishing.[…]
Fishing Reports
Redfish at sunrise for Whitney
Whitney Defelice casting for redfish in Vermilion Bay on July 8.[…]
Fishing Reports
Austin’s personal best white sac-a-lait
Austin Bates Dabdo caught this 13 1/2-inch white crappie on the Tchefuncte River on a Bobby Garland baby shad electric chicken.[…]
Fishing Reports
Another Paw Paw adventure in the books!
My bride Dee Dee, my grandson Austin and myself, Jim Bates, decided to chase the catfish on the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville on June 22.[…]
Hunting Reports
Catching critters at the camp
Jaxton LeBlanc, 4, pictured with his river friends holding a Speckled King Snake they caught at his family’s camp on the Tangipahoa River.[…]
Fishing Reports
Pan fry for the win
Jase Leblanc is switching gears from bass fishing and taking advantage of catching big brim while the mayflies are in season on the Tangipahoa River.[…]