News Breaker
LDWF concludes drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has requested the DOTD to close the Lake Bistineau water control structure on or about November 30, 2023.[…]
Month: November 2023
Deer of the Year
Beauregard Parish plot produces 150-class buck for Veuleman
On Nov. 4, Michael Veuleman of Iowa, La., was hunting in Beauregard Parish when he harvested a big 9-point buck.[…]
Newsletters
Thibodaux diver catches unbelievable spiny lobster clinging to Gulf rig
Elliott Boudreaux of Thibodaux found a big Caribbean spiny lobster weighing 11 pounds while free-diving about 65 miles south of Grand Isle.[…]
Field Reports
Loads of fish within sight of interstate
Marsh Man Masson and Chris Macaluso found the fish biting almost every cast, feasting on shrimp being funneled through a small canal.[…]
Deer of the Year
Trophy buck goes down on Tensas River NWR
On Nov. 5, Ben White of New Orleans downed an 8-point buck hunting on the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Columns
Suited for kayaks
The trout have moved into the marsh as they transition to their fall patterns and kayak fishing is particularly suited for these times.[…]
Field Reports
Topwater time for trout
On this episode of DockSide TV, Chas Champagne sees explosive topwater action using the Matrix Mullet from Matrix Shad.[…]
Deer of the Year
Youngster downs big Lincoln Parish buck over epic birthday week
Anders McGehee, 12 of Ruston shot an impressive 10-point buck on a hunt with his dad, Dusty, in Lincoln Parish on Oct. 30.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend thrills
The fall bite can’t come soon enough on Toledo Bend. It’s past time for the topwater bite to thrill so many bass anglers.[…]
Flounder
Young angler lands large flounder way up the Mississippi River
Six-year-old Joel Campo was fishing on the Mississippi River just north of St. Francisville when he caught a big flounder.[…]
News Breaker
Become an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor for LDWF
LDWF is hosting a volunteer instructor workshop on Nov. 16, 2023 from 4:00PM to 8:30PM at Cabela’s in Gonzales.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two subjects for deer hunting violations in Beauregard Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two Sulphur men for deer hunting violations in Beauregard Parish.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF Fisheries Biologists assist Red River Waterway Commission with stocking bass in Red River
LDWF Biologists examined a variety of Florida Largemouth Bass fingerlings and assisted in placing the fish in suitable habitats.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Fishing is on fire at Shell Beach
Jared Serigné enjoyed the wonderful fishing that Shell Beach has to offer, then headed to Dat Kitchen to have them fry some speckled trout.[…]
Hunting Reports
Janson Pellissier went on his first teal hunt
Janson Pellissier went on his first teal hunt with his dad, Jared Pellissier, to a friend’s farm in Lyons Point. He was super excited to go and got out there and got it done.
Deer of the Year
Colvin’s well-managed food plot yields bonus Union Parish buck
Daniel Colvin of Bernice shot an impressive 11-point buck with his 25.06 Remington in Union Parish on Oct. 30.[…]