Bass Fishing
Boat dock bass
Paul Paille makes a habit of fishing boat launches for bass and said they offer some of the most unique ambush points in the entire river.[…]
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Wade on in to catch big Calcasieu specks
Capt. Bruce Baugh is a local legend in Southwest Louisiana when it comes to wade fishing for the largest of Calcasieu Lake’s speckled trout.[…]
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The big trout bite
The new Louisiana regulations for speckled trout, which preserves more of the 3 year olds, will give our fishery a size boost.[…]
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Catch the Pontchartrain
The Lake Pontchartrain bridges and reefs create abundant excellent fish-attracting structure and can produce great catches.[…]
Bass Fishing
March bass madness
Three lures that every angler should have rigged and ready for March bass: Alabama Rigs, swimbaits and jerkbaits.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Toledo Bend crappie chase
Toledo Bend is a nationally known hot spot for bass anglers around the country; however, it is equally as popular among crappie anglers.[…]
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Pearl River crawfish
CJ Mayeux of Pearl River knows a thing or two about catching crawfish. He runs pillow traps in the sloughs of the Honey Island Swamp.[…]
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Highway 1 bridges offer easy fishing for specks, reds and more
The Highway 1 bridges leading into Grand Isle offer fantastic opportunities for shore-bound anglers to catch some amazing fish.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Fish Licker
Kenny Kavanaugh of Farmerville has a love for fishing, especially for big crappie, and he shares that love with his dog, Ghost.[…]
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Spring teal study provides knowledge to protect ducks, other fowl
This spring teal study and banding monitors low and high pathogenic avian influenza diseases, also known as bird flu.[…]
Deer of the Year
2023-24 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of our 2023-2024 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class.[…]
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Start a squirrel hunting tradition
A late season squirrel hunt with dogs is a great way to teach the children to have fun in the outdoors and learn to hunt.[…]
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Hunting out-of-control wild hogs
February and early March probably offer hunters the best time to hunt hogs and put some wild pork in the freezer.[…]
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Rousting rabbits
Hunters can successfully hunt rabbits without dogs. It just requires planning, effort and considerable luck.[…]
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How fish tagging programs help our fishery
There are different fish tagging programs. There is a fishery research and management program and there are at least two reward programs.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bayou Cane winter bass
Located on the northern shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain, Bayou Cane is a hit when it comes to wintertime bass fishing.[…]