The Bassmaster Classic is arguably the biggest bass-fishing championship in the world, and it’s coming to New Orleans Feb. 18-20. To provide continuous updates about all the festivities, LouisianaSportsman.com has launched a section dedicated to the tournament.[…]
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development completed the rebuilding and repairs to the Ostrica Locks, and it is back in operation and open to marine traffic.[…]
Bassmaster Elite Series pro and national fishing show host Michael Iaconelli, who will compete in the Bassmaster Classic set for New Orleans later this month, has announced his support of the Vanishing Paradise program that aims to raise awareness of the need to restore and protect Louisiana’s coastal wetlands, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation announced today (Feb. 2).[…]
The 2010-2011 duck season looks to be one that will be talked about for a while in Louisiana waterfowling circles. Without a doubt, the birds came down to our state, aided largely by frequent cold fronts and a flyway-wide drought that put more birds in Louisiana ponds for most hunters.[…]
When ducks have a good hatch, hunters reap the rewards within a few months. The same definitely cannot be said for wild turkeys and the hunters who pursue them.[…]
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for fishing permit access to the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) between March 15 and Aug. 15, 2011.[…]
State enforcement agents cited two East Ascension men on Jan. 12 for allegedly shooting deer at night, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said in a press release.[…]
It’s easier than ever to pick up a copy of Louisiana Sportsman. In fact, you never have to leave your house, office or camp because issues can be purchased right from your computer, smart phone or mobile device.[…]
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is set to receive $2.56 million from BP to reimburse the agency for lost license sales related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill earlier this year, the agency reported today (Dec. 21).[…]
A coalition of coastal-restoration groups teamed with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries last Thursday (Dec. 17) to install 400 “Gulf Saver Bags” at Pass a Loutre Wildlife Management Area, the LDWF announced.[…]
A Solitude man was arrested in connection with the theft of ATVs in an investigation that included the recovery of 10 ATVs reported stolen in recent weeks, The Advocate reported yesterday (Dec. 21).[…]
Most waterfowlers were happy with the first-split hunting, and that trend looks to be holding as the second split gets into high gear.[…]
Hunters took just less than 200 deer during the second Tensas National Wildlife Refuge lottery hunt held last weekend (Dec. 11-2), according to the refuge’s Kelly Purkey. Of those kills, 107 were bucks, and 89 were does.[…]
Waterfowl season reopens this weekend (Dec. 18), and the recent wave of cold fronts along with great first-split duck numbers points to great potential. The only problem might be access if low-water conditions persist as the winds switch back and forth.
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Recreational anglers can take take home their greater amberjack catches in state and federal waters off the Louisiana coast throughout the remainder 2010 and into the 2011 season, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Dec. 8).[…]
The 2010 duck season has been just what the doctor ordered, so far. Following lackluster early starts in recent years, this year bucked the trend with a parade of respectable cold fronts pushing into the Bayou State.[…]