Deer Hunting
Out of State Destinations: Kansas deer
Kansas uses a lottery system. While the season is over this year, it’s time to start that procedure if you want to hunt for deer in Kansas.[…]
Newsletters
Newsletters
Reader Report: “Purple Fever”
Capt. Jerry Menard didn’t understand whenever he heard swordfish “legends” talk about “Purple Fever.” Now he’s hooked himself.[…]
Bass Fishing
March bass madness
Three lures that every angler should have rigged and ready for March bass: Alabama Rigs, swimbaits and jerkbaits.[…]
Field Notes
Atchafalaya Basin provides incredible outdoor bounty
Sportsmen can enjoy hunting and fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin at the Attakapas Island, Thistlethwaite and Sherburne WMAs.[…]
Newsletters
Bear talk
Public comments were heard concerning the proposed black bear hunting season during the LWFC March meeting.[…]
Big Bass
Hammer time on Toledo Bend
Derek Battenfield of Nederland, Texas, caught a 12.92-pound bass while fishing at Toledo Bend on March 10, 2024.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review – Hammer Trap
Bass angler Ben South of Pineville knows how effective The Hammer Trap can be on his “home lakes” — Toledo Bend and Lake Sam Rayburn.[…]
Columns
Cajun Nutria Poutine
Poutine typically features fries, cheese curds, and gravy. In this version of poutine, add a Cajun twist by using nutria.[…]
Hunting
LWFC adopts amendments to 2024-25 Hunting Regulations NOI
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved several amendments to the 2024-25 hunting regulations notice of intent.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hit the pond for bass
Spending a day fishing for bass on the pond with a handful of lures is a great way to spend a day in March.[…]
Columns
Joining a retriever club is great for you and your hunting dog
Training and keeping your hunting dog sharp is a year-round obligation. Join a retriever club to do that and make them better.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Lake Pontchartrain grand slam
In the spring and fall, big speckled trout meet up at the train trestle that spans eastern Lake Pontchartrain to feast on bait.[…]
Field Notes
Benton archer on target
Benton High School sophomore Madison Hammersla started off this year on target at the 2024 Archery in Louisiana Schools North Regional.[…]
Big Bass
Toledo Bend gives up 10 double-digit bass in eight days
The bass fishery at Toledo Bend Reservoir is on fire, spitting out big fish at a clip of better than one per day.[…]
Big Bass
Traffic jam at boat ramp leads to new Bussey Brake record bass
Sid Wilde of Robert was fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir on March 8 when he caught a new lake record bass that weighed 15.78 pounds.[…]
Columns
Kayakers take on the Gulf with extra care
When you want to take your kayak fishing to the next level, get some friends together and plan a mothership offshore trip.[…]