Deer Hunting
7 tips for escaping the crowds on Louisiana public land
When hunting public land, you are competing with many other hunters. Plan ahead, get into stealth mode and think outside of the box.[…]
Newsletters
Deer of the Year
Nervous doe alerts hunter to 11-point Beauregard Parish buck
On Dec. 10, Yancy Phillips of Lake Charles shot a big 11-point buck on his private lease in Beauregard Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF: Deer hunters in northeast Louisiana urged to provide deer heads for free CWD testing
Deer hunters in northeast Louisiana are urged to place the heads of any deer they harvest in one of 13 free CWD Testing Collection points.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Fish you can bank on
Large speckled trout can be found bank fishing the deep holes along Hwy. 1 between Leeville and Grand Isle during the wintertime.[…]
Columns
Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls
These Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls have a crispy exterior along with the savory stuffing that makes for a wonderful combination.[…]
Deer of the Year
Two shots are better than one for Calhoun father-son
Scott McMullen and his son, Johnnie, were hunting together in Union Parish when they both shot a trophy buck that scored 157 1/8 inches.[…]
Ducks
$6.25 million coastal resiliency project coming to Lafourche Parish
Ducks Unlimited was recently awarded $6.25 million from the NFWF to construct living shorelines and marsh terraces in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Taking old trophy buck is emotional experience for Caddo Parish hunter
On Nov. 30, Chris Lafitte of Bossier City was hunting in north Caddo Parish when he shot a 15-point trophy buck.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Managing crappie populations
Louisiana’s crappie harvest is vibrant, according to Robby Maxwell, an inland fisheries biologist who reported to the LWFC.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tchefuncte River puzzle
Working the river between fronts and identifying the bait of choice will make a December day of fishing the Tchefuncte River more enjoyable.[…]
Deer of the Year
Cook connects with 170-class Bienville Parish buck on first sighting
William Cook was hunting on his 400 acre lease in Bienville Parish on Dec. 2 when he shot a big 13-point buck.[…]
Field Reports
Tying drop-shot rigs this way resulted in tons of speckled trout
Capt. Justin Bowles has discovered a unique way of tying drop-shot rigs, and it’s been paying off with loads of speckled trout.[…]
Newsletters
Proposed redfish recovery plan snagged in political net once more
The LWFC amended a recent NOI dealing with redfish limits after a Legislative Oversight Committee kicked back the original NOI.[…]
Field Notes
New speck numbers
Large speckled trout are often found along rocky shorelines and jetties where mullet and croakers congregate.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Diversify your fishing
Morgan City outdoorsman Bill McCarty knows you can catch some hefty redfish while fishing the lower Atchafalaya River near Morgan City.[…]
Hunting
Red Ryder BB Gun
The Red Ryder BB Gun is a true classic, and is among the most popular Christmas gifts of all time, and for very good reason.[…]