Big Bass
“Gaspergoo” turned out to be a 10-pound trophy bass
Marcus Johns with his 10.38-pound Poverty Point largemouth bass he caught on a trip with his son, Austin Lambert, on Sept. 10.[…]
Newsletters
Bass Fishing
YUM Scottsboro Recon Swimbait
A joint project between YUM Bait Co. and the Scottsboro Tackle Co. resulted in the injection-molded YUM Scottsboro Recon Swimbait.[…]
Ducks
Louisiana’s waterfowl hunting legacy is worth preserving
Dale Bordelon was invited to by anthropologist Dustin Fuqua to put a time frame on some old duck calls found at Oakland Plantation.[…]
Hunting
National Hunting and Fishing Day to be held Sept. 23
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, at four locations across the state.[…]
Field Notes
Out Of State Destinations: Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston area anglers mostly target redfish, speckled trout and flounder. In September, it’s still hot, but the fishing is good.[…]
Deer Hunting
Millennium M-150 deer stand
This deer stand is lightweight, ultra-comfortable, and provides solid seating for hunters.[…]
Newsletters
New rules, regulations for waterfowlers on new Dewey Wills addition
Hunters need to be aware of the new rules and regulations on Dewey W. Wills WMA for the upcoming waterfowl seasons.[…]
Field Reports
This crankbait is so good right now in Hopedale
The Bill Lewis Echo 1.75 crankbait wobbles on three axes, and for whatever reason, that movement just drives fish crazy.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 3, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 3, 2023,[…]
Field Notes
Take advantage of drawdowns to learn contours, structure
Brandon Jennings, an avid crappie fisherman, takes advantage of drawdowns to find stumps, logs, tree tops and edges of drop-offs.[…]
Newsletters
Sportsman’s founder passes
Allen Joseph Lottinger, the publisher and founder of Louisiana Sportsman Magazine, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Sept. 8, 2023.[…]
Columns
Be ready for more pleasant fishing days ahead
Some kayak anglers embrace the minimalist style while others choose every accessory possible to take with them.[…]
Columns
It’s time to train, but use caution with hunting dogs
Keeping a hunting dog in peak physical condition, as well as sharp mentally, can be a challenge during the hotter months.[…]
Fishing
LDWF investigates fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir
The LDWF was made aware of a fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir (located in Morehouse Parish) this past weekend.[…]
Field Reports
Marsh fishing out of Shell Beach
Marsh Man Masson returned this week to Shell Beach and found the fishing to be just as good as the last time he was there.[…]
Columns
Our fishing would not be great without the Mississippi’s highs and lows
In the short term, a high Mississippi River causes a period of pain, but we don’t get to the great days of a low river fishing without it.[…]