News Breaker
Red snapper season to close on July 7 and reopen as weekends-only season
To provide opportunity throughout the summer months, the red snapper season will close on July 7, 2024 and reopen as weekends-only,[…]
Newsletters
Bass Fishing
You can’t beat Caddo Lake for bass fishing
While most lakes become less productive in the heat of the summer, Caddo Lake tends to continue producing bass consistently.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer bassin’ at Toledo Bend
The way Toledo Bend is setting up, June’s bass fishing action will continue to be good, but July hookups should be even better.[…]
Hunting
Hunting rules, regulations, season schedules for 2024-25 now available
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2024-25 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Shell Beach, Delacroix Island are solid choices for trout and redfish
Charter Guide Zach Hartline said the fishing this summer at Shell Beach and Delacroix for speckled trout and redfish has been great.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Berkley HighJacker 100
This saltwater hard bait is perfect for pursuing speckled trout, and is just as effective on stripers and bass.[…]
Dove
LDWF now accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove lottery hunt and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunt for the 2024 hunting season.[…]
Columns
A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers
Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]
Field Reports
Pool test: Which curl-tail worm is best?
Marsh Man Masson dropped an underwater camera into a pool, and tested an assortment of curl-tail worms to see which perform the best.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer epigenetics
While habitat and nutrition certainly play important factors in harvesting big bucks, there’s also something called deer epigenetics.[…]
Field Notes
A look at how Toledo Bend got its name
Toledo Bend was chosen to name of the reservoir when the dam was constructed near Toledo, Texas, where the Sabine River makes a large bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
Out of State Destinations: Black Warrior River
The Black Warrior River offers some of the best trophy spotted bass fishing in the nation. Visitors can also find loads to do in Tuscaloosa.[…]
Fishing
Helinox Speed Stool
The Helinox Speed Stool is portable, lightweight, super strong and comfortable. It can hold up to 220 pounds when assembled.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana State Legislator passes House Bill 684 re-establishing a black bear season in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Legislature passed House Bill 684 to allow LDWF to fund the management and conservation of the Louisiana black bear.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Restocking plans for Cheniere Lake
The LDWF is monitoring water levels and quality at Cheniere Lake, while making an attempt to restock the lake’s fisheries.[…]
Fishing
FORLOH Insect Shield SolAir Hoody
The FORLOH Insect Shield SolAir Hoody keeps the heat and the bugs at bay, and does it in style.[…]