Field Reports
Catch and cook: What can we catch near this structure?
Marsh Man Masson set out to explore the area around a coastal flood-control structure to see what fish he could run across.[…]
Newsletters
News Breaker
LDWF announces recreational red grouper season to close June 30
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf red grouper closes on June 30 instead of Dec. 31 in order to match the federal season closure.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: YUM Hellgrammite
Bass love the 3-inch long YUM Hellgrammite, which represents the size of the creature as an adult in its larval stage.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Giants from our favorite honey hole
In this Outside the Levees video, I fished for big drum with my Uncle Wimpy. Afterwards, I headed home to make smoked fish sandwiches.[…]
Field Notes
Haughton High School archer is on top of her game
Haughton High School archer Zoe Bayne turned in a dominating performance as a freshman in the 2024 ALAS State Bullseye Tournament.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 2
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through June 2, 2024.[…]
Columns
Butter Garlic Fish
This Butter Garlic Fish recipe incorporates the light flavors of butter, the savory aspects of garlic, and the spiciness of red pepper flakes.[…]
Field Notes
Time for some boat maintenance
Neglecting boat maintenance can lead to frustrating breakdowns and costly repairs, putting a damper on your summer adventures.[…]
Field Reports
Shallow water specks
In this video, Chas Champagne stays off the bridges and focuses on shoreline fishing. He uses Matrix Shad baits for speckled trout.[…]
News Breaker
Benton Intermediate School wins bullseye elementary division in NASP Championship
Benton Intermediate School took first place in the bullseye elementary division of the National Archery in Schools Program Championship.[…]
Columns
Join a kayak fishing club
If you are looking to learn about kayak fishing, improve your skills, or meet new friends, try joining a kayak fishing club.[…]
Columns
Redfish decline a product of our disappearing coastal marshes
The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, a project to reconnect the river to Barataria Bay, is the best shot to stabilize our redfish population.[…]
Hunting
LDWF agents arrest six subjects for hunting contest fraud
LDWF agents arrested six subjects for their roles in allegedly committing fraud in hog hunting contests in Caldwell and Bienville parishes.[…]
Field Reports
The absolute best pattern for redfish right now
The state is currently seeing a bumper crop of 18- to 22-inch redfish. Here’s a great way to target them that’s almost always successful.[…]
Columns
A tribute to all the dads who take time to take kids fishing and hunting
Since Father’s Day is this month, I think it appropriate to give thanks to all the father figures that took us fishing and hunting.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs and refuges for 2024 alligator harvest seasons
The LDWF is accepting bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, WCAs, and state wildlife refuges for the 2024 alligator harvest season.[…]