Deer Hunting
LDWF to hold public hearings May 27-28 on CWD NOI affecting Franklin, Madison, Tensas parishes
The LDWF will conduct public hearings on a NOI that bans supplemental feeding and cervid carcass export from the CWD control area.[…]
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Big Bass
Baton Rouge angler catches Bussey brute
Hunter Hamilton played hooky from school on May 2 and ended up catching a 12.63-pound bass at Bussey Brake.[…]
Big Bass
Lost phone? No sweat. As long as that Toledo Bend lunker wasn’t lost
Shaston Isbell lost his cell phone on April 22 at Toledo Bend Reservoir – and he didn’t care. He had hooked a 10.26-pound bass.[…]
Field Reports
Hammering speckled trout at the Trestles in Lake Pontchartrain
In this video, you’ll learn what makes the Trestles in Lake Pontchartrain such a great fishing spot for speckled trout.[…]
Columns
Locate the fish, but always listen to your inner “lure junkie”
Figuring out the right bait may not be as important as finding fish, but it’s certainly not an insignificant portion of the equation.[…]
Fishing
Charter boat captains seek equal footing
Charter captains are fighting so they can participate in a state-sponsored insurance fund that serves the commercial fishing industry.[…]
Bass Fishing
Don’t abandon the shallows just yet at Toledo Bend
Even though many bass have spawned at Toledo Bend, don’t avoid the shallows in late spring. It’s time to work those shallows even harder.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Trout fishing at Delacroix ready to explode
Charter Captain Ron Broadus, aka, “Captain Ahab,” said this is shaping up to be the best May Delacroix Island has seen in years.[…]
Hunting
Volunteer instructors recognized by LDWF’s Hunter Education Program
Volunteer hunter education instructors from around the state were honored at the LDWF 2022 Hunter Education Instructor Workshop.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Nomad Bull Lounger Turkey Vest
You can hunt turkeys all day in comfort and with all your necessities with the Nomad Bull Lounger Turkey Vest.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Sabine success depends on water clarity, sunlight and wind speed
There are three main pieces of the puzzle that greatly influence your chances of success at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Deer Hunting
Legends of the Outdoors – Warren Womack
Warren Womack of Clinton is a successful deer hunter who has written descriptions of his successful hunts full of facts and methods.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Super Yelper Turkey Call
The Super Yelper is an easy-to-use scratch box call that is highly effective on turkeys.[…]
Bass Fishing
Ike’s Mini Flip Jig
It took four to five months to design and tweak the lure, but today the Ike’s Mini Flip Jig is a favorite among bass fishermen.[…]
Field Notes
Recreational land sales outlook
If you’re looking to buy recreational property this year, it’s important to know how the rural real estate market is doing.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: North Toledo Bend and South Toledo Bend
Two good places to enjoy Toledo Bend are at the North Toledo Bend State Park near Zwolle and the South Toledo Bend State Park near Anacoco.[…]