Fishing Tournaments
Pollock man arrested for fishing contest fraud
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Pollock man for alleged bass fishing contest violations on May 23 in Sabine Parish.[…]
Newsletters
Big Bass
Late-afternoon invite turns into surprise Cotile Lake lunker
On May 14, Taylor Gardner, 17, of Elmer caught an 11-pound, 7-ounce bass on Cotile Lake while fishing with his friend, Garrett Hooker.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Using bluegill to catch big fish
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné used bluegill as bait to catch bigger fish, like catfish, for supper.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational gag grouper season to open Sept. 1
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf gag grouper begins on September 1 instead of June 1 in order to match the federal season.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Loading up on fish, crabs in Louisiana swamp
Something is always biting in the swampy marshes of South Louisiana, and this week, Marsh Man Masson went out to see what he could catch.[…]
Ducks
The man who has tuned a million calls
Hired in 1968, by the late Paul “Dud” Dudley Faulk, Art LeJuene has tuned over a million duck calls for Faulk’s Game Calls.[…]
Field Notes
Bayou Lafourche
The only way to drive to Grand Isle is by way of Highway 1, and it allows fishermen to access the area’s bountiful waters.[…]
Fishing
Sitka Tarmac 10-inch Shorts
Stylish and durable, Sitka Tarmac Shorts are perfect for fishing or everyday wear thanks to their good looks and awesome level of comfort.[…]
Columns
Quail, woodcock offer special challenges for hunters, dogs
There are still some places that hold huntable numbers of quail and woodcock where hunters and their dogs can pursue them.[…]
Field Notes
The art of throwing a cast net
Throwing a cast net can be very beneficial to a fisherman for a multitude of reasons, including the savings from not having to buy bait[…]
Field Reports
How to use the double rig to catch speckled trout faster
If you’re on the speckled trout hot and heavy, then without a doubt the best tackle to catch a limit is the double rig.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Major improvements coming to Bayou Pigeon Boat Landing
The Iberville Parish Government will make significant improvements to the Bayou Pigeon boat landing with a $2.5 million grant from CPRA.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agent rescues man from sunken vessel in Vermilion Bay
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent successfully completed a search and rescue mission in Vermilion Parish on May 16.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 18-24
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 18-24.[…]
Hunting
American Bench Craft Working Man’s Belt
Pairing perfectly with work pants, shorts or jeans, this belt moves from on-the-job to in-the-woods without missing a beat.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Best fishing in six years
Marsh Man Masson headed out with Chalyn Perez and Capt. Chad Dufrene to see if they could overcome a southeasterly wind to catch redfish.[…]