Freshwater Fishing
Tulane professor lands big gar at Mardi Gras Pass
Dr. Grant McCall caught a 6-foot-6 alligator gar while fishing on the Mississippi River near Mardi Gras Pass on Aug. 22.[…]
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Deer Hunting
Reverse Seared Venison
It’s time to polish off the remaining meat from last year’s harvest. Nothing pairs better with backstrap than chanterelle mushrooms.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday still exists — sort of
Many parishes continue to offer local sales tax exemptions on purchases of hunting equipment, firearms and ammunition over Labor Day weekend.[…]
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LDWF asks anglers to complete survey on spotted seatrout management options
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released an updated survey to gather public input on spotted seatrout management.[…]
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Louisiana National Estuarine Research Reserve Site Development Committee seeks public input
LaNERR, through Louisiana Sea Grant, is in the site development phase of selecting to nominate a Louisiana estuary to the NOAA.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Late-summer sac-a-lait: a guided adventure at Toledo Bend
Stephen Couvillion and four friends left Toledo Bend with 72 sac-a-lait after a recent trip guided by Bob Lareaux.[…]
Columns
Bowhunters: Set your sights
Decide which sight suits your hunting situation and budget, buy it and learn exactly how it works to ensure your success.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through August 8, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 8.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Hit the early morning and late evening bites in Lafitte
The early morning and late evening bites are the ticket in Lafitte according to Colby Creppel of Griffin Fishing Charters in Barataria.[…]
Inshore Fishing
A revolutionary way to fish: the increasingly capable personal watercraft
Jock Smith of Lacombe has been catching fish from a personal watercraft for 3 years. He shares the pros and cons of fishing from a jet ski.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF cancels National Hunting and Fishing Day events
The LDWF has canceled National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) events scheduled for September 25. 2021 across Louisiana.[…]
Deer Hunting
Get your compound bow ready for archery season
Before you take your bow to the range to practice, you need to make sure that it is ready. This means an inspection of your bow.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold beginners squirrel hunting seminar Sept. 18
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Sept. 18, 2021.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: king mackerel
The king mackerel is a speedy, sharp-toothed brawler and a favorite of many anglers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.[…]
Newsletters
Cypremort Point fishermen rack up wins at rodeo
Andrew Godley and his crewmates won “best boat” at St. Thomas More Catholic High School’s fishing rodeo on Aug. 6-7 at Cypremort Point.[…]
Ducks
Duck Popper Sandwiches
Chef Nathan Richard, the Executive Chef at Cuvée Wine Bar and Bistro in Thibodaux, prepares duck popper sandwiches.[…]