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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 1, 2021
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates from LA Creel through August 1, 2021.[…]
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LDWF, LAWFF to hold next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop
The LDWF and LAWFF will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop, Fowl Language, on Oct. 2 at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Field Notes
Time to go “whole hog” on the wild hog problem
Wild hogs are giving plenty of Louisiana landowners, hunting camps and farmers problems. Here are some potential solutions.[…]
Bass Fishing
Five choices for rigging swimbaits
Bass pro Dylan Fulk said swimbaits are fairly simple baits to fish, but there are a number of options for rigging them.[…]
Deer Hunting
Nomad 1/4 Zip Leafy Pullover, Pants
NOMAD’s lightweight pullover and pants are perfect for turkey hunting and archery hunting because they make a hunter virtually invisible.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Target bream on Tchefuncte River in August
The Tchefuncte River is a great place to target tasty panfish, and local angler Jeff Bruhl knows the river like the back of his hand.[…]
Field Reports
How to create a tasty ceviche
Tommy Vidrine joins his wife, Joanne “J” Vidrine, in the kitchen as she shares her easy recipe for a tasty ceviche using red snapper.[…]
Bass Fishing
G.A. Cut is the spot for Atchafalaya Basin bass in August
Damein Clements has some favorite spots along the G.A. Cut where 3-pound class bass and bigger live and help fill livewells in tournaments.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 25, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 25.[…]
Columns
Summer kayak fishing = hot fun
With a little planning, you can safely and comfortably fish the peak of the hot Louisiana summer and catch some great fish, too.[…]
Deer Hunting
Barnett Hyper Whitetail 410 crossbow
Barnett has been known for producing quality crossbows at affordable prices, and the Hyper Whitetail 401 is a deer hunter’s dream.[…]
News Breaker
Drawdown on Indian Creek Lake to begin in September
A drawdown has been set for Indian Creek Lake for aquatic vegetation control, reduction of organic material, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Look for Delacroix reds, trout, in deeper waters
According to Jack Payne, anglers need to fish to outer bays, deeper water, for Delacroix speckled trout and redfish in August.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass bite turns on after dark at Caney Lake this month
According to angler Sontus Mitchell, the best time to catch a big largemouth bass on Louisiana’s Caney Lake in the summer is at night.[…]
Bass Fishing
High water level puts Toledo Bend largemouths in shallow cover
Turn to the shallows for August bass action on Toledo Bend. It’s time for plastic frogs, Neko rigs, Tokyo rigs, Senkos and bladed jigs. […]
Fishing
Berkley’s Gilly steals the 2021 ICAST show
Nearly 1,000 manufacturers and businesses displayed fishing gear at the ICAST annual show. Here are a few of the writer’s favorites.[…]