News Breaker
Proposed 2014-15 duck hunting dates presented to LWFC
Proposed duck hunting dates for the 2014-15 season were presented to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission at their Thursday meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
Statewide LA
News Breaker
LWFC passes NOI to remove seldom-harvested reef fish from state regulation
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday passed a notice of intent modifying reef fish regulations that would remove several seldom-harvested species from state management.[…]
News Breaker
DU’s duck head featured on Sprint Cup Series car Saturday night
The Ducks Unlimited duck head will hit top speed Saturday under the lights at the Daytona International Speedway during the Coke Zero 400.[…]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator talks freshwater fishing finger hazards
Finger injuries are so common with fishing that one of those ten digits seemingly gets hurt on just about every trip.[…]
Fishing
Get all knotted up – with the Albright knot
Last week we highlighted the double-uni knot.[…]
Fishing
Operation Dry Water patrols cite five for DUI
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries patrol agents cited five people for allegedly boating under the influence and issued 98 citations statewide as part of Operation Dry Water last weekend.[…]
News Breaker
2014 USFWS Waterfowl Survey shows 8 percent increase in breeding pairs
A loss of about 107,000 wetland basins in the Prairie Pothole Region over a 12-year period dampened news of an 8 percent increase in breeding ducks this spring compared to last year, according to reports from Ducks Unlimited.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Work structure to locate big Grand Isle trout
The way Tommy Vidrine was pounding rocks Monday morning near Grand Isle, you might have thought he was part of an inmate work detail. […]
Fishing
Amite River boating accident Tuesday evening kills Livingston Parish woman
A 59-year-old Livingston Parish woman died Tuesday evening when a 17-foot surface drive vessel driven by her husband apparently hit a tree, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Events & Announcements
Two Louisiana teams win 4-H shooting sports national championships
Almost 600 shooters from 33 states participated in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships last weekend, and two Louisiana teams won titles.[…]
Fishing
13 Fishing Concept C Baitcaster
The Concept C model Low-Profile Baitcaster reel features Airfoil Carbon sideplates, an upgraded stainless gear shaft and nine total ball bearings, including four anti-corrosion and a Dead Stop Anti-Reverse bearing.[…]
Bass Fishing
The One — Master a single lure to catch more bass
No self-respecting angler would wager his entire day on a single bait. Diversity breeds opportunity, and keeping options handy fosters confidence.[…]
Fishing
Wilderness Systems
The Fishing Ride 115X from Wilderness Systems provides anglers the true fishing experience they want from a kayak.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Speed Reed
Camo Unlimited Speed Reed synthetic grass panels provide long lasting boat/duck blind and pit cover solutions.[…]
Hunting
Mud Buddy Sport V
The new Mud Buddy Sport V Shallow Water Marine Outboard is the toughest, fastest and most powerful mud motor built today.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishin’ on foot — Expert tips for surf fishing
My mom used to rebut my anti-broccoli sentiment with that classic parental logic line: “You’ll never know if you like it unless you try it.”[…]