Louisiana Sportsman

Bill Lewis stutterstep

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

Walking topwater baits are nothing new, but they’re generally one-trick ponies; they walk and don’t do much else. However, Bill Lewis Lures’ StutterStep has three different actions built into it. […]

LDWF: Red snapper pilot program not precursor for recreational IFQ system

June 1, 2017 Patrick Bonin

A two-year pilot program announced last week by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that would award 150 randomly-selected offshore anglers unlimited access to 25,000 pounds annually of Gulf red snapper — which has been roundly criticized by fishing-rights advocates — is not an attempt to ultimately impose individual fishing quotas on the statewide recreational angling community.[…]

260-pound Top 5 sword landed out of South Pass

May 30, 2017 Patrick Bonin

There might not have been exactly ideal fishing conditions Tuesday morning offshore out of Venice, but that didn’t stop Capt. Peace Marvel from likely placing his seventh swordfish into Louisiana’s Top 10 record books. […]

No STAR winners over Memorial Day Weekend

May 30, 2017 Patrick Bonin

After weekend No. 1 of the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana’s STAR Tournament, there are still 100 tagged redfish and 50 tagged speckled trout swimming along the coast.[…]

Don’t mess with this cook!

May 29, 2017 Jerald Horst

Sheri Birk of Southern Exposure Inland Fishing Charters shares her recipes for Crab Cakes with Dill Remoulade and Crawfish Étouffée.[…]

What’s in a software update?

May 26, 2017 Allan Tarvid

Lowrance’s latest software update reminded me that it has been a while since I mentioned how important updates are to all of us — no matter what brand of electronics we run.[…]

Sportfishing industry also has ‘deep concerns’ on LDWF’s snapper quota program

May 26, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Less than 24 hours after it was announced, a pilot program by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that would award 150 randomly selected state anglers access to 25,000 pounds of Gulf red snapper starting in 2018 continued to garner negative reviews from the recreational fishing community.[…]

LDWF’s red snapper quota pilot program opposed by conservation groups

May 25, 2017 Patrick Bonin

A two-year pilot program unveiled Thursday afternoon that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries contends could ultimately lead to state management of red snapper met with sharp criticism from conservation groups representing recreational anglers.[…]

Best of Season 5

May 25, 2017 Sportsman Network

Season 5 was a fun one and we are finally coming into our own as we produce this show. Here are the best moments from Season 5.[…]

Barbera named assistant executive director of La. Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation

May 25, 2017 From News Reports

Sam C. Barbera III, the former STAR tournament director for the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana who has worked for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the last three years, has been named the assistant executive director of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation. […]

Former LDWF enforcement agent pleads guilty in Delta NWR poaching case

May 24, 2017 From News Reports

A former enforcement agent with 15 years experience for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries pleaded guilty earlier this month to violating game laws on Delta National Wildlife Refuge near Venice, according to media reports.[…]