Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

FEATURES

Tchefuncte River blue catfish

May 22, 2026

Mike Jones knows Tchefuncte River spawning blue catfish will move out of the shallows in June and head for the deeper holes.

What are deer eating?

May 22, 2026

Develop a program to improve your property’s deer forage if your goal is to have quality whitetails with nice antlers and good body weights.

HUNTING

LWFC approves DE to modify extended falconry duck season for 2026-27

June 5, 2026

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a Declaration of Emergency to modify the extended falconry duck season for 2026-27.

BASS FISHING

College angler overcomes obstacles to have great senior season

May 22, 2026

Champ Morales of Livingston had a great senior season on the Southeastern Louisiana University Fishing Team with teammate Grayson Aguillard.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Bayou Segnette State Park

May 28, 2026

Bayou Segnette State Park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities and visitors can enjoy the Louisiana swamps and marshes.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Recreational red snapper landings for the 2026 opening weekend

May 19, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through May 3, 2026 indicate that 8,307 pounds were landed during the first three days of the season.

INSHORE FISHING

A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp

May 22, 2026

Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly.

Make Delacroix your June trout destination

May 22, 2026

Capt. Chris Danos charters out of Beshel’s Marina in Pointe a la Hache and on many spring days runs towards Delacroix for trout.

Redfish chasing bait in the Mississippi River Delta

May 14, 2026

The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LWFC approves NOI for regulations for Louisiana Conservation Incentive Program

June 5, 2026

The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) to establish rules and regulations for the Louisiana Conservation Incentive Program.

RECIPES

Squirrel Empanadas

May 22, 2026

Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough.

FIELD NOTES

Lake Claiborne State Park

May 22, 2026

Many people stay at Lake Claiborne State Park to fish Lake Claiborne. It is one of the most popular lakes for catching hybrid striped bass.