Louisiana Sportsman

Preparing for Louisiana’s special black-bellied whistling duck season

LDWF biologists give their reports for the Wildlife Management Area Deer Hunting Guide. Giving hunters the outlook for the season.

Ray Miller of Madisonville fishes sac-a-lait year-round and knows the fish won’t be in the same stage of their fall transition every October.

When your hunt demands all-day comfort without compromising on stability, the Top Dog Deluxe treestand is your command post.

If done properly and safely, one decent-sized shark can provide a kayak angler great sport as well as many delicious dinners.

An accomplished bass fisherman and lifelong Morgan City resident, Barry Henry also loves to go saltwater fishing and target redfish.

Brandi Sauce caught a 32.50-pound bull redfish which won her first place in the 2026 Ride the Bull kayak tournament held in Grand Isle.

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The LDWF estimates that 934,367 pounds of red snapper were landed during the 2026 private recreational season.

When your hunt demands all-day comfort without compromising on stability, the Top Dog Deluxe treestand is your command post.