Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

FEATURES

Anatomy of a deer skull

June 19, 2026

The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

June 19, 2026

Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.

HUNTING

Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent

June 22, 2026

Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent will defend you from disease-carrying mosquitoes, ticks, gnats and no see-ums for up to 12 hours.

BASS FISHING

LDWF releases 5,500 striped bass into Pearl River to restore a native fish species

June 16, 2026

The LDWF, with the USFWS, MDWFP, and the Gulf Striped Bass Working Group, released 5,500 Gulf Strain Striped Bass into the Pearl River.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

June 19, 2026

Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF Sec. Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Independence Day weekend

June 29, 2026

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. 

INSHORE FISHING

Sight casting to tripletail

June 19, 2026

Tripletail love to suspend under floating objects. They drift along with logs, old crates or any other flotsam.

Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

June 19, 2026

Whether fishing the shallow marsh ponds, bays or nearshore waters under petroleum platforms, Venice provides incredible action.

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

June 19, 2026

This pan-seared speckled trout dish combines fresh fish and ripe produce and gives you an option that is not deep frying.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF Sec. Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Independence Day weekend

June 29, 2026

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. 

RECIPES

Squirrel Empanadas

June 14, 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

Teen archer is focused on returning to nationals

June 19, 2026

Archer Jewel Blakey, who just completed her sophomore year at Calvary Baptist Academy, wants to win another national title before graduating.