From cull buck to wall hanger in one year

FEATURES

Drumming up fun – Black drum are powerful fighters

October 23, 2026

When it comes to stretching lines, a trophy black drum can beat almost anything in inshore waters and rivals many offshore fish.

She Hunts: 7 tips for success in the field

October 23, 2026

Kailey Richard and Taylor McIlwain share lessons that could help other women who want to start hunting or take their skills to the next level.

HUNTING

Ruston hunter downs trophy buck after getting wife’s blessing

October 27, 2026

Lane Cox of Ruston headed to his Tensas Parish hunting club on Oct. 19 and was able to harvest a trophy buck with his crossbow.

BASS FISHING

Lure Review: Black Label OFO

October 23, 2026

Black Label Tackle’s Outstanding Fishing Object (OFO) is an urchin-style soft plastic that was introduced in late spring 2026.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Duckett Fishing’s Crappie Slayer Rod

October 14, 2026

The updated Crappie Slayer includes two all new models in 7-foot-5 and 7-foot-6, capitalizing on the newest trends in crappie fishing.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF announces recreational greater amberjack season to close on Oct. 14, 2026

October 13, 2026

The LDWF issued a Declaration of Emergency to close the recreational greater amberjack season in Louisiana waters on October 14, 2026.

INSHORE FISHING

Anglers look to Lake Decade for solid fall trout fishing

October 23, 2026

Tommy Pellegrin of Custom Charters LLC has been pulling fish out of Lake Decade for as long as he can remember.

Load the boat at Calcasieu Lake

October 4, 2026

Fall fishing is excellent for all species at Calcasieu Lake. Everything is getting prepared for winter and feeding ferociously.

Morgan City angler sets his sights on redfish

October 5, 2026

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

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NEWS BREAKERS

Joint investigation leads to four arrests in Rapides Parish

November 2, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents and LDAF investigators conducted a joint operation in Rapides Parish resulting in four arrests.

RECIPES

Dove Piccata

October 11, 2026

The dove breasts are lightly dredged in ranch-seasoned flour and quickly seared before being finished in a bright lemon-caper piccata sauce.

FIELD NOTES

Louisiana’s definition of a legal buck

October 23, 2026

I have shot several deer that I thought were does. Upon inspection, each had a tiny nub completely covered by hair.