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FEATURES

Fishing reefs to rigs at Cocodrie

April 24, 2026

The early summer months are prime time for good to excellent speckled trout fishing out of Cocodrie. It needs to be put on your bucket list.

Alligator lottery winner tags out on first hunt

April 24, 2026

In 2008, LDWF created the Lottery Alligator Harvest Program, which allows over 1,000 people the opportunity to harvest over 3,000 alligators.

HUNTING

2026 Louisiana turkey season produces record harvest

May 13, 2026

The 2026 Louisiana turkey hunting season was a record-setting event as more than 4,000 birds were harvested, the LDWF announced.

BASS FISHING

Teen reflects on successful high school bass fishing career

April 24, 2026

After graduating in May from Summit Christian Academy, Travis Meche Jr. plans to fish pro bass fishing circuits such as Major League Fishing

FRESHWATER FISHING

Victor Guarisco Lake End Park has plenty to offer sportsmen

April 20, 2026

Victor Guarisco Lake End Park, which sits on the bank of Lake Palourde, is truly a must see and experience destination in south Louisiana.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Ready for red snapper

April 24, 2026

Sportsmen should find excellent red snapper action all along the Louisiana coast when the season opens on May 1, 2026.

INSHORE FISHING

Huge alligator gar lands young angler in state record book

May 12, 2026

Nathan Boquet, 16, was fishing the Atchafalaya Delta WMA with his buddies when he landed the new No. 2 alligator gar in the state.

Fishing reefs to rigs at Cocodrie

April 24, 2026

The early summer months are prime time for good to excellent speckled trout fishing out of Cocodrie. It needs to be put on your bucket list.

Pass through Big Lake structures to a redfish paradise

April 24, 2026

Big redfish commonly congregate on the downstream side of the Calcasieu Lake weirs waiting to snatch anything flowing to them.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “National Safe Boating Week” May 16-22

May 15, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “National Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22.

RECIPES

Wild Turkey Noodle Soup

May 10, 2026

With turkey season wrapping up around the state, this Wild Turkey Noodle Soup recipe is a good way to utilize your harvest.

FIELD NOTES

Teen reflects on successful high school bass fishing career

April 24, 2026

After graduating in May from Summit Christian Academy, Travis Meche Jr. plans to fish pro bass fishing circuits such as Major League Fishing