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April 10, 2026

The April 2026 Issue

Bladed jigs for redfish | Bowfin are prehistoric predators | Lessons learned from tom turkey
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Get a limit of springtime specks at Lemo’s Reef

FEATURES

How to stack up hogs on public land

March 26, 2026

With careful scouting and perseverance, hunters can successfully find and harvest hogs on public land in Louisiana.

Lessons learned from tom turkey

March 20, 2026

John L. Brown believes that if a turkey hunter could eliminate just five mistakes, they would become much more successful.

HUNTING

Fifteen-year-old archer is on a roll

April 8, 2026

Archer Caleb Sallinger of Alexandria, a freshman at Bolton High School, got his new PB, 291, during the Oak Hill Bullseye Tournament.

BASS FISHING

College sophomore is juggling books and bass tournaments

March 23, 2026

Collin Tate is a rising collegiate bass angler as a member of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Fishing Team.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Victor Guarisco Lake End Park has plenty to offer sportsmen

March 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

Reader Report: Cocodrie crew takes on Venice and brings home huge yellowfin

March 19, 2026

Cocodrie crew captained by Jerry Menard takes on Venice in custom 35’ Nerowalker and brings home 195.8-pound yellowfin tuna.

INSHORE FISHING

Safety on and off the water should be a sportsman’s priority

March 20, 2026

It’s time to inspect what’s in our boat, things like suitable life jackets, a working fire extinguisher, a life ring and a signaling device.

Managing Louisiana’s game and fish

March 12, 2026

Louisiana is the only state in our country that allows two foreign-owned companies to extract tens of millions of menhaden each year.

Out of State Destinations: Swansboro, North Carolina

March 20, 2026

Just off the beaches in Onslow County, anglers could find bull redfish, speckled trout and other fish species familiar to Louisiana anglers.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

Six subjects cited for turkey hunting violations during opening weekend

April 9, 2026

LDWF Enforcement agents cited six people for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2026 turkey hunting season.

RECIPES

Wild Turkey Tortilla Soup

March 22, 2026

Tortilla soup is a comforting classic Mexican dish built on bold, layered flavors and shredded wild turkey adds heartiness to it.

FIELD NOTES

Out of State Destinations: Swansboro, North Carolina

March 20, 2026

Just off the beaches in Onslow County, anglers could find bull redfish, speckled trout and other fish species familiar to Louisiana anglers.

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