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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

Bladed jigs for redfish

March 20, 2026

Anyone can catch redfish with bladed jigs by simply casting out and reeling it back. The lure itself creates the action.

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

Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers

April 4, 2026

Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water.

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

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.

NATPAT’s Mosquito Repellent Patches

March 16, 2026

BuzzPatch Mosquito Repellent Stickers keep mosquitoes away without sprays, DEET, or lotions. You simply stick the patch on your clothing.

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.

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

Surf and Turf Carpaccio

March 20, 2026

This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.

FIELD NOTES

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.

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