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April 17, 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

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.

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.

HUNTING

Natalie Perkins, Madden Dowden named 2025 LWF Youth Hunters of the Year

April 16, 2026

Natalie Perkins of DeRidder and Madden Dowden of Elm Grove have been named the 2025 LWF Youth Hunter of the Year contest winners.

BASS FISHING

Rapala ClapTail 110

April 6, 2026

The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Return to Elkins Creek

April 14, 2026

Return to Elkins Creek by Evan Peacock is a collection of funny, lighthearted anecdotes from a dedicated Mississippi fisherman.

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

April 13, 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.

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.

Get a limit of springtime specks at Lemo’s Reef

March 20, 2026

For anglers willing to focus on structure, April offers the best opportunity to catch a limit of big, thick speckled trout at Lemo’s Reef.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

Natalie Perkins, Madden Dowden named 2025 LWF Youth Hunters of the Year

April 16, 2026

Natalie Perkins of DeRidder and Madden Dowden of Elm Grove have been named the 2025 LWF Youth Hunter of the Year contest winners.

RECIPES

Surf and Turf Carpaccio

April 12, 2026

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

FIELD NOTES

Lake Bruin State Park

March 20, 2026

Lake Bruin State Park offers a family friendly atmosphere. Two boardwalks and two piers provide lakeside fishing.

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