Get a limit of springtime specks at Lemo’s Reef

FEATURES

How to stack up hogs on public land

April 1, 2026

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

Bowfin are prehistoric predators

April 1, 2026

Anglers intentionally fishing for bowfin won’t face much competition. Hooking into these toothy monsters provides unbelievable excitement.

HUNTING

Improving your hunting dog’s social skills during the off-season

April 24, 2026

With a good four months until early teal season, keeping our dogs tuned up physically and mentally is a good distraction until opening day.

BASS FISHING

The Black Label Piglet

April 24, 2026

The Black Label Custom Soft Plastics Piglet is a soft plastic creature bait Cliff Pace put on the market approximately three years ago.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Lake Bruin State Park

April 19, 2026

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

OFFSHORE FISHING

Red snapper ready

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

Bladed jigs for redfish

April 1, 2026

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

Topwater fishing for spring trout

April 24, 2026

Kayak anglers that do not use topwater lures are missing out on some of the most exciting kayak fishing there is.

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.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Geocaching pilot program launched at three LDWF public lands

April 21, 2026

Geocaching enthusiasts can now take part in the treasure hunt game at Bogue Chitto WMA, White Lake WCA and Dewey W. Wills WMA.

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

Out of State Destinations: Swansboro, North Carolina

April 17, 2026

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