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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.

What’s bugging bream?

April 24, 2026

Finding a mayfly hatch at the right time could turn any humdrum day into a memorable experience and put a numerous panfish in the boat.

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

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

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

Topwater fishing for spring trout

May 17, 2026

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

CCA Louisiana, CITGO, and LDWF announce two new artificial reefs in the Lake Charles area

April 28, 2026

CCA Louisiana, joined by CITGO and the LDWF, announced today the construction of two new nearshore artificial reefs along Louisiana’s coast.

Keeping a tab on bills that could impact menhaden operations off Louisiana’s coast

May 3, 2026

Four bills that aim to control the take of menhaden off Louisiana’s coast passed the House Natural Resources Committee.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF announces the 2026 hard card photo contest winners

May 17, 2026

The LDWF congratulated Ciera Gonzales, DeeDee Mahoney, Eric McVicker and Andy Crawford for winning the 2026 hard license card contest.

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

Bayou Segnette State Park

April 24, 2026

Bayou Segnette State Park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities and visitors can enjoy the Louisiana swamps and marshes.