News Breaker
LDWF announces the 2026 hard card photo contest winners
The LDWF congratulated Ciera Gonzales, DeeDee Mahoney, Eric McVicker and Andy Crawford for winning the 2026 hard license card contest.[…]
Month: May 2026
Columns
Topwater fishing for spring trout
Kayak anglers that do not use topwater lures are missing out on some of the most exciting kayak fishing there is.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “National Safe Boating Week” May 16-22
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “National Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22.[…]
Hunting Reports
Cooper Maturin’s buck
Cooper Maturin, 14, shot his best buck to date, his 11-point, on Nov. 8 in Claiborne Parish.[…]
Field Reports
Speckled trout + more are deep here!
Every year in the spring, speckled trout move into deep bends of bayous to feast on baby croakers, providing the perfect base for this dish![…]
News Breaker
2026 Louisiana turkey season produces record harvest
The 2026 Louisiana turkey hunting season was a record-setting event as more than 4,000 birds were harvested, the LDWF announced.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Redfish chasing bait in the Mississippi River Delta
The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC gives final approval to NOI for 2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season
The LWFC gave final approval for a Notice of Intent to conduct the next Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2026.[…]
Alligator
LDWF gets approval from LWFC to conduct recreational alligator season
Through a lottery, LDWF will draw for 5,000 recreational permits, allowing the holder to harvest two alligators, for an Oct. 1-31 season.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Shakespeare Youth Fishing Kits
Shakespeare is expanding its youth lineup with the introduction of new character-inspired Youth Fishing Kits – designed for young anglers.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approves 2026-28 hunting regulation NOI
The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 hunting seasons, 2026-27 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Huge alligator gar lands young angler in state record book
Nathan Boquet, 16, was fishing the Atchafalaya Delta WMA with his buddies when he landed the new No. 2 alligator gar in the state.[…]
Alligator
LWFC approves NOI to conduct recreational alligator hunting season in 2026
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the LDWF to conduct a recreational alligator hunting season from Oct. 1-31, 2026.[…]
Columns
Wild Turkey Noodle Soup
With turkey season wrapping up around the state, this Wild Turkey Noodle Soup recipe is a good way to utilize your harvest.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Big alligator snapping turtle
Jared Serigné set out to see what else lives in a crawfish canal. He set lines and caught an alligator snapping turtle and a garfish.[…]
Field Reports
What’s biting on the east side of Lake Pontchartrain?
Want to spend your day fighting speckled trout, redfish, black drum, flounder, blue catfish and more? This is the place you need to be.[…]