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FEATURES

Alligator lottery winner tags out on first hunt

April 24, 2026

In 2008, LDWF created the Lottery Alligator Harvest Program, which allows over 1,000 people the opportunity to harvest over 3,000 alligators.

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

Chuck Jones’ new YouTube series

May 19, 2026

Chuck Jones’ Expert Collective is a brand new YouTube hunting and fishing series that is different from the majority of outdoor shows.

BASS FISHING

Spring fishing at Toledo Bend

May 3, 2026

If Toledo Bend’s pool level stays around 168 feet, Matthew Loetscher expects pretty good fishing success for both bass and sac-a-lait.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Victor Guarisco Lake End Park has plenty to offer sportsmen

April 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.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF Secretary Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Memorial Day weekend

May 19, 2026

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has increased the red snapper bag limit to 5 fish per person per day for Memorial Day weekend.

INSHORE FISHING

Pass through Big Lake structures to a redfish paradise

April 24, 2026

Big redfish commonly congregate on the downstream side of the Calcasieu Lake weirs waiting to snatch anything flowing to them.

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.

Redfish chasing bait in the Mississippi River Delta

May 14, 2026

The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF Secretary Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Memorial Day weekend

May 19, 2026

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has increased the red snapper bag limit to 5 fish per person per day for Memorial Day weekend.

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.