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April 24, 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

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.

Lessons learned from tom turkey

April 1, 2026

John L. Brown believes that if a turkey hunter could eliminate just five mistakes, they would become much more successful.

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

Toledo Bend gives up enormous bass to Lafayette angler

April 14, 2026

Greer Billeaud of Lafayette caught a 12.50-pound bass while fishing with his son, Hansen, on April 6 at Toledo Bend.

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

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.

INSHORE FISHING

Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout

April 2, 2026

One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.

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.

Plano GoNow Boxes

April 20, 2026

Plano GoNow ensures hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts spend less time searching for gear and more time enjoying the outdoors.

PHOTO CONTEST

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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

Fifteen-year-old archer is on a roll

April 9, 2026

Archer Caleb Sallinger of Alexandria, a freshman at Bolton High School, got his new PB, 291, during the Oak Hill Bullseye Tournament.

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