Follow the shrimp for spring specks

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.

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

Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season to open May 2

April 29, 2026

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.

BASS FISHING

Dust off that kayak

April 7, 2026

Now is the time to dust of your kayak and get out there. The weather is warming and great springtime fishing is here.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Return to Elkins Creek

April 14, 2026

Return to Elkins Creek by Evan Peacock is a collection of funny, lighthearted anecdotes from a dedicated Mississippi fisherman.

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

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

April 24, 2026

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

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.

Safety on and off the water should be a sportsman’s priority

April 13, 2026

It’s time to inspect what’s in our boat, things like suitable life jackets, a working fire extinguisher, a life ring and a signaling device.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season to open May 2

April 29, 2026

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.

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

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.