2026-27 WMA Deer Forecast

FEATURES

Preparing for Louisiana’s special black-bellied whistling duck season

October 1, 2026

On Oct. 3-11, hunters can hit the sheer variety of habitat that black-bellied whistling ducks have taken over all around the state.

Fall in love with Caney Lake’s bass fishing

October 23, 2026

Find the shad, and you’ll find the bass at Caney Lake, at least according to bass pro and guide Jake Ormond of Sterlington.

HUNTING

She Hunts: 7 tips for success in the field

October 23, 2026

Kailey Richard and Taylor McIlwain share lessons that could help other women who want to start hunting or take their skills to the next level.

BASS FISHING

Mister Twister’s 7-inch RT Slug SI

October 20, 2026

Mister Twister’s 7-inch RT Slug SI soft plastic just hit the market in late summer, but Greg Yates got his hands on it 5 ½ months ago.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

October 23, 2026

Lake D’Arbonne State Park offers much more than great fishing. It provides just the right amount of leisure and relaxation for guests.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF announces recreational greater amberjack season to close on Oct. 14, 2026

October 13, 2026

The LDWF issued a Declaration of Emergency to close the recreational greater amberjack season in Louisiana waters on October 14, 2026.

INSHORE FISHING

Running of the bull reds

September 25, 2026

In Louisiana, redfish generally spawn from mid-August through mid-November with the peak in September and October.

Load the boat at Calcasieu Lake

October 4, 2026

Fall fishing is excellent for all species at Calcasieu Lake. Everything is getting prepared for winter and feeding ferociously.

Morgan City angler sets his sights on redfish

October 5, 2026

An accomplished bass fisherman and lifelong Morgan City resident, Barry Henry also loves to go saltwater fishing and target redfish.

PHOTO CONTEST
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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF reminds deer hunters to know the rules for CWD Management Zones this season

October 22, 2026

The LDWF wants to remind deer hunters to review the regulations for Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zones before heading to the field.

RECIPES

Dove Piccata

October 11, 2026

The dove breasts are lightly dredged in ranch-seasoned flour and quickly seared before being finished in a bright lemon-caper piccata sauce.

FIELD NOTES

Left-handed bow is game changer for high school archer

October 15, 2026

Hollan Hicks, now entering his sophomore year at Benton High School, has the goal of a perfect score as he approaches archery competitions.