The October 2026 Issue
FEATURES
She Hunts: 7 tips for success in the field
October 23, 2026Kailey Richard and Taylor McIlwain share lessons that could help other women who want to start hunting or take their skills to the next level.
Drumming up fun – Black drum are powerful fighters
October 23, 2026When it comes to stretching lines, a trophy black drum can beat almost anything in inshore waters and rivals many offshore fish.
INSHORE FISHING
Vermilion Bay reefs come alive in November
October 23, 2026John Hardy holds a speckled trout caught on the reefs south of Marsh Island. Speckled trout, redfish and more will fill the cooler For sportsmen in Louisiana, November brings the first real cooldown that actually feels like fall. The leaves are falling and a lot of fishermen have turned their attention to the woods and…
Load the boat at Calcasieu Lake
October 4, 2026Fall fishing is excellent for all species at Calcasieu Lake. Everything is getting prepared for winter and feeding ferociously.
Mild weather and close trout make for great days in the kayak
October 19, 2026This is the time of year kayak anglers dream of: mild weather, short paddles and limits of hungry trout make for a great day on the water.