2026-27 WMA Deer Forecast

FEATURES

5 tactics for marsh deer

September 25, 2026

Marsh deer hunting is some of hardest deer hunting you’ll ever do. If you kill a deer in the marsh, you’ve done something special.

Fall patterns for slab sac-a-lait

September 25, 2026

Ray Miller of Madisonville fishes sac-a-lait year-round and knows the fish won’t be in the same stage of their fall transition every October.

HUNTING

LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters to report black-bellied whistling duck harvest and effort

October 14, 2026

Even if you did not hunt, but obtained the black-bellied whistling duck permit, you are required to complete a report.

BASS FISHING

The Berkley SlapGill

September 22, 2026

Available in two sizes and seven colors, the Berkley SlapGill was designed to trigger big bass while fished slowly around shallow cover.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Fall patterns for slab sac-a-lait

September 25, 2026

Ray Miller of Madisonville fishes sac-a-lait year-round and knows the fish won’t be in the same stage of their fall transition every October.

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

Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 through Nov. 30

October 7, 2026

The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder is from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.

The world’s largest kayak tournament celebrates its 15th year

September 21, 2026

Brandi Sauce caught a 32.50-pound bull redfish which won her first place in the 2026 Ride the Bull kayak tournament held in Grand Isle.

Emergency on the water

September 21, 2026

Sixteen-year-old Brody Martin had an alligator gar slash open his left forearm. A trip to the emergency room resulted in eight stitches.

PHOTO CONTEST
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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF Geaux Play Outdoors to hold hiking, birding, nature photography class on Oct. 24 in Woodworth

October 15, 2026

The LDWF Geaux Play Outdoors program will hold an introductory class on hiking, birding and nature photography Oct. 24.

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

Emergency on the water

September 21, 2026

Sixteen-year-old Brody Martin had an alligator gar slash open his left forearm. A trip to the emergency room resulted in eight stitches.