The October 2026 Issue
FEATURES
Preparing for Louisiana’s special black-bellied whistling duck season
October 1, 2026On Oct. 3-11, hunters can hit the sheer variety of habitat that black-bellied whistling ducks have taken over all around the state.
5 tactics for marsh deer
September 25, 2026Marsh 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.
INSHORE FISHING
The world’s largest kayak tournament celebrates its 15th year
September 21, 2026Brandi 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.
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.
Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 through Nov. 30
October 7, 2026The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder is from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.