2026-27 WMA Deer Forecast

FEATURES

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.

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.

HUNTING

NOMAD’s Mirage Camo Hoodie

October 21, 2026

The Mirage Camo Hoodie delivers exceptional hot-weather comfort while maintaining the durability and performance hunters demand.

BASS FISHING

Hit Toledo Bend’s creeks for fall fishing

September 29, 2026

October is when the fall bite for bass usually gets pretty hot and heavy at Toledo Bend. Crappie fishing ought to improve considerably.

FRESHWATER FISHING

The wayward noodle

September 27, 2026

Anthony Broussard and his family found a missing noodle belonging to Robyn Bordelon while they were beachcombing.

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

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.

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.

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.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Deer season underway in Louisiana; Hunters reminded of new deer Area 1 limits

October 21, 2026

Deer season is underway across Louisiana, and the LDWF reminds hunters to check season dates and limits for the deer area they plan to hunt.

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

Hunters, don’t leave home without a rangefinder

October 18, 2026

Comparing three of the top-rated laser rangefinders. The Vortex Crossfire HD 1400, the Maven RF.1 and the Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB.