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.

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.

HUNTING

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.