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.
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.
INSHORE FISHING
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.
Anglers look to Lake Decade for solid fall trout fishing
October 23, 2026Tommy Pellegrin of Custom Charters LLC has been pulling fish out of Lake Decade for as long as he can remember.
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.