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November 3, 2026

The November 2026 Issue

Drumming up fun | Caney Lake’s bass fishing | She Hunts: 7 tips for success in the field

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From cull buck to wall hanger in one year

FEATURES

She Hunts: 7 tips for success in the field

October 23, 2026

Kailey Richard and Taylor McIlwain share lessons that could help other women who want to start hunting or take their skills to the next level.

Drumming up fun – Black drum are powerful fighters

October 23, 2026

When it comes to stretching lines, a trophy black drum can beat almost anything in inshore waters and rivals many offshore fish.

HUNTING

Black-bellied whistling duck hunters reminded they must complete required report by Nov. 8

November 2, 2026

The LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters who received a permit for the black-bellied whistling duck season ito complete the required report.

BASS FISHING

Mister Twister’s 7-inch RT Slug SI

October 20, 2026

Mister Twister’s 7-inch RT Slug SI soft plastic just hit the market in late summer, but Greg Yates got his hands on it 5 ½ months ago.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

October 23, 2026

Lake D’Arbonne State Park offers much more than great fishing. It provides just the right amount of leisure and relaxation for guests.

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

Vermilion Bay reefs come alive in November

November 2, 2026

In November, John Hardy of Shreveport heads for Vermilion Bay. In the fall, speckled trout leave deeper water and migrate toward the bays.

Mild weather and close trout make for great days in the kayak

October 19, 2026

This 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.

Anglers look to Lake Decade for solid fall trout fishing

October 23, 2026

Tommy Pellegrin of Custom Charters LLC has been pulling fish out of Lake Decade for as long as he can remember.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

Black-bellied whistling duck hunters reminded they must complete required report by Nov. 8

November 2, 2026

The LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters who received a permit for the black-bellied whistling duck season ito complete the required report.

RECIPES

Wild Pork Blanket Dumplings

October 23, 2026

Blanket dumplings are a warm, comforting dish made by wrapping flavorful fillings in soft dough, creating a cozy meal.

FIELD NOTES

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

October 23, 2026

Lake D’Arbonne State Park offers much more than great fishing. It provides just the right amount of leisure and relaxation for guests.

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