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October 11, 2026

The October 2026 Issue

5 tactics for marsh deer | Black-bellied whistling duck season | Running of the bull reds

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Preparing for Louisiana’s special black-bellied whistling duck season

FEATURES

5 tactics for marsh deer

September 25, 2026

Marsh 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.

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.

HUNTING

LWFC member proposes plan to limit the harvest of hens next season

October 7, 2026

Commission member Duke Lowrie said plans to push for the reduction of hen mallards and hen northern pintails when the LWFC meets in January.

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

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.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2026

September 21, 2026

The LDWF estimates that 934,367 pounds of red snapper were landed during the 2026 private recreational season.

INSHORE FISHING

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.

The world’s largest kayak tournament celebrates its 15th year

September 21, 2026

Brandi 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.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF closes Elmer’s Island due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias

October 7, 2026

The LDWF announces the temporary closure of Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge beginning on Thursday, October 8, at 12:00 p.m.

RECIPES

Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo

September 13, 2026

Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo is made with whitetail backstrap, fresh fettuccine noodles, butter and Parmesan cheese.

FIELD NOTES

Palmetto Island State Park

September 21, 2026

Palmetto Island State Park is Louisiana’s newest state park. It protects one of the region’s unique coastal bottomland hardwood ecosystems.

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