2026-27 WMA Deer Forecast

FEATURES

Fall in love with Caney Lake’s bass fishing

October 23, 2026

Find the shad, and you’ll find the bass at Caney Lake, at least according to bass pro and guide Jake Ormond of Sterlington.

2026-27 WMA Waterfowl Forecast

October 23, 2026

No Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana gave up more ducks during the 2025-26 season than Dewey W. Wills WMA.

HUNTING

The Hyper Raptor GTX

October 28, 2026

With whitetail activity ramping up across the country, there’s no better time for serious hunters to get their hands on the Hyper Raptor GTX.

BASS FISHING

Teen continues to shine in bass competition

October 23, 2026

Piers Picou, a two-time Louisiana Youth B.A.S.S. Nation Junior Bassmaster Angler of the Year, has started another chapter.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Duckett Fishing’s Crappie Slayer Rod

October 14, 2026

The updated Crappie Slayer includes two all new models in 7-foot-5 and 7-foot-6, capitalizing on the newest trends in crappie fishing.

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

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.

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.

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.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF announces new electronic Trip Ticket reporting system

October 27, 2026

The current electronic Trip Ticket reporting system (PC Trip Ticket) will be discontinued on December 31, 2026.

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.