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November 12, 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

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.

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

Ruston hunter takes down 168-inch trophy buck in Union Parish

November 10, 2026

Chris Hart of Ruston was hunting on private land in Union Parish when he killed a 168 ⅝-inch buck on Oct. 27.

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

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INSHORE FISHING

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.

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.

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

Lottery registration open for LDWF’s Squirrel Hunting Workshop at Dewey W. Wills WMA

November 10, 2026

Registration is open for the Introduction to Squirrel Hunting Workshop Jan. 29-30, 2027, at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area.

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

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.

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