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October 8, 2026
/ 2026/October

Month: October 2026

Fishing Reports

Beau and Tyler Theriot with their Delacroix redfish

October 8, 2026 Field Reporter
NEW PRODUCTS

TRUE Primal Forge Chef Folding Knife

October 7, 2026 From News Reports

The PRIMALFORGE Field Chef Knife is a folding chef knife that combines full-size cutting performance with compact portability.[…]

Ducks

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

October 7, 2026 Joe Macaluso

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

News Breaker

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

October 7, 2026 From News Reports

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

Flounder

Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 through Nov. 30

October 7, 2026 From News Reports

The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder is from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]

News Breaker

LDWF agents cite subject for migratory game bird violations

October 7, 2026 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged duck hunting violations in Vermillion Parish.[…]

Deer of the Year

From cull buck to wall hanger in one year

October 7, 2026 Glynn Harris

On Oct. 2, Rick Guillot was hunting on his lease in Red River Parish when he used his Mathews bow on a trophy 13-point buck.[…]

Fishing Reports

Venice fishing report – October redfish and speckled trout

October 6, 2026 Jason Dozier

October fishing has been excellent in Venice, Louisiana.[…]

News Breaker

2026 Youth Hunter of the Year applications open now

October 5, 2026 From News Reports

The 2026 Youth Hunter of the Year Award contest is now accepting applications, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) and the LDWF announced.[…]

Fishing Hotspots

Morgan City angler sets his sights on redfish

October 5, 2026 Don Shoopman

An accomplished bass fisherman and lifelong Morgan City resident, Barry Henry also loves to go saltwater fishing and target redfish.[…]

Fishing Hotspots

Load the boat at Calcasieu Lake

October 4, 2026 John N. Felsher

Fall fishing is excellent for all species at Calcasieu Lake. Everything is getting prepared for winter and feeding ferociously.[…]

NEW PRODUCTS

Ol’Man Top Dog Deluxe Steel Hang-On Treestand

October 2, 2026 From News Reports

When your hunt demands all-day comfort without compromising on stability, the Top Dog Deluxe treestand is your command post.[…]

Field Reports

Specks move to flats for fall feast!

October 1, 2026 Todd Masson

The invasion of speckled trout into interior marshes has intensified, and the fish are cruising flats, eating everything they can.[…]

Field Reports

Tracking and landing a big gator

October 1, 2026 Jared Serigne

Step into the heart of the marsh for an unvarnished look at how locals really tackle alligator season down in the bayou.[…]

Ducks

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

October 1, 2026 Darren Digby

On Oct. 3-11, hunters can hit the sheer variety of habitat that black-bellied whistling ducks have taken over all around the state.[…]

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