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August 25, 2026

The August 2026 Issue

Hot August bassin’  |  Hunting blinds 101  |  Rigolets redfish  |

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First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

FEATURES

White trout get no respect

August 21, 2026

White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.

Anatomy of a deer skull

July 28, 2026

The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.

HUNTING

LDWF to offer dove lease fields in Colfax and DeRidder on Sept. 5

August 24, 2026

The LDWF will have lease fields available in Colfax and DeRidder for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 5.

BASS FISHING

Dynamic bass duo

August 17, 2026

Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R

August 20, 2026

The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LWFC passes resolution of support for Amberjack Exempted Fishing Permit

August 12, 2026

The LWFC passed a resolution supporting the Department’s application for an Exempted Fishing Permit for Greater Amberjack.

INSHORE FISHING

Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout

August 6, 2026

The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.

First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

August 1, 2026

For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.

Battling a shark from a kayak

August 21, 2026

If done properly and safely, one decent-sized shark can provide a kayak angler great sport as well as many delicious dinners.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

$20,000 reward offered for information on bald eagle shooting in Vermilion Parish

August 24, 2026

LDWF Enforcement Agents and United States Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating the illegal shooting and killing of a bald eagle.

RECIPES

Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs

August 11, 2026

These Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs are crispy, smoky and packed with flavor. They are a great meal after a day spent working the land.

FIELD NOTES

College angler ready for the next challenge

August 21, 2026

Caden Williamson’s just finished his freshman season with the national powerhouse Louisiana State University-Shreveport Pilots Fishing Team.

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