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August 9, 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

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 blinds 101

July 24, 2026

Various blind options work for different situations, but one factor remains constant. Effective hunting blinds must mimic the surroundings.

HUNTING

LWFC backs ‘Duck Factory’ protections, amberjack permit

August 9, 2026

For decades, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has purchased easements on wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region.

BASS FISHING

Hot August bassin’

July 24, 2026

August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case

July 22, 2026

The Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case is intentionally designed to protect, organize and maximize urchin baits.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 12, 2026

July 27, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through July 12, 2026 indicate that 659,232 pounds, or 74.7%, has been landed.

INSHORE FISHING

As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow

August 3, 2026

According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.

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.

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

July 24, 2026

Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control and fish habitat improvement on Chicot Lake

August 9, 2026

The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake for fish habitat improvement, organic reduction, and nuisance aquatic vegetation control.

RECIPES

Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs

July 24, 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

Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime

July 21, 2026

Weather can change rapidly on the Gulf Coast. If a thunderstorm begins building, head for shelter or in a safe direction away from the storm.

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