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August 26, 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.

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.

HUNTING

Louisiana 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Sept. 4-6

August 26, 2026

The annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6.

BASS FISHING

Summer bass tactics for Toledo Bend

August 2, 2026

August fishing techniques and patterns for bass and crappie on Toledo Bend aren’t much different than in July.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Tickfaw State Park

August 24, 2026

Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Teams around the globe compete in Blue Marlin World Cup Championship

August 5, 2026

The winner-take-all Blue Marlin World Cup is held each year on July 4. Entrants fish for 8 hours in their chosen time zone.

INSHORE FISHING

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

August 10, 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.

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.

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

Louisiana 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Sept. 4-6

August 26, 2026

The annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6.

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

Palmetto Island State Park

August 21, 2026

Palmetto Island State Park is Louisiana’s newest state park. It protects one of the region’s unique coastal bottomland hardwood ecosystems.

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