The August 2026 Issue
FEATURES
Early teal season gives waterfowlers a tune-up
August 21, 2026Louisiana’s September teal season gives sportsmen a tune-up before the regular duck hunting season starts.
Louisiana’s 2026-27 Rut Report
August 21, 2026Deer hunters in all the different areas of the state will be able to hunt during the major peak activity time.
INSHORE FISHING
First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands
August 1, 2026For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.
The Matrix Shrimp
August 21, 2026The Matrix Shrimp arrived in July to the delight of saltwater fishermen, particularly those who fish deep, moving water.
Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action
August 10, 2026Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.