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August 21, 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’s 2026-27 Rut Report

August 21, 2026

Deer hunters in all the different areas of the state will be able to hunt during the major peak activity time.

BASS FISHING

Miller’s Chute is solid choice for September bass

August 21, 2026

When Ben Suit wants to target bass in September in the Atchafalaya Basin, he looks for canals and bayous with deepwater access and structure.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Kayaking for catfish

August 16, 2026

With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.

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

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.

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.

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.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control scheduled on Vernon Lake

August 19, 2026

The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for parish/state/landowner maintenance, fish habitat improvement and vegetation control on Vernon Lake.

RECIPES

Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo

August 21, 2026

Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo is made with whitetail backstrap, fresh fettuccine noodles, butter and Parmesan cheese.

FIELD NOTES

Essential bowhunting gear

August 21, 2026

These hunting items are as compact and lightweight as possible. It is essential when public land hunting to be able to pack up quickly.

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