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July 31, 2026

The July 2026 Issue

Bastian Island summer trout destination | Crank up on summer crappie | Sight casting tripletail

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Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

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

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

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.

BASS FISHING

These bass have it made in the shade

July 2, 2026

Charles Thompson will target the docks bass hide under at Cross Lake on a few occasions, but most of the time you’ll find him at Caddo Lake.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R

July 24, 2026

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

OFFSHORE FISHING

Reader Report: Snowy grouper surprise

July 20, 2026

Troy Kirgan of Illinois hooked a giant 67-pound snowy grouper out of Venice while on board Joey Coco’s 34-foot Freeman.

INSHORE FISHING

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.

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

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

Angler boats Louisiana’s potential new No. 4 tripletail on “backup trip”

July 8, 2026

Ryan Stogner of Walker was fishing with Fish Venice Charters when he caught a 37-pound tripletail, which could be the new No. 4 in the state.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in St. James Parish

July 31, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in St. James Parish on July 25.

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

Louisiana hunting numbers are trending upward

July 24, 2026

Louisiana hunting participation has risen modestly compared to 10 years ago. Deer harvest numbers have risen at a higher rate.

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