Louisiana Sportsman August issue put to bed

Issue begins 2011 deer, waterfowl hunting coverage

The staff of Louisiana Sportsman magazine wrapped up production of the August issue today (July 21), and sent it to the off-site printer. The issue will be in mailboxes and on newsstands beginning Tuesday (July 26), and readers who open it won’t be able to put it down.

Fishing action has exploded across the coast, and the August issue tells you where to go to get in on the action. It’s just a matter of what type of fish you want to catch and where you want to do it.

And, of course, hunting seasons are just around the corner.

In this issue, we give you the latest on the duck numbers that will be aiming toward the Bayou State this season, as well as deer-management information you can take to your club to make sure you’re going to start achieving your goals.

Here’s the full feature lineup:

Postage Stamp Plots III
One day’s dozer work radically changed this little slice of Washington Parish. By Chris Ginn

Take Home Angler: Scott Castaing
Croaker fishing may be out of fashion, but this Slidell angler says it’s hip to be square. By Chris Ginn

Retro Port Sulphur
The marsh in this area looks nothing like it used to, but the summertime fishing is as good as ever. By Humberto Fontova

The Sucker Punch
Red snapper are now off-limits, but hard-fighting mangroves are still fair game. By Jerald Horst

Midnight Madness
Beat August’s oppressive heat by targeting monster trout under the lights.
By Capt. Steve Himel

Guaran-tealed
Apply this month for the White Lake WCA lottery hunt, and if you get selected, you’ll absolutely have the hunt of your life. By John Flores

To Shoot or Not to Shoot
Decide now how you’re going to manage your club’s deer herd this season. The choices you make will have drastic impacts on your hunting future. By David Moreland

Air Raid
Bomber topwaters rain down from above at Grand Gosier Island, which can now be accessed the easy way. By Todd Masson

The Fall Guy
Last year, C.J. Trahan became the first hunter to legally kill an autumn wild turkey in many years. Here’s how to get in on the action this year. By Don Dubuc

Calcasieu’s Triplets
Big Lake gets the spotlight for producing big trout, but its three smaller brethren upstream are worth a look. By Andy Crawford

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