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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

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.

Hot August bassin’

July 24, 2026

August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.

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

Hot August bassin’

July 24, 2026

August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.

FRESHWATER FISHING

LDWF coordinates with Cheniere Lake authorities for a scheduled drawdown

August 17, 2026

The LDWF, in conjunction with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, has scheduled a drawdown of Cheniere Lake to begin August 11.

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

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.

The Matrix Shrimp

August 21, 2026

The Matrix Shrimp arrived in July to the delight of saltwater fishermen, particularly those who fish deep, moving water.

First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

August 1, 2026

For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.

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

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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