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August 20, 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

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

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

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.

HUNTING

Excalibur Crossbow Suppressor CRT

August 18, 2026

xA hunt-ready recurve crossbow, the Excalibur Crossbow Suppressor CRT was designed for tight hunting setups.

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

Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake

August 5, 2026

The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to help manage invasive aquatic vegetation.

OFFSHORE FISHING

The good and bad of red snapper management

August 13, 2026

While our elected leaders don’t always hit the mark on resource management, in the case of Gulf red snapper seasons, they got it right.

INSHORE FISHING

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

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

As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow

August 3, 2026

According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.

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

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.

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