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August 31, 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

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.

September dove traditions

August 21, 2026

With the rise in popularity of deer hunting, especially early archery hunting, the traditional Louisiana dove hunt has fallen on hard times.

HUNTING

New early archery season to open on private lands in CWD Management Zones

August 30, 2026

Deer hunters on private land inside Louisiana’s CWD Management Zones will have nine additional days of archery hunting this year.

BASS FISHING

Dynamic bass duo

August 17, 2026

Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.

FRESHWATER FISHING

LDWF releases nearly 50,000 giant salvinia weevils into Saline-Larto Complex

August 19, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries completed its second release of giant salvinia weevils into the Saline-Larto Complex.

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.

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

August 10, 2026

Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.

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.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF Enforcement Division welcomes 23 new agents at graduation

August 30, 2026

The LDWF Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 38th class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents.

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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