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August 6, 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

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.

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

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

HUNTING

Neos HMR riflescope

August 6, 2026

Whether a hunter is outfitting a first rifle or upgrading a well-worn setup ahead of the season, Athlon has a scope built to match.

BASS FISHING

Dynamic bass duo

July 24, 2026

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

FRESHWATER FISHING

Tickfaw State Park

July 24, 2026

Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.

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

Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout

August 5, 2026

The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.

Unlimited kayak fishing possibilities down Highway 1 corridor

July 14, 2026

The entire area down lower Highway 1 down to Grand Isle provides some great summertime kayak fishing opportunities.

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 cite two subjects for fishing violations in LaSalle Parish

August 5, 2026

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish.

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

Teen archer is focused on returning to nationals

July 9, 2026

Archer Jewel Blakey, who just completed her sophomore year at Calvary Baptist Academy, wants to win another national title before graduating.

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