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August 26, 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.

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.

HUNTING

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 2-9

August 26, 2026

The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 2-9 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.

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

Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R

August 20, 2026

The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Recreational red snapper season to close Aug. 9

August 7, 2026

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the private recreational Red Snapper season on August 9, 2026.

INSHORE FISHING

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.

Battling a shark from a kayak

August 21, 2026

If done properly and safely, one decent-sized shark can provide a kayak angler great sport as well as many delicious dinners.

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.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 2-9

August 26, 2026

The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 2-9 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.

RECIPES

Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo

August 21, 2026

Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo is made with whitetail backstrap, fresh fettuccine noodles, butter and Parmesan cheese.

FIELD NOTES

Tickfaw State Park

August 24, 2026

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

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