The August 2026 Issue
FEATURES
Anatomy of a deer skull
July 28, 2026The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.
September dove traditions
August 21, 2026With the rise in popularity of deer hunting, especially early archery hunting, the traditional Louisiana dove hunt has fallen on hard times.
INSHORE FISHING
Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout
August 6, 2026The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.
Battling a shark from a kayak
August 21, 2026If done properly and safely, one decent-sized shark can provide a kayak angler great sport as well as many delicious dinners.
As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow
August 3, 2026According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.