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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.

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

LDWF to offer dove lease fields in Colfax and DeRidder on Sept. 5

August 24, 2026

The LDWF will have lease fields available in Colfax and DeRidder for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 5.

BASS FISHING

Miller’s Chute is solid choice for September bass

August 21, 2026

When Ben Suit wants to target bass in September in the Atchafalaya Basin, he looks for canals and bayous with deepwater access and structure.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Kayaking for catfish

August 16, 2026

With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.

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.

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.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

$20,000 reward offered for information on bald eagle shooting in Vermilion Parish

August 24, 2026

LDWF Enforcement Agents and United States Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating the illegal shooting and killing of a bald eagle.

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

Beyond the Blind

August 21, 2026

Beyond the Blind envisions a world where every child, regardless of disability, is given the opportunity to experience outdoor adventures.

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