The August 2026 Issue
FEATURES
Hunting blinds 101
July 24, 2026Various blind options work for different situations, but one factor remains constant. Effective hunting blinds must mimic the surroundings.
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.
INSHORE FISHING
Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime
July 21, 2026Weather can change rapidly on the Gulf Coast. If a thunderstorm begins building, head for shelter or in a safe direction away from the storm.
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.
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.