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Stupid horse
Scientists, I am convinced, have a droll sense of humor. It is most evident in the scientific names that they conjure up to hang on some poor creature. Take, for example, the king mackerel, Scomberomorus cavalla.[…]
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The much maligned “9”
It happened again at an afternoon barbecue a few months ago. A new acquaintance commented he was looking at buying a new pistol.[…]
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Where y’ak?
Fall is the time of year when trout begin their transition from the outer bays and journey into the interior marshes. This is great news for kayakers, as limits of trout will be within easy reach of these people-powered craft.[…]
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Coastal restoration
Coastal restoration sucks.
It really does.[…]
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Nock-n-hold, lock-n-load: The 2011 season is here
While Tropical Storm Lee put a damper on the opening of dove season, there is still much to be excited about. I visited Bowie Outfitters and took advantage of the tax-free weekend for guns, and ammo and there were plenty of others doing the same.[…]
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PAC attack: Don’t pass up this autumn hotspot
Say “PAC,” and many kayak anglers instantly have flashes of catching limits of reds and trout. Generically called PAC, this area in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes includes the 33,000-acre Point-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area about 15 miles south of Houma.[…]
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Lead sled and sighting in: Less chore, more fun
Every profession and every hobby has countless accessories, geegaws and knickknacks that supposedly make it easier to reach the final objective or goal — whether putting a ball in a hole or a projectile in a certain place on an animal or target.[…]
Apex Predator
Avoiding the world’s deadliest animal
Rain = mosquitoes.
After a rain, the mosquitoes breed in the woods. And fast! By now, most people know that mosquitoes can potentially carry the West Nile virus, but I’d like to share a few other helpful facts.[…]
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State set to waste chunk of BP money
In 1997, Billie Bob Harrell Jr. figured he was set for life after winning $31 million in the Texas lottery. It was more money, surely, than he could spend in the rest of his living years.[…]
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Barret and the Spottail Diva: A love story
It’s prime time in the redfish capital of the world. From now through late December, flyrodders will flock to the marshes to stalk their spotted adversaries.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
The Timbalier Lighthouse: Hotspot beset by problems
Dear Capt. Paul:
I need the GPS coordinates for Little Pass lighthouse on the west side of Timbalier Island. It was knocked down in a storm in 1985.[…]
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Do you know a fat sleeper?
No, I am not talking about a family member or acquaintance. The fat sleeper to which I’m referring is the storm minnow, known to scientists as Dormitator maculatus. Fat sleeper is the “accepted common name” by the American Fisheries Society.[…]
Apex Predator
Trail cameras makes public-land deer hunting more effective
Setting out trail cameras has become one of my favorite parts of my hunting experience, adding a fun tactical advantage in planning hunts and scouting.[…]
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XCalibur Zell Pop perfects shad imitation
Meticulous sanding and even more sanding to shape and modify one of the most trusted topwater lures was a labor of love for Zell Rowland.[…]
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The H&R Handi-Rifle it’s a deer stomper
I was fighting the morning commute when my cell phone rang. I knew it had to be Carlos. It was deer season — and he calls me at the same time almost every morning to talk about deer, guns and hunting.[…]
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Braving the big water awesome summer trip to Iron Banks
“I know it’s a stupid question, but y’all didn’t paddle all the way out here, did you?”[…]