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Sofia Rae Fournet
Disclaimer: the Lagniappe newspaper family has graciously granted the author of this outdoor banter to focus this edition on matters more important than the usual hunting and fishing material. Please, let me indulge myself.
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Cher Bébé
Like Grandma used to say — “Cher bébé!” This was right before she squeezed your fat face firmly with both hands. This week’s feature photo is of another sweet “bébé” named Emery that elicits
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Show Time
It is 2017 and a great time to be living large in Louisiana. If you’re an outdoor sportsman, you’ve landed in the right place. Pick your poison and go for it with gusto. Whether
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The Moment of Truth
It was a wonderful Christmas, and very typical of Louisiana. With temperatures in the ‘80s and high humidity, this was a vintage Cajun Christmas. While they’re digging out of the snow up north, we
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The Payoff
Old Man Winter has finally arrived. Louisiana is finally bracing for a real arctic cold front that should cool us down below freezing. If you enjoy hunting, it couldn’t have occurred any sooner. Break
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The Buck’s Calling Card
That sure felt good. An Arctic cold front just blew through, dropping temperatures into the mid-30s. It was a welcome relief from the high temperatures, complete with high humidities, Louisiana is famous for. A
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Youngsters
It just doesn’t get any better. The only thing that can top catching a trophy fish is being part of a rookie fisherman having some success. It’s a memorable occasion that neither you nor
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Natural Shakes
Check it out! That is a genuine home-bred Louisiana Eastern turkey in the photo. These are magnificent and wily birds that don’t give you a second chance. It takes some doin’ to bag one!
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Some Relief From The Heat
As I write this, it’s the first day of the fall season, with temperatures simmering in the mid-90s and relief should be in sight. The slight wind is from the north, providing a little
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The Cajun Deer Squad
Check it out! The youth hunt for whitetail deer opened recently, kicking off the season in Kansas just in time. Kevin Reed and his 15-year-old hunting protégé Carter packed up and headed west. They
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