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Chess Match With A Deer
A real cold front is approaching as I write this — and not a day too soon. It’s been an overall warm year, even by Louisiana standards. An approaching Arctic front is the real
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The Cajun Sharpshooters
It’s a grand time to be an avid sportsman in the Bayou State. Hunting season has opened in select areas, and the fishing action has perked up too. It can be a problem of
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Cooler Weather At Last!
Our humble prayers have been answered. Old man winter has finally made his arrival, and not a moment too soon. Back-to-back cold fronts have officially announced the arrival of a new season. This latest front forecasts temps
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Ahhh … Cooler Weather
The weather has been too hot for too long. Louisiana is famous for its high-humidity heat. But give us a break. We have only gotten minimal relief from a few weak fronts that offered
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Respect The Flag
The recent documentary of the Vietnam War proved to live up to all its advanced billing. It was an insightful and moving account of a down and dirty war that was extremely dangerous. Ken
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Bow Hunters Rejoice
Man, did that feel good? An early season cool front just blew through, signaling a welcomed change of season. Temperatures dropped into the 50s, with a north wind that dropped the humidity to the
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Buck Of A Lifetime
Hurricane Harvey just pushed through, leaving many folks seeking shelter from the storm. Our corner of the world narrowly missed the brunt of this historic monster. We dodged a bullet. Record rainfalls deluged everything
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Share Your Summer Fun
It’s time for a change in season. School has started, and, mercifully, football season is kicking off soon. The days are getting dark earlier, and everyone is looking forward to the first Pacific cool
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The Joy Of The Trophy Bass
What a great fishing trip! The following is a true story: It had been a sizzling hot day, with the fishers having very little to show for their efforts. Jacques Benoit and his fishing
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The Three Amigos
Our featured picture this edition is of some mighty fat frogs. These giant amphibious beasts had a belly full of crawfish, and hadn’t missed many meals. We are, of course, referring to the actual
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