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SUITABLE CONDITIONS
We are in the home stretch of changing seasons. You can tell by the not-so-stifling humidity thanks to a welcome north wind. Some may call it a cool front, but in reality it is
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BLUE MOON
When you venture outside, it’s like a blanket of thermal heat engulfs you. This is the hard-core summertime heat Louisiana is known for. Daytime temps right now are pegging out in the high 90s
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MOUNTED MEMORIES
A Healthy Marsh Hawg Like the weathered old Cajun said, “Sa fa cho neg.” English translation: It’s hot now, my friend!” If you like hot weather with high humidity that’s stifling, Louisiana is where
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MOUNTED MEMORIES
First Cast Theory And a fisherman is born. How cute is that baby fisherman featured in the photo? Like Grandma loved to say “cher babe.” Translation: sweet baby. It was a father-son day that
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MOUNTED MEMORIES
Keep On Casting It was a great and most memorable send-off for a Louisiana native son. No. 1 son, Cory Snead, had made his parents proud by setting goals and achieving them. After graduating
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SECOND CHANCES
If at first you don’t succeed, try again! Outdoor sports are filled with second chances that give you a chance to redeem yourself. But you have to be dedicated enough to hang in there
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A HUNTER IS BORN
It was a special day that will always remain etched in the mind of this nine-year-old hunter. It was a day of firsts for Collin Cloud; a day that introduced the youngster to the
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SKINNY WATER
Turn about is fair play. The UL baseball team outlasted McNeese in extra innings in Lake Charles, avenging a 17-inning barn-burner the Cowboys stole from them earlier in Lafayette. This is tooth and nail
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FROM OUTHOUSE TO PENTHOUSE
It is just a matter of time. If you hunt long enough, the question isn’t if it’s going to happen, but when. Sooner or later, you’re going to miss a shot. For a myriad
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THE BEST MEDICINE
Thank God for small favors and great doctors. There’s nothing like facing a life-changing event to properly adjust your priorities. In fact, most everyday crises we face are in reality rather trivial. A serious
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