Green-winged Teal
-Anas carolinensis-
North America's smallest dabbling duck. The name is derived from the white-edged bright green speculum. Male's chestnut head...
Billy Sandifer
Retired after 20+ years of guiding anglers in the Padre surf, Billy Sandifer (the “Padre of Padre Island” to friends and admirers) is devoted to conserving the natural wonders of N. Padre Island & teaching all who will heed his lessons to enjoy the beauty of the Padre Island National Seashore responsibly.
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“Mother Ocean Plays Hardball”
On the night of 20 May, Larry "Flakman" Flak and four other men were killed near Houma, LA when their...
Blue-winged Teal
-Anas discors- Length: 15.5 inchesWingspan: 23 inchesWeight: 1 poundIn full plumage, male has violet-gray head with distinctive white crescent on...
The Indian Flutes
I was living in an old camper shell located next to a bar called "The Intracoastal" underneath the JFK Causeway...
Northern Pintail
-Ahas acuta- Body Length: Male 26”—Female 20”The male northern pintail is a strikingly handsome duck of the northern hemisphere. Chocolate...
Sharkathon—Giant Hammerhead—Mullet Migration
We all know it's a crap shoot when we schedule outdoor activities in advance but, such is the nature of...
Redhead Duck
-Aythya Americana- Length: 19-inchesWingspan: 33-inchesWeight: 2-2.5-pounds The name is derived from the male’s striking head plumage. In flight, shows gray...
The Fall Migration
The finest fishing of the year in the PINS surf runs generally from mid-August through mid-December. It is a very...
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
-Tyrannus forficatus-
Its name is derived from very long outer tail feathers that provide its distinctive appearance, at rest and...
Surf Fishing How-To Series: Final Segment
For a number of months I've been attempting to give you a How-To Series, a primer of sorts, on fishing...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder
This delightful creation comes from the kitchen of Brent Hart at Hurricane Junction in Port O’Connor. Flounder is regarded as...