Billy Sandifer

Billy Sandifer

American Coot

-Fulica Americana-Nests in freshwater marshes of northern latitudes.  Winters in fresh and saltwater marsh and bays of southern US states. ...

Record Breaking Beach Cleanup and More Surf Species Primer

Unless you have been privy to all the meetings and the planning that went into this year's Big Shell Beach...

Gone but Not Forgotten

I want to address the status of our speckled trout fishery, currently as well as historically. It would seem appropriate...

Killdeer

-Charadrius vociferous-A slim, long-tailed, small headed and billed plover of medium size, common throughout North America.  Double black breast bands...

Least Bittern

-Ixobrychus exilis-The Least Bittern is one of the world's smallest herons. A secretive resident of dense marsh, often seen straddling...

Recipe for Success and Big Shell Beach Cleanup

A recipe calls for certain ingredients in very specific amounts and when you think about it most endeavors in life...

American Bittern

-Botaurus lenliginosus-    Mottled brown upper parts with brownish neck streaks.  Stands with its beak pointing skyward, well camouflaged among...

Sharkathon and Lessons Learned

I distinctly remember coming in off a shark fishing trip down the beach and being quite depressed as I listened...

Cinnamon Teal

-Anas cyanoptera-  Present in Texas coastal region October through March.  Frequents lakes, marshes, estuaries and small ponds. Head, neck and...

Pride and Prejudice…in Fishing

Most long term readers of my articles are fully aware of the fact that I am NOT a proponent of...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Remoulade Slaw 1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

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