Heroes of Conservation and More
I have been nominated for Field & Stream magazine's prestigious Heroes of Conservation award and further honored as one of...
Billy Sandifer
Capt. Billy is a local fishing guide, birder, & conservationist on the Texas barrier island "Padre Island." He focuses on improving conservation of natural resources and enjoys spreading his knowledge to others. He is known as the "Padre of Padre Island", and has organized the local "The Big Shell Beach Clean Up" for 14 years. He has received the Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Award by the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation.
The Indian Flutes
I was living in an old camper shell located next to a bar called “The Intracoastal” underneath the JFK Causeway...
“Mother Ocean Plays Hardball”
On the night of 20 May, Larry "Flakman" Flak and four other men were killed near Houma, LA when their...
In These Troubled Times
It tickles me to realize that with all the negative stuff surrounding every aspect of our lives currently; in thirty...
New Regulations, Choices and Updates
There are some new laws on PINS that went into effect on April 1 but this is my first opportunity...
“New Tricks for an Old Dog”
For years I have wanted to learn as much as possible about Texas saltwater from the back bays out to...
Beach Seining, Propellers, and the Beach Cleanup
Been a long time since I shared an old-fashioned adventure story with y'all and since this one is among my...
“The Tithe”
From the bottom of my heart I want to thank Jay Watkins for his article in the January issue of...
“Friends of Padre and More”
Happy New Year everybody! I've been thinking of ways to expand the services I offer in my guide business. I...
Choices
As I stand watching my customers, both of them fighting jack crevalle, I think what a tedious and harsh year...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Easy Shrimp Mozambique
Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup water...