By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Apr 27th, 2016
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article by Dan Chason Nature has a way of purging itself. Most of us struggled with sand bags, poly pipe and shovels to protect our homes while we watched area lakes rise to unprecedented levels. Although the flood created catastrophic property damage to our area, it has created a new challenge for a...
By Nathan Coker
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Apr 5th, 2016
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article and photo by Dan Chason I have been fortunate to have had some very memorable dogs. From my first yellow beagle named Goldie to a pair of remarkable labs, Anna and Ranger. Dogs and men, especially those who hunt, are a natural combination. As I related in my article about Eli Haydel, Ranger, ...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 2nd, 2016
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article by Dan Chason If I had to pick my favorite month of the year, it would be a complete toss-up between March and October. The only issue with March is deciding whether to pick up the turkey gun, my bass rod or my crappie pole. With October, it is hard to beat the changing […]...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 1st, 2016
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article and photo by Dan Chason By February, deer hunters have put their rifles in the gun safe and are either opting for rabbit hunting or pulling out the fishing rods in search of magnum bass or a mess of crappie. For years that was my cycle. That is until our governing bodies determined that [&he...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jan 5th, 2016
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article by Dan Chason January is the time that I am thankful that I hunt in Area 1 in Louisiana. For the most part we are highly jealous of Area 2 as their season starts early and we are all itching to be hunting, while our counterparts are able to get a two week start […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Nov 30th, 2015
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The Future of the Great Outdoors article by Dan Chason I remember when I was young and the passion that I had for any kind of hunting. My dad didn’t deer hunt or duck hunt, so when I turned 15 and got my driver’s license, I was ready to explore the world outside of dove […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Oct 26th, 2015
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article by Dan Chason There is nothing that will ruin a hunt quicker for me than to hunt with a unethical nimrod. I won’t call them hunters as they are not. They are what I call shooters. It is not about the pleasure of the camp or woods, it is about bragging rights and the […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Sep 25th, 2015
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article by Dan Chason During my days as a professional guide, I truly enjoyed the many hunting and fishing stories that were shared by my clients. One story that sticks out in my mind came to me from a client who was a repeat customer. For two trips in a row, he brought a large […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Aug 28th, 2015
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An Adventure You Will Never Forget article by Dan Chason I have hunted about every creature you can hunt in the South. From wild hogs to deer to turkey to squirrels to ducks, none can compare to the thrill of hunting the elusive alligator. We get used to seeing these reptiles while fishing, and few...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jul 24th, 2015
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Embracing the Outdoors article by Dan Chason My wife doesn’t fish nor does she understand why I love it so much. But she tolerates it. Same way with hunting. I once talked her into getting into a box stand with me. The weather was cool but not cold. I never spent so much time prepping [&hel...
