Every year, hunters travel across the country, searching for that ever-elusive 12-point buck or that perfect duck blind. And if you’re spending that much time in your truck, well, it almost becomes a second home. If you’re an avid hunter, you may have thought about getting a hunting license plate cover or a deer decal. … Read more
I recently received this picture of a fish with a human face. I had previously received a question about this fish but never received a picture before. The story of the fish with a human face has been circulating through the internet for some time now often accompanied by the very bold headline, “Fish Discovered … Read more
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a small to medium-sized tree with alternate, simple, leaves 2 to 5 inches long. Leaves are ovate, with acuminate tips and a cordate, inequilateral base. Leaf margins are serrate and may be somewhat pubescent (hairy) below. Hackberry and Sugarberry the Louisiana version have a fleshy, globose drupe, 1/4 to 3/8 inch … Read more
Rock Sea Bass range North Carolina to Florida, as well as the eastern Gulf of Mexico to Louisiana. The Rock Sea Bass live offshore and only reach size of a pound or two. An interesting fact about the Rock Sea Bass is that they are born female and turn into males as they get older … Read more
Great Barracuda (Spyraena barracuda) has unique dental work. The teeth appear randomly placed but all Barracuda have the exact same dental arrangement unless of course a tooth is broken. Their long needlelike teeth actually each have their own hole on the opposing jaw. Barracuda are found worldwide in tropical waters. There are six separate species, … Read more
Leerfish are found in the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea. The Scientific name is “Lichia amia”. Leerfish is just one of many common names this fish goes by. Others include Akya, Garrick and Leervis. Leerfish are members of the Jack family. Leerfish or Garrick are usually found in small groups in summer, usually less … Read more
This section is all about turkey hunting. You will find wild turkey hunting pictures, turkey hunting articles, video clips, hunting tips, and special hints. Don’t forget to check out the message board if you have any questions. Turkey hunting enjoys such a dedicated following because it is so unique compared to other hunting types. It … Read more
The Rock Wrasse (Halichoeres semicinctus) is quite an unusual fish. The reach lenghts of up to 15 inches and can live up to 14 years. The Rock Wrasse range from the Gulf of California in the south to as far north as Northern California. Rock Wrasse prefer shallow waters with sand bottom. Rock Wrasse are … Read more
Water hickory trees as the name implies grow and reproduce vigorously wet areas of the coastal plains of the Atlantic and Gulf as far west as Texas. They are also found in the Mississippi valley as far north as Illinois. Timber value is very low. Water hickory are easily confused with pecan. Their fruits are … Read more
Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) reach a maximum size of ~50 pounds. Red Snapper, as the name implies, have a somewhat reddish color. A more descriptive adjective would probably be rose colored. The young have a large dark spot just below the back part of the dorsal fin. Red Snapper range from Massachusetts down to Florida … Read more