As an outdoor writer, this is my favorite time of year. I get to write about all the big bucks taken by hunters around the state. People have started referring successful hunters to me, which helps a lot. Another way I find out about these buck slayers is on-line, especially checking sites like Louisiana Deer Hunters.  It was while I …

Last week I wrote about the history of Iran; a country steeped in long term intellect and dominance. Refer to an Iranian as an Arab and you will quickly be informed that the person is not an Arab, he is a Persian. Even the Muslim religion has taken a twist when talking about Iran vs the other Gulf countries; I.e. …