my understanding has been just what Gulfcoast said, maybe an east-west migration,but not north-south. and from what i have read, been told and observed that they are up and down the gulf coast. we are only allowed 1 per day in texas, i think La. is 3 per day. Texas Parks and Wildlife Mag did a story...

Yes, i am from Dayton about halfway between Beaumont and Houston. I have never actually been thru Palistine, but have been in most of the towns near there. It is maybe a 2 1/2 hour drive from me.I have hunted in some of the Neches river botoms near Palestine. Ask your wife if she knows where Ratclif...

A Mottled is going to be a little lighter than than a Black, and the Mottled Hen has a light green bill. Got a nice looking one mounted that was shot in Colorado County Tex. My relatives in La. use the term 'french hen', the old-timers in Texas call 'em "Mexican Mallards"! I saw that same ...

Southern Boys makes the Snow Prince, it is a good snow call.As far as specs, i have heard great things about the Chein Calle.Specs, especially if you have 1 or 2 by themselves will respond to the call without ant dekes. However, this season, i have started putting 2-4 spec floater dekes outside of m...