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Grosse Savanne Lodge welcomes guests. 

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Rocklan Lawrence shows off his catch.

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A beautiful Louisiana redfish.

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Kyle Edmiston, president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles, reels in a prize redfish.

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Braised alligator leg with panko crusted rice and brown sugar mushroom gravy.

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Saturday morning—the opening day of teal season.

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Guests call in the teal over a gorgeous sunrise.

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A retriever awaits in the blind.

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Chef Whitney leads guests through the finale dinner menu.

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Surf and Turf: fried soft shell crab, fontina caper sauce, and crawfish dressing.

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The Louisiana rice fields at dawn.

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Jay Lakford and Carl Breeden with their bounty. 

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