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Louisiana Cast & Blast

In partnership with the Louisiana Office of Tourism, Garden & Gun hosted a two-day Cast & Blast event at Grosse Savanne Lodge in Lake Charles, Louisiana, September 13–15, 2017. The event kicked off with a day of fishing for redfish, flounder, or trophy bass. As a special treat, Louisiana chef John Folse prepared a game dinner featuring local specialties at the lodge for G&G readers and invited guests of the Lieutenant Governor, Billy Nungesser. On the final day of the event, G&G headed into the field for opening day of teal season followed by a delicious Southern brunch.

Special thanks to:

Grosse Savanne Lodge

Chef John Folse

September 18, 2017

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A true sportsman’s paradise—Grosse Savanne Lodge in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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A true sportsman’s paradise—Grosse Savanne Lodge in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Guest Sue Volarich hooks a largemouth bass during a morning fishing excursion with her guide.

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Guest Sue Volarich hooks a largemouth bass during a morning fishing excursion with her guide.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Ryan Crimmins reels in a redfish during a morning fishing trip on the marsh.

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Ryan Crimmins reels in a redfish during a morning fishing trip on the marsh.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

The marshes of Louisiana prove to be one of the finest places in the world to fish as Jamie Walker snags a redfish.

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The marshes of Louisiana prove to be one of the finest places in the world to fish as Jamie Walker snags a redfish.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Kyle Edmiston and Barry Guinn celebrate catching their limit on the marsh.

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Kyle Edmiston and Barry Guinn celebrate catching their limit on the marsh.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Marion Fox and Michael Stafford enjoy cocktails before a special dinner with chef John Folse.

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Marion Fox and Michael Stafford enjoy cocktails before a special dinner with chef John Folse.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Dinner host Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser with Lula co-owner and distiller Bear Caffery.

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Dinner host Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser with Lula co-owner and distiller Bear Caffery.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Chef John Folse in the kitchen with the signature entree of the night, Lula Rum–marinated tenderloin of wild boar stuffed with wild boar sausage on sauce forestière with stone-ground blue-corn grits and smothered Louisiana greens.

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Chef John Folse in the kitchen with the signature entree of the night, Lula Rum–marinated tenderloin of wild boar stuffed with wild boar sausage on sauce forestière with stone-ground blue-corn grits and smothered Louisiana greens.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Sunrise from the duck blind on opening day of teal season.

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Sunrise from the duck blind on opening day of teal season.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Bob Harlin and Ben Weber after a successful morning duck hunt.

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Bob Harlin and Ben Weber after a successful morning duck hunt.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Retriever Doc is excited for the beginning of the duck-hunting season.

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Retriever Doc is excited for the beginning of the duck-hunting season.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

Ryan Crimmins and Jamie Walker ride in from the hunt.

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Ryan Crimmins and Jamie Walker ride in from the hunt.

Photo: Ron Hutchinson Photography

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