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oooray for the Vernal Equinox! DUDE this past Winter could not get over fast enough for me. Sleet, freezing rain, temperatures in the 20’s, dripping pipes..

YUCK! Well, this is the time of year many of us locals love for obvious reasons.

We get to get outdoors, enjoy all that Mother Nature has in store for us in the Springtime and it doesn’t get dark at 1800 hours. Now there’s more daylight to fish, work on the yard or that golf game or to go for a Lowcountry nature walk or boat ride. Yeah, Springtime is for DUDES, so get your horses saddled up and watered down cause its time to get outdoors and hit the trail for a nice ride. Hyah, Gitty Up! This Spring issue of DUDE we would like to induct 4 DUDES from Liverpool in the DUDE HALL of FAME and that’s none other than the FAB FOUR, THE BEATLES! This past Winter was the 50th anniversary of THE BEATLES performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Now that does make me feel old! THE BEATLES; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr formed the English rock band back in 1960. Arguably they are the greatest and most influential act of the rock era. These FAB DUDES released 12 studio albums, 13 EP’s and 22 singles in the United Kingdom, however once they signed with Capitol Records in the United States they went viral.

THE BEATLES were the KINGS of VINYL and of course now they have evolved through 8-tracks, cassettes, CD’s, MP3’s and now, pretty much everything is a digital download. John, Paul, George and Ringo stole the all the women’s hearts as they cranked out an amazing 217 songs in the 60’s.

DUDE that’s roughly 10 hours of music. Their first two albums; Abbey Road and Let It Be, really issued in the Stereo Era from Mono recordings. Gold and Platinum are pretty much the medals the FAB FOUR dealt in, even when they came out with their “White Album” on the Apple label. Yeah, my brothers and I had Beatles wigs, guitars, drums and we were rockin to a HARD DAYS NIGHT DUDE! Those that have grown up with THE BEATLES all have memories that go with all their iconic songs that I still love today; Please Please Me, Twist and Shout, All My Loving, HELP, Yesterday, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Yellow Submarine, Let It Be, Nowhere Man and The Magical Mystery Tour. All great tunes DUDE! THE BEATLES will live in infamy with these amazing stats; 27 Studio albums, 4 Live albums, 57 Compilation albums, 21 EPs, 55 Singles, 10 Video albums and an amazing 37 Music videos. Pretty amazing even by today’s standards. Though Money Can’t Buy Me Love Eight Days A Week, I need a Ticket To Ride to find Penny Lane, Lady Madonna, Michelle My Bell and Eleanor Rigby to tell them I’m not a Loser or a Nowhere Man, All I Need is Their Love so I can be a Day Tripper and a Paperback Writer! ROCK ON DUDES! We are proud to induct THE FAB FOUR to DUDE HALL of FAME this Spring 2014.....LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.......THE BEATLES! It’s going to be a fun ride this Spring with the warmer temperatures and our horses feeling all frisky. As we dust up the trail leaving the north forty, we always look forward to hearing from our NATURE DUDE, Marvin Bouknight, Naturalist at Oldfield. I guess by now, many of you faithful followers of DUDE know that brotha Marvin and I love birds, especially the BIRDS OF PREY. We had a Falcon on the cover a couple issues ago, from our good friend, Wes Grady and it brought up the subject one day when I was talking to Marvin. Do we have Falcons in the Lowcountry? Seems we actually do, as Marvin spotted one not to long ago. Great article and photos Marvin. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the fastest bird of prey in the sky. Can you imagine getting dive bombed by a Falcon doing 150 mph? OUCH DUDE! Warmer temperatures increase the water temperatures and that means the fish are coming out of their Winter comas and start to think about doing a little bit of mating. Spring Fever is not just for

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DUDES. Fish like to Get R Done too and April and May mean the big influx of Cobia in to the Broad River and St. Helena Sounds. The delectable brown bruisers have arguably been over fished the past decade and our friend, Al Stokes and his fine group at the Waddell Mariculture Center have certainly done their part with an aggressive restocking program. The bad news is that roughly 50% of the fish being caught now are from Waddell releases. Limits of 2 per man, per day have done

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some damage to the stock, so DUDE, keep a few smaller ones to eat and let the big mama breeders go, so they can do there thing. We are their worst enemy without a doubt. While we are on the subject of Cobia, we have a new fishing DUDE to introduce you to, Captain Tuck Scott who fishes out of the Bay Street Outfitters stable. We got to meet Capt. Tuck during last Fall’s ORVIS FLY FISHING SCHOOL at Oldfield, as he was one of the very skilled instructors. Check out their ad as more are scheduled for this Spring. This DUDE knows FLY FISHING! He shares a great story of teaching a DUDE what fly “sight casting” fishing for Cobia is all about. The rush of a big brownie swallowing your fly and taking off is hard to beat. Welcome aboard Captain Tuck.

DUDES love to fish, but it really slows down here in the Lowcountry Winter months. Sure we have some good catches of schools of reds on the flats and the Big Bulls coming inshore to breed, but that’s about it. What’s a DUDE to do? ROADTRIP! We got a posse together and rode our horses down to a truly magnificent place we heard about from Captain Jason Dubose, THE SAILFISH MARINA RESORT in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a fisherman’s mecca. We simply can not thank Michele Sedge and her fine group that runs this fisherman’s paradise. The DUDE Posse met up with Captian Jason Dubose and first mate, Zack Lynam on The Lucky Hooker as they picked us up at Sailfish Marina and off we went to the blue water. Doesn’t take long to be in over 150 feet of water with the high rises still in sight. Thought the elusive Atlantic Sailfish evaded me once again, we did manage to have a great time and catch some nice King Mackerel. Yeah we came back wounded and sun burned, but we knew, WE’LL BE BACK! While we’re out riding near the water, we were invited by the Port Royal Sound Foundation to come to their new soon to be open Maritime Center, located at the foot of the Lemon Island bridge and enjoy a presentation by PRSF board members, David Harter and Chris Marsh of what’s on tap. Hanging out with both Hilton Head and Beaufort fishing club members, as well as many of our friends from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources made for a fun evening. DUDES you are going to love this place and it is going to be a nice asset for Beaufort County.

Make sure you check out the article and come join us for their first annual golf tournament at Callawassie Island to help them raise some funds. Contact Executive Director, Judy Almand and get your team registered. A 3,000 gallon aquarium with redfish and cobia in it should be a real cool sight to see DUDE. When out on the range enjoying our ride with our favorite horses, we always have our dogs tagging along. They love the ride as much as we do, especially when the horses are full of energy and ready to gallop. I guess from our last issue it’s pretty obvious that DUDES LOVE DOGS, with us getting to meet the LEGEND, Parris Island’s Mascot. Hey, they are man’s best friend! Need I say more.

Last issue my friend, Dr. Reggie Sigmon started his series of articles about training a Bird Dog. Not quite as easy as you may think, but if it’s done right, you’ll have a dedicated fellow fowl hunter and a friend of the family for sure. Part II, has the good doctor and his dog, Lucy in the field, getting adjusted to the sound of shotguns and getting use to the idea of a bird in its mouth without eating it. Shouldn’t be long now before she’s pointing out some Bob White Quail up there in Western North Carolina, where we are from, She’s a GOOD GIRL! DOGS are amazing animals. My introduction to Therapy Dogs was at the SCI Wheelchair Wounded Warriors Hunt, DIZ and I attend every year up at Nemours Wildlife Foundation in northern Beaufort County. Watching these beautiful animals interact with these Wounded Warriors simply brought tears to your eyes. The dogs could tell there was something special about these True American Heroes that have sacrificed so much for our Freedom. I got to meet Rebecca Bass of Therapy Dogs Inc and later this past Winter, I sat down with her for a few brews to learn more about this

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great organization. Not only do these great dogs visit our Wounded Warriors, seems they pay regular visits to our impressionable young children in school and to various senior citizen communities. The Smiles you see that these dogs put on these people’s faces is Priceless DUDE! Last but not least, on the dog gone front side of our ride, is none other than the fine folks at Palmetto Animal Clinic in Okatie. What a fantastic facility this place has become over its first few years. Need a dog or a cat, then stop by there first and see what they have to offer. I’ve seen some of the cutest kittens, cats, puppies and dogs there, all wanting a nice place to call home. PAL as it is commonly called is now offering an affordable clinic, so make sure you check out our friend, Terry Bergeron’s article about this altruistic place run by a great group of volunteers.

As we turn our horses back towards the ranch, we can’t help but think how fortunate we are to be able to live life here in the Lowcountry. Sometimes we have to simply Thank GOD and pinch ourselves about how lucky we are, but not everyone is as blessed as us here in Beaufort County. I decided to spend some time with two great local organizations that help out our fellow man here in the Lowcountry; HELP of Beaufort and HEALING HEROES. Make sure you check out each of my articles on these two great groups of volunteers that go the extra mile to help those that are truly in need. I tagged along with a great DUDE on one of HELP’s Mobile Meals runs and to say I was humbled would be an understatement. DUDE there are lots of people out there that can not even provide or prepare a hot meal for themselves on a daily basis. Great work HELP’s Beth Moon in conjunction with Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Those volunteers deserve to have their halos polished. Nice Job! Donnie Beer, Dick Rooney and the fine group that is the Healing Heroes Lowcountry Fund are doing some great work in the short period of time they have been helping out our American Heroes in need and not only do they include our returning soldiers, some wounded, but they also help out the great first responders and their families during times of trouble. Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Responders can all get hurt or worse in the line of duty keeping us safe and this fine group does all they can to assist these admirable individuals and their families when unfortunate accidents happen while performing their GOD blessed work. We got to meet many of our areas top Military Leaders at a local fund raiser oyster roast/fish fry. Thanks for including DUDE. We will do all we can to help out this worth while cause.

Look for their HEALING HEROES Ammo Boxes in local establishments and throw your spare dollars in there to help out those that are there when you need them. Yeah, they’re HEROES and we need to HELP them HEAL! We are lucky to have people like this in our little sea island community DUDE! As usual, when we get our horses back on the ranch, washed down, fed, watered, brushed up and tucked away in their stables, we kick up our heels by the fire and have a few cold ones and a nice DUDE cigar. Some times we get silly and it’s usually that wild and crazy Largemouth Bass, Editor of ours, HAROLD that makes us laugh with his Mailbag of letters. Hard to believe a fish can be that funny. Thanks to all you DUDES who sent Harold your photos this past winter. There were some nice fish caught and turkeys bagged, Good eatin!

Ole Harold managed to get out and about this winter to some fun events that you’ll find in our DUDES IN FOCUS photo section. He was seen at the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s presentation, Healing Heroes’ Lowcountry Fund Oyster Roast/Fish Fry, Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival and he managed to swim in to Katie O’Donald’s and Rosie O’Grady’s for all their St. Patty’s Day fun times.

Make sure you check out our DUDE That’s Entertainment schedule as we do have some good shows coming to our area this Spring. Tony Bennett, Reo Speedwagon, Cher, Dave Matthew Band and Bruno Mars are all going to be in the hood.

Well DUDES, our Spring ride has come to an end, so please be careful out there and make sure you have some fun & laugh. Most importantly, make sure you are good stewards of our precious natural resources and do the right thing and help out your fellow man in need by donating funds or volunteering. They’ll appreciate it and you’ll feel better about yourself, I promise.

BRAD B. MCDONALD PUBLISHER DUDE DUDESC.COM 843-298-3827 A Special DUDE THANK YOU to all our faithful followers and advertisers. You DUDES keep this ride going and I appreciate you more than you know. Welcome to our NEW DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS as well.

Also THANK YOU to all those who checked us out on our website; www.dudesc.com For the first time, we had more hits on our website than publications we printed. That’s impressive DUDES and don’t forget to LIKE us DUDE on facebook. You can always find the latest and all past issues on our website with hyperlinks to all our DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS and you can also stay up with all the various functions and events we are attending on our Facebook page (DUDE).

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Fast Flying Falcons in the Lowcountry

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Article and Photos BY MARVIN BOUKNIGHT

ooner or later, I’m gonna have an accident, I just know it! I was crossing the spot to devour their hard-earned meal.

Broad River bridge a while ago and saw a bird out of the corner of my eye fly Peregrine falcons were virtually eliminated, or extirpated (meaning completely repast and land on a structure near the river’s edge. Instantly, I knew it wasn’t moved), from the central and eastern United States. The culprit was the same culprit a gull, tern, osprey or eagle, and had a sneaky suspicion what it was. I didn’t that devastated the pelican, osprey, eagle, etc. populations…DDT. In the 60 s, sciget a very good look at it, but earlier in the year, my wife Gabrielle and I were entists discovered that DDT was affecting the thickness of the eggshells of falcons on our way to Savannah and we saw a similar shaped bird land in about the and other birds. When adults sat on the eggs to incubate them, the thin eggshells same spot. Sure enough, as I got closer, I pulled over on the shoulder of the bridge, were crushed and as a result, in 1965, not a single peregrine falcon was fledged (the whipped out my binocufew that actually hatched lars and there he was…a didn’t survive). So, by peregrine falcon, the fast1968, the peregrine falest bird in the world!! Oh con disappeared east of yeah, I was so excited, I the Mississippi River. Fiwas shaking! I pulled out nally, in 1979, the Eastern my camera, rolled down Peregrine Recovery Plan the window and prayed was developed to reinfor steady hands. He sat troduce the peregrine falthere for a few minutes, con to the eastern United looking around, and then, States, and as a result his tail went up, he leaned of their efforts, there are forward, and took off siover 1600 nesting pairs lently and swiftly. Well, across the United States. that just made my day, As close as this bird was but everyone I told acto extinction, it makes it knowledged my sighting even more exciting to see and kinda just shrugged it one in the wild and hopeoff. “Yeah, Marvin, that’s fully, folks will realize that pretty cool.”, or “Hmmm, there was a time when we a peregrine falcon, is that almost read about these rare?”, that’s all I got from birds being in the Lowfolks. Wow, I guess I am country in the same way that much of a nature nerd we talk about the passenafter all! Well, in an effort ger pigeon, Carolina parato try and put a little perkeet, and the ivory-billed spective on the peregrine woodpecker. falcon, as well as two othBreeding in the extreme northern United er Lowcountry falcons, the States and way up into Merlin and the American Peregrine Falcon Takes Flight Canada, the merlin (Falco Kestrel columbarius) makes its The peregrine falcon long distance migration (Falco peregrinus) is a to our area and further on crow-sized falcon with down to Florida and South sleek, powerful wings, America and spends the winter capable of very fast flight. These here. The merlin is a darker gray to falcons are amazing hunters, feeding brownish bird, is smaller than a permainly on birds of all sizes, but mainegrine, but is bigger and stockier than ly medium to small birds. There have the kestrel. With a heavily streaked been records, however, of falcons gochest and a weak, pale eyebrow, the ing after prey the size of crows, ducks, merlin can be pretty non-descript, and geese, and there’s even a documentcan be distinguished from the other ed attack on a sandhill crane! For the falcons because it lacks the “mousmost part, though, the falcons that mitache” or malar marking seen on the grate to our coast are mostly attacking peregrine and the kestrel. They are gulls, terns, shorebirds, and occasionvery powerful in flight and have rapid ally ducks, and other waterfowl. Their wing beats, often resembling a pigeon hunting technique is incredible and a trel Merlin American Kes in flight, hence the nickname of “pigeon thing of beauty. Sometimes, they hunt hawk”. Mostly associated with open from a perch, identifying their prey and fields, marshes, and grasslands, they then taking off in hot pursuit at speeds over 60 mph. They will also soar very high up in the air, looking for potential prey. feed on small birds and shorebirds and interestingly enough, have exhibited cooperaOnce they identify their prey, they drop into a steep dive (called a stoop), plummeting tive hunting techniques, where one merlin flushes a flock of birds and the other darts over 150 mph, where they strike their prey with a closed fist, delivering a stunning and off into the flock for its prey. They pursue and strike with a fierceness and determideadly blow. They then retrieve the bird in mid-air or from the ground and fly to a safe nation that is impressive for a small bird. An interesting fact, these cool little birds

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COME ON, Let me see you shake your tail feathers! were also called “lady hawks”, because noble women in the medieval times (great restaurant) used to hunt with merlins. One of the most famous of these gals is Catherine the Great, who owned a merlin. There is even conjecture that the merlin (which is British for “eagle”), inspired the name of King Arthur’s great magician and not the other way around!

The last falcon is a small bird that my granddaddy called a tilley hawk, but due to its size and propensity to take small birds, it was also called a sparrow hawk.

The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is smallest falcon in the U.S. but it packs a powerful punch in a little body. They feed mostly on insects, but will also take small songbirds, sparrows, etc., which they catch usually in the air and take it to the ground. Speaking of fierce, they have even been known to catch snakes and birds as big as robins, and have even been seen taking a gray squirrel! Wow! The kestrel is also one of the few birds of prey that is sexually dimorphic, which is a fancy way of saying the female looks different than the male. Kestrels are beautifully colored birds, with a spotted chest, reddish back, and (like the peregrine), a distinct mustache or malar. The females have red wings to match their backs, but the males have bluish wings to contrast against the reddish back, making it pretty easy to tell the difference. Kestrels, unlike the other falcons, can be seen all year long in the Lowcountry, mostly being seen perched on power lines and fences, where they search for their prey. They are the smallest falcon in the U.S. and in my opinion, one of the most handsome birds you will see!

Falcons have always captured our imagination and even the name “falcon” conjurs up images of fast flying, fierce birds with attitude and swagger. Think of all the mascots and professional sport teams that falcons have inspired and yes, even jet engines were designed after studying the airflow through the nostrils of a peregrine falcon. Make sure you keep your eyes open if you go to places like Savannah NWR, Donnelley WMA, Bear Island WMA or other coastal refuges. Check the power lines for kestrels, look for flushing sparrows and songbirds for a clue to the presence of a merlin, and if you see seagulls, shorebirds, and terns all get up in the air, it could be the work of a peregrine falcon swooping in for lunch!

DUDE PROFILE: Marvin Bouknight is a South Carolina native and has lived in the Lowcountry for over 15 years. A Clemson University graduate with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Marvin has been a professional naturalist for over 20 years and is currently the staff naturalist at Oldfield Club. Through his company, The Nature Nook, LLC, Marvin offers a variety of programs, seminars and workshops on topics such as the local flora and fauna, attracting wildlife to your backyard and wildlife photography. He also provides services such as interpretive center design, displays and features, interpretive program development including curriculum-based and guided lesson plan development, trail design and development, wildlife surveys and documentation, nature-based consultation, etc. He can be reached by calling (843)441-0961 or by e-mail at naturenookllc@gmail.com

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uring the Winter “off season” months, DUDES like to get out of of the facilities and directed us to our accommodations. After a very sincere THANK YOU town and enjoy some new experiences and a change of scen- and leaving them a few copies of the latest DUDE to enjoy, we pulled the DUDE Ram ery, not that ours is bad, mind you. Well, this past February, I de- Megacab to the other side of the marina resort. cided to gather up a DUDE POSSE and head down to West Palm Clean, well kept and very beautiful topical landscaping surrounds this unique place.

Beach, Florida and check out the magnificent Sailfish Marina The ground level rooms were quite inviting and as we checked in to our rooms, we were Resort that one of our favorite fishing DUDE’s, Captain Jason Dubose immediately struck by the simple efficient rooms. All the rooms have a nice simple had recommended to us. It wasn’t really hard to get people to say, “YES, I’M IN!” with tropical feel and each room is named after a game fish or Bahamas Island, complete some overnight temperatures in the 20’s and a couple bouts with sleet with a spectacular mounts of that fish and of course being the head and freezing rain. Jump on your horse and let’s ride down to DUDE, brotha Todd and I’s room had a gorgeous Sailfish. EffiWest Palm Beach DUDE and do some Sailfishin! ciency rooms with a stove, sink and refrigerator where Never having been to West Palm Beach, I was available to us. Fishing DUDES don’t really need all really impressed with this classy fishing mecca the bells and whistles in a room, as they spend as we rode in to the city limits. As we crossed most of their time on boats fishing. The the bridge from Rivera Beach to Singer Isrooms were very clean and we kind of felt land, Palm Beach Shores and saw the like we were time warped in to the 60’s masses of 50’ plus fishing yachts, we and 70’s with the old school appliances realized that YEAH, this is going to be a and decor. Very, very comfortable! To cool few days of fun in the sun. Immedithe bar DUDES! ately after crossing the bridge, we hung a We had to walk all of about 10 yards right on Lake Drive and soon we were at to this very large, beautifully appointed the plush landscaping gate of the Sailfish restaurant and bar located dockside with Marina Resort. The windows came down, the plenty of outdoor seating. There was an imhumidity slapped us in the face and I could not mediate energy when we walked in the place. help but feel like I was on a Caribbean Island with Groups of tourists dining, local groups hanging out DA WIZZARD WITH HIS BIG KING all the plush tropical flora and fauna. No, it doesn’t get at the bar, Captains with their crews and clients discussbelow freezing down here DUDE. ing the day’s events over a few cold ones, were all being taken We really had no idea of what to expect, but with Valet parking and live care of by the very accommodating friendly staff of bartenders, waiters music playing dockside, I figured, this might work. The flamboyant welcome check-in and waitress. As we quaffed our first adult beverages, we quickly realized that this is center, gift shop, marina ship store is fabulous. There’s no way you walk in this place definitely the place we were coming every day after fishing. Why go anywhere else and don’t roam around and check out all they have to offer. The lovely staff welcomed DUDE? us by saying, “Y’all must be the DUDES?!” I guess the DUDE hat and shirt kind of gave The Sailfish Marina Resort has quite the history as we found out. Big game sport us away. The friendly welcome ladies, gave us DUDES a very informative run through fishing came to Palm Beach County in the early 1900’s initially in the form of small skiffs

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rowed from the surf. In the late 1940’s, a dock for the area’s burgeoning charter fleet in to a battle royale. This wasn’t a mullet on the line. A smoker for sure DUDE! Our was constructed just north of the Inlet. The dock was first known as Roy’s Dock and able masters kept barking out orders; “Work him DUDE!, Reel down, Pull up! Don’t let then later as, Bill’s Marina, after long time owner Bill Bachstedt. Many old timers and him get too much line out on you!” We saw the silver flash and Captain Jason was corlocals still refer to this place as “Bill’s!” One can see many cool old school photos from rect, a pretty nice King Mackerel had come calling on the LUCKY HOOKER. Zack gaffed this period on the walls of the bar area. WOW! Must have been awesome to hang out the beast and we all quickly realized that this was a better than average King. Mid 30 at this place back in those days. In the late 70’s, Palm Beach inventor and entrepreneur, pound range made of a GOOD ON YA DUDE! Very exciting stuff, regardless of whether Alex Dreyfuoos combined Bill’s Marina and another juxtaposed large dock originally you were reeling in the fish or not. Ole Mikey was a bit flushed and sweaty after his called Bahia Mar and thus the Sailfish Marina & Resort was born. YES DUDES, this is battle, so we threw him a cold one and the big grin and SE smile on his face was PRICEBIG BOY, BIG GAME FISHING COUNTRY with rows and rows of 50’ plus fishing yachts LESS! Fish in the box! We were going to eat good that night. that are simply breathtaking! In July of 2004, the property was sold to American FinanUnfortunately, none of the much anticipated Atlantic Sailfish decided to pay us a visit, cial Group and they are thoroughly dedicated to keeping this a beautiful destination for but that’s fishin DUDE. all comers to enjoy.

After 9 to 10 hours on the water, believe me, you’re ready to get to the dock, clean The Charter Fleet that is on hand here at Sailfish Marina Resort, currently 16 strong, your fish, grab a shower, complete with the sting of the first sunburn of the year and has to be second to none. We saw a sweet 55‘ Viking, 58’ Hatteras and an awesome get to the bar for multiple beverages to wind down the day. The Sailfish Marina Resort 59‘ Carolina Custom. Yeah, this is BIG BOY FISHIN DUDE! All Captains may be reached restaurant and bar, open 7 days a week from 7 AM to 10 PM, being 10 yards away directly through their reservations department 561-420-9177. If Sailfishing is a sport from our room was very convenient and accommodating to say the least. We didn’t and most DUDES would agree that it is, we were residing at Yankee Stadium. We have to move our Dodge Ram DUDE Megacab the entire trip! We walked in to the were fortunate enough to already have our fishing charter pre-arranged, as one of our very classy appointed, yet comfortable restaurant bar favorite fishing DUDES, who many of you faithful followers area with our 20 pound plus bag of freshly caught of DUDE know, Captain Jason Dubose who King Mackerel and went to talk to the chef. Believe runs charters out of this area on his boss’s me, we were 7 hungry DUDES and the chef, said sweet fishing machine, “LUCKY HOOKER!” “Nice catch, let me fix y’all up!” After some regalia, during January, February and March. Get quenching cold beverages and general nonsensical your lazy asses out of bed DUDE and LET’S laughter, we started to wonder what happened to GO FISHING! our fish. It was time for some Chow DUDE! It was great to see our fishing buddy, CapTalk about “SHOCK & AWE”, well here comes tain Jason proudly aboard the 42‘ Yellowfin this Jethro Bodine sized platter with our fish delecfishing machine with very capable (3) 350 outtably prepared and laid out like a piece of artwork. boards hanging off the back to push us to our Sailfish Marina Resort Restaurant had simply out destination. The DUDE POSSE; long time Daydone themselves. The King Mackerel was skilltona Beach friend, Hugh Randall Hewitt, Beaufully prepared 3 ways; Grilled, Blackened and my fort restauranteurs, Michael “Rosie O’Grady’s” favorite, Fried with fresh tartar sauce. We ate, Pressley & Joe “Carolina Dog & Deli” Fox, joined ate and ate some more! Whew, what a master!

H TC brotha Todd and myself for this nice long ride. fully prepared fresh fish feast! Yeah, it hit the A C ’T N AILFISH WE DID S E TH H IT Jason introduced us to his masterful mate, Zack spot DUDE, but we had plenty left, so we deW E DUDE POSS Lynam, who is from the Lowcountry and we cided to feed the entire kitchen, bartenders shoved off. The awesome thing about fishing out and wait staff. What a great way to finish of Sailfish Marina Resort is that it’s just minutes a successful day of Big Boy Fishing, DUDE away from the Gulf Stream. As you exit out of Palm STYLE! Beach Inlet, it isn’t long before you are in 100 feet We couldn’t finish up our ride without briefof water with the shore line and high rises in plain ly discussing some of the other fine Southern sight, putting your lines out. Sailfish Marina ReFlorida seafood we enjoyed at this great ressort is only 45 miles from the Bahamas. That’s like taurant during our visit. Fresh spiny lobsters riding from Hilton Head Island to Beaufort. Beats delivered fresh by local fishermen, Oysters, the hell out of those multiple hour, slam banging, Clams & Jumbo Stone Crab Claws, Freshly beat you to death trips to the gulf stream from the caught sliced peppercorn tuna, fresh conch fritLowcountry. ters, Red Snapper Vera Cruz, Caribbean Jerk Sea As we cracked open our chilly liquid breakfast Scallops, fresh daily ABACO Grouper, Lump crab and watched the sun come up out of the Atlantic, cakes and a to die for, Coconut and almond EnMACDADDY KIN we realized that it was easily going to be in the crusted Fresh Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) topped with a GFISH PLATTER 80’s. It’s February and we have on shorts and Tbanana rum sauce. Oooooweee! You talkin about shirts! We DUDES were in awe as we watched our two fishing some good fresh seafood DUDE. I garonteee! I’d masters go to work. Captain Jason climbed up on his tower perch to scan the seas and ride my horse down to Sailfish Marina Resort just Zack started his knitting clinic. Knitting Clinic? Huh? What? To watch this DUDE first for the great seafood. put out a kite on the electric reel, we were a bit curious, but we quickly realized that he We simply can not thank Michele Sedge and her fine group of fellow workers enough was masterfully getting ready to put out the goodies. After all was said and done, Zack that make the Sailfish Marina Resort the great destination that it is and a place we will had three lines equally spaced out and attached to the main kite line, all dangling the return to every year. It was kind of sad when our few days in paradise had come to an very energetic big eye live baits on top of the water, as well as two lines running off the end and we had to pull out and head our horses north. Being from a resort area, we outriggers and one final line just off the back of the boat. As you looked off the back of really appreciated the sincere friendliness of the fine folks at Sailfish Marina Resort. the LUCKY HOOKER with the crystal blue water surrounding us, it was truly a thing of Of course we had to play tourists before we left this beautiful place and that included; beauty DUDE. Lines were everywhere and believe me, it takes lots of work, know how getting our photo taken with the Captain Morgan Statue dockside, having a wonderfully and talent to single handedly keep 6 lines and poles organized and fishing effectively. prepared breakfast & coffee in the beautiful outdoor seating located dockside by the AWESOME JOB ZACK! herd of Viking yachts, buying hats and t-shirts from their great gift shop for the memoWell, it wasn’t long before we decided to have our second course to breakfast in ries and taking a few photos of the captivating ambience with its magnificent vistas, the form of a chilly silver bullet can. A nice breeze, warm temperatures and the sun boats and grounds. beating down on our faces with a masterful tapestry of lines out suspending energetic I hope you enjoyed the ride with us DUDE and we will be getting another DUDE baits, made for one very pleasant environment. Captain Jason and Zack were in “Going POSSE together next year, so let us know if you want to tag along. The bigger the posse Green Mode” and we were LOCKED & LOADED! “Here he comes! Starboard outrigger! the better DUDE! If you are interested in taking your own posse to this piece of fishing Looks like a King!”, shouts Captain Jason from high above us DUDES. You quickly see paradise located at N 26 46.67’ W 80 02.43’ in Palm Beach Shores, Florida, then please the pole bow over and then the music starts. That sweet music is the sound of line call, Michele at 561-844-1724 or email her at, info@sailfishmarina.com and tell her the screaming off the reel and then it’s those magical two words all DUDES love to here, DUDE sent you. For a great overview of all this place has to offer, go to their website; “FISH ON!” Mikey “The Wizard” was Johnny on the spot and his morning quickly turned www.sailfishmarina.com and check it out DUDE!

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Cobia on the Fly

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BY CAPTAIN TUCK SCOTT

s I was sitting down in the outfitter to write this, I overheard turned to me and said, “What the hell happens when that thing eats?!” I couldn’t help a young lady, pointing at the fly rods, ask her father, “so that but laugh as I realized that the massive size of that fish was something he had never is just old-timey fishing?” After an audible laugh, my mind experienced before. Fortunately, the next one we encountered was a good bit smaller went to thinking about if only she could witness the excite- so he didn’t freeze up that time and he did get to cross Cobia off his bucket list. ment of a big brown Cobia closing in, opening that white That story gives the important things to think about when fly fishing to Cobia, bucket of a mouth and turning quickly away after the fly look for them off the flats in the deeper water, look for pushes on top when locating on disappears, she would have a different opinion. Unfortunately there are still the major- calm days and have a very aggressive strip of a big flashy fly, which you never stop or ity of people that only see fly fishing as what they have seen in the movies or even a slow until the fish has eaten. recent pharmaceutical (Symbicort) commercial! This time of year I am focused on the Preparing for Cobia season for me starts by paying attention to water temperaupcoming Cobia season that contradicts all of those stereotypes and thoughts about ture, with a magic number of 68 what fly fishing is. degrees, for when I will expect for I had a client, Jim, a few years back who wanted to them to head inshore. The best ly F n fly fish for redfish on a date in May, seasons end up with that rise in aught o ith Cobia c w t n e but wasn’t interested in water temperature happening li c d an Capt. Tuck Cobia. We started off before the flood tides that hapfishing the dropping tide pen mid to late April, because and amid the first four that flush of water seems to redfish he caught, there help push Cobia and bait into was conversation that our estuary. No matter the cleared up why he only water temperature though, wanted to fish for redfish.

I will have a 10 and an 11 The short story was that weight rigged for Cobia in redfish was on his bucket my boat by tax day and exlist. About thirty minutes pect the season to be slowbefore dead low tide, Jim ing by the end of June. I hooked his fifth redfish and also read reports of the Coas we slipped it back into bia bite that is occurring to the water, I pointed out to a the south of us, so I know slick calm Broad River and how far they have made it north in good numbers. said, “You could come here Once I hear of some guys another 100 times to fish and catching some fish offnever see better conditions shore here I know it is than what we have right now time for me to start payto sight cast to a Cobia. If you ing close attention to the surface of want to keep fishing for reds, we the water inshore so we can do some “Ole Timey” fishing to will, but if you want to write in these Big Brown Fish!

Cobia, so you can cross it off your Want me to hook you up DUDE?, then give us a call at BAY STREET OUTFITTERS list, we need to head off the flat now.” He agreed and off the flat we went to the deeper parts of the river. I put his 8 this Spring and let’s book a charter of a life time. Also check out our ad this issue, as weight away and took the 11, with a 3/0 Flashtail Whistler tied on, up to the front of we have some great ORVIS FLY FISHING SCHOOLS at OLDFIELD scheduled, as well as the boat to demonstrate. Laying a cast out, I explained that I would bring the boat to our REDFISH SCHOOLS that are held at our new store on Bay Street, Downtown Hiscasting range of the Cobia and get him to cast just beyond the fish, so that the fly would toric Beaufort, South Carolina! (843) 524-5250 BayStreetOutfitters.com cross the path of the swimming Broad River Brownie. “Once you have done that, then start stripping the fly as fast as you can and no mater what you do, do not stop or even DUDE PROFILE: Captain Tuck Scott is the slow down until you see the fish suck the fly in her mouth. Then let her turn with it and head guide for Bay Street Outfitters in Historic set her with a solid strip strike.”

Downtown Beaufort and has been guiding and Everywhere was slick so I put the engine just above idle and got to the highest instructing for the outfitter since 2004. He point on my boat to start looking for that signature wake or push that these fish make started fishing the waters of the Lowcountry with his grandfather at age 5 and though pulled while on top to get the sun to help them metabolize their food faster. Though even away to attend Clemson University he considers some fairly rough conditions can let you see Cobia near the surface, so long as there his home Beaufort, SC. is good sun, this was one of those days that makes life almost too easy which was He has heavily fished South Carolina’s exemplified by the fact that we saw the first Cobia within 2 or 3 minutes of slowing Lowcountry from Charleston to Savannah and the boat down. She was a fat and lazy fish hardly pushing any water, just wallowing has incorporated his fly fishing experience of around on top. I knew she was huge but Jim had no idea of size. I moved the boat into twenty years plus to exclusively target saltwater casting range as she was already facing us. I got him to put the fly just in front of her species here in Beaufort, SC. Capt. Tuck targets redfish, seatrout, ladyfish, cobia, tarpon, face, which he did perfectly. Loudly I said, “Strip, Strip, Strip…” She started closing and sheepshead on the fly as well as on light tackle from a 2014 Hell’s Bay Professional. quickly and about 20 feet from the boat both of us could see all 60-70 pounds of her, Because of its unmatched excitement, sight fishing is his primary method of targeting most she opened her massive mouth and Jim stopped stripping. I yelled, “Don’t Stop, Strip, species.

Strip...” Just that fast, she lost interest in a fly that was no longer swimming, and as it Tuck is one of the instructors for Bay Street Outfitters’ Redfish School as well as sunk, I looked back at Jim, who with his back to me, was completely frozen. With the The Orvis Fly Fishing School in Oldfield. He is an Orvis Endorsed Guide and a Hell’s Bay Professional Guide. (843) 534-5250, Cell (843) 271-5406. fish long gone, I asked Jim if he was okay, another moment went by, “Jim?” He slowly

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PORT ROYAL SOUND FOUNDATION

Connecting People With The Waters & Lands of Port Royal Sound

Maritime Center Starting to Take Shape

BY BRAD MCDONALD

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his past Winter DUDE was invited along with the Hilton Head Island and Beaufort Fishing Clubs, as well as the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources agents and employees to stop by the location at the old Lemon Island marina located on Hwy 170, which is currently being renovated to check out the progress, have some cold beers & fellowship, Waddell Mariculture Center fresh shrimp Frogmore Stew, thanks for cooking Marine Rescue Squadron Bluffton 1B, some of Michael Sigler’s amazing seafood chowder and enjoy a presentation by David Harter and Chris Marsh, PRSF Board Members. DUDE this place is going to ROCK! The Maritime Center will feature exhibits, classrooms, hands-on learning spaces and other areas where everyone can learn and celebrate the uniqueness of the Sound and have diverse and fun opportunities to experience and connect with the Port Royal Sound Area! Thanks for sharing the architectural renderings Judy. Can’t wait to see it all finished and active.

The Port Royal Sound Foundation would like to send out a Special Thank You to Sharon and Dick Stewart whose generosity made this Maritime Center more than just a vision. Soon it will be a reality.

PRSF would like to acknowledge some of their corporate sponsors and major funders; 4M Metals, Beau-

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fort Design Build, Carroll Enterprises, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, DuPriest Construction, Hilton Head Glidden, Hilton Head Security Systems Inc., Metalcrafts,Patterson Construction,SCE&G and Ward Edwards.

If you would like to help, please contact Judy Almand, Executive Director, to learn more about donor and sponsorship opportunities and benefits. jalmand@portroyalsoundfoundation.org (843) 810-6881 Check out their website frequently (portroyalsoundfoundation.org/maritime-center) for updates on our progress!

Hey DUDES & DUDETTES, come TEE EM UP with us and help raise some funds Monday, May 19 at the beautiful Callawassie Island Golf Club for the 1st Annual Callawassie Island/Port Royal Sound Foundation Golf Tournament. These gorgeous Tom Fazio courses border the spectacular marshes and tidal creeks of the Port Royal Sound. Proceeds from this special golf tournament will go toward the programs and conservation efforts of the Port Royal Sound Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate about and conserve and protect the waters of the Port Royal Sound. Call Judy and get your team signed up and/or sponsor a hole. All donations are tax deductible and go directly towards their 501 (c)(3) nonprofit mission. See you there DUDE! FORE THE HEALTH OF THE PORT ROYAL SOUND!

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ATHLETIC EVENTS

Please visit the Events Registration page for event applications.

SATURDAY, June 7

Youth Soccer Tournament Sponsored by Grassroots Soccer Beaufort High School Football Field 8:30 am check-in; 9:00 am start time Register by May 9th Entry fee of $15.00 per person $20.00 per person after May 9th

June 14 Sports Saturday

Horseshoe Tournament Beaufort High School Practice Fields (behind the school) 8:30 am check-in; 9:00 am start time Register by June 6th Entry fee of $40.00 per two person team Volleyball Tournament Beaufort High School Practice Fields (behind the school) 9:30 am check-in; 10:00 am start time Register by May 30th Entry fee of $65.00 per three person team $15.00 for a junior team

Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22 Men’s Golf Tournament Fripp Island Ocean Point & Ocean Creek Golf Courses 8:00 am check-in; 9:00 am shotgun start Register by June 13th Entry fee of $175.00 per person

Saturday, June 28

It’s time to start planning and getting your teams together for all the fun filled Beaufort Water Festival Sporting Events.

Please visit our website at www.bftwaterfestival.com for more information on these and other events to be held during the 59th Annual Beaufort Water Festival. Please also visit our Facebook page, facebook.com/BFTH20FEST and follow us on Twitter,@BeaufortH2OFest.

Corn Hole Tournament Sponsored by +( 9VVÄUN The Shed in Port Royal 9:30 am check-in; 10:00 am start time Register by June 20th Entry fee of $40.00 per two-person team

Saturday, July 19

Badminton Tournament Sponsored by (* /HY]L`»Z :JYLLU 7YPU[PUN Waterfront Park 8:30 am check-in; 9:00 am start time 9LNPZ[LY I` 1\S` [O 3PTP[LK [V [OL ÄYZ[ LU[YPLZ Entry fee of $30.00 per two-person team Bocce Tournament Sponsored by Joco Construction/Sea Island Elevator 8am-12pm Waterfront Park Register by July 11th 7:30 am check-in; 8:00 am start time Entry fee of $40.00 per two-person team

Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20 Croquet Tournament (Golf Croquet) Sponsored by Modern Jewelers Dataw Island Croquet Lawns 8:30 am check-in; 9:00 am start time Register by July 11th Entry fee of $25.00 per person for one tournament; $35.00 per person for both tournaments

Wednesday, July 23 & Thursday, July 24 Croquet Tournament (9 Wicket) Sponsored by: Modern Jewelers Waterfront Park 8:30 am check-in; 9:00 am start time Register by July 11th Entry fee of $25.00 per person for one tournament; $35.00 per person for both tournaments

Friday, July 25

Bed Race Sponsored by (K]HUJLK 4VSK ;LJOUVSVNPLZ Corner of Bay Street & Harrington Street 4:30 pm check-in; 5;00 pm start time Same day registration based on space availability Entry fee of $25.00 per team

OPENING CEREMONY & CONCERT

FRIDAY, JULY 18th Admiral of the Fleet

OPENING CEREMONY WATERFRONT PARK GATES OPEN AT 6PM PARRIS ISLAND MARINE CORPS BAND FIREWORKS AT DUSK

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HEALING HEROES OF THE LOWCOUNTRY FUND

Serving Those Who Have Sacrificed

BY BRAD MCDONALD

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first learned of this great organization a little over a year ago when the Lieutenant Dan heroes are not just of the military genre, they include first responders like our great, fire fighters, Band Weekend and the Independence Fund came together with this group to put on a emergency EMTers and of course our fine law enforcement officers; State Patrol, Beaufort County great week of activities and events for our wounded warriors right here in Beaufort County. Sheriff Deputies and various local police officers. When we need their help, THEY ARE THERE A Golf Tournament, Fly Fishing Clinics, Fishing Outings, Outdoor Retreats all finished up by DUDE, so it only makes sense when they fall on tough times that WE ARE THERE for them. a great performance by Gary Sinise and his Lieutenant Dan Band. Though it was great to Many situations, possibly unseen by many, like helping our returning soldiers creating a balbe a part of this great multi-year ultra successful week, I was a bit miffed as to why they ance between caring for their loved ones, spouspacked up and moved the event to Charleston. Deja Vu, the Family Circle Magazine ladies es and children all the while trying to deal with nd, Colonel CRD Parris Isla ospital M ng tennis championships that dropped Sea Pines Resort the challenges of being re-acclimated in to di an m al H s, Com mmanding Nav t retta Reynold Co Lo , al ar er Le like a hot potato, for Charleston and Dancivilian society need our assistance. Helping en e G nn er A uests; Brigadi MCAS Beaufor ufort, Captain iels Island, however we here in Beaufort Honored G tha, Commanding MCAS Bea iein, Commanding MAG 31 them find game-full employment, as well as in Mur iam Lieb Ill ra B W l ne lo Co County are a resilient bunch. Hey, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting them psychologically helpful counselBeaufort and Lt. Dan created in Beaufort during the filming dealing with post traumatic stress disorder ing of Forrest Gump? Gary Sinise told me (PTSD), should be important to all of us here personally he loved filming the scene of in the United States of America. Fire fighters him on Forrestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Tom Hanksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shrimp boat, and Law Enforcements officers often get seJenny juxtaposed to the downtown Beaufort verely harmed and sometimes even pay the Marina. You would think they would want to ultimate price with their lives by helping us keep the event here in good ole Beaufort with stay safe, so one can imagine they and their that history and our strong military communifamilies can find themselves in less than ty, however it would appear that money and a desirable situations, psychologically and bigger venue won out, (note: saw where the Lt. financially. Hey, if they are there for US, Dan Band is scheduled for the North CharlesWE SHOULD BE THERE FOR THEM DUDE! ton Coliseum on September 20th later this year) So come join this great group and help us however our Beaufort County Heroes still have help those who are THE REAL HEROES needs....they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave DUDE! here in the United States of America. Look The mission of the Healing Heroes of the for their AMMO DONATION BOXES at many local establishment and for upcomLowcountry Fund, an all-volunteer, not-for-profit ing fundraising events this Fall. You may send your kind caring donations to HEALING HEROES OF organization established in 2013, is to honor, empower and support our wounded military heroes, THE LOWCOUNTRY FUND, Post Office Box 1171, Beaufort, South Carolina 29902. You may send first responders and their families/caregivers, as needed, that may arise during hospitalization all inquiries to Dick Rooney at; rjrooney@centurylink.net LIKE then on Facebook and you can stay and/or recovery as well as to provide assistance for those with perpetuating requirements. Our in touch with all our latest efforts to HELP OUR LOCAL HEROES HEAL!

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HELP OF BEAUFORT ~ Taking Care of Those In Need ~

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BY BRAD MCDONALD

hen I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed staff of Dietitians and Chefs prepare these nutritional meals. The cost of the meal is only anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone and I’m a very reasonable $2.50! HELP of Beaufort pays this fee monthly in advance, so you can even more self assured, now I’ve find I’ve changed my mind and imagine they need assistance in the Cash Flow department. Those individuals that can help people open up the door. This past March I spent part of my afford to pay the full $2.50, do so, or a budgeted $1.25 (half-price) is charged OR HELP just day doing just this very thing, as I joined one of the many very car- provides it FREE and picks up the tab.

These hot, healthy, well-balance meals are delivered by these able elves who are doing individuals that make up the MOBILE MEALS PROGRAM for HELP of Beaufort. It was a very humbling experience and it was very gratifying to see Local nating their allotted days and times. Today’s Mobile Meal; Sliced Pork Tenderloin, Mashed People Helping Local People in Need without any help from the government. THIS IS THE Taters and Gravy, Mixed Vegetables (carrots, cauliflower & peas), brownie cake and peach slices accompanied by selected beverage. Looked good and smelled good to me DUDE! AMERICAN WAY DUDE! It must be very difficult for someone to have to swallow their pride and ask for HELP, but Not only are these HELPERS donating their time, they use their own horse so to speak and pay for the expense of travel, which eventually reality sets in and they find themselves saying, “Help me if you can, I’m feeling includes over priced gasoline. Huh? down and I do appreciate you being round!” Well, this fine group What? Gas for a horse? One by one, of HELP VOLUNTEERS do get the GDD DUDE and myself systematiaround every Monday through cally made stop by stop. All of these Friday around lunch time. No people need HELP, believe me! Some exceptions for holidays mind are ill, some are mentally challenged you. Roughly 70 very needy and or elderly and some simply can not deserving individuals are visited get out and/or afford these healthy Monday through Friday by a fleet meals. All these local networking of volunteers that embark from referred recipients are very cordial, the cafeteria at Beaufort Memorial receptive and appreciative. Some Hospital. invite you in to talk and others simThe MOBILE MEALS Program ply affectionally & gratefully nod in of HELP of Beaufort began back in appreciation. This may be the only January of 1983. The goal of the person these people see each day, program is to provide a hot dietarily so GDD DUDE makes the extra efcorrect meal five days a week for fort to kind of overtly observe the disabled, handicapped or otherwise particular individuals’ living conhousebound individuals who are dition and general disposition. A unable to cook for themselves. At necessary systematic checking the present time, this great program E MEALS IL OB on these prideful worthy people M serves Northern Beaufort County inUP G IN PACK RBARA HAZZARD BA & is a very beneficial bi-product of N cluding the Port Royal, Shell Point and AL OO IT M SP TH BE ORIAL HO AT BEAUFORT MEM MOBILE MEALS’ frequent visits.

Lady’s Island areas. Come on DUDE, I want to throw an additional jump on your horse and let’s take a tip of the hat to the GDD DUDE, as he told me he occasionally took ride with the MOBILE MEALS PROalong his lovely, intelligent and impressionable daughter for the experience. “I think it GRAM for HELP. I tied my horse off at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital cafeteria located on Ribaut Road teaches her a good lesson of seeing other caring individuals helping out others in need complete its Priceless View of the Beaufort River, the Downtown Marina, Woods Memorial without any government intervention.”, states GDD. What a great father figure role model Bridge and Waterfront Park area. DUDE, it’s worth going there just to enjoy the magnificent DUDE! There are other volunteers that do the same, showing the younger, next generation view. AH YES! This is the LOWCOUNTRY DUDE! Take a PEEK! FYI, the Beaufort Memorial that there is more to life than texting, tweeting and being sucked in to hours of internet and Hospital cafeteria is open to the public and soon this DUDE will be chowing down there, facebook time. Us older DUDES need to make an extra effort to pry these youngsters away but that was not our mission today. I met my fellow trailblazer, Good Deed Doer (GDD) who from the smartphones and get them more personally socially engaged before we end up wishes to remain anonymous for non-self glorifying reasons in the kitchen area. There in with a generation of socially handicapped individuals.

HELP of Beaufort, complete with their roughly 35 volunteers, united with Beaufort Methe immediate left corner was a well organized group of volunteers at the ready to GET R morial Hospital, prepared and delivered over 17,000 MOBILE MEALS last year. A pretty DONE DUDE! These healthy hearty meals and caring individuals come together in the Diet Kitchen of stupendous and admirable feat indeed! A BIG DUDE TIP OF THE HAT to all those involved. the Beaufort Memorial Hospital.“We feel very strongly about the program and its effects on Beth Moon is the MOBILE MEALS Program Coordinator can you may contact her by the community,” said Raymond Pridgen, Food and Nutrition General Manager for Beaufort phone (843) 812-1718 or via email at bethwmoon@gmail.com The United Way of BeauMemorial Hospital. “Nutritionally, the body needs food for strength and to aid in the ability fort County subsidizes a major share of this program, but HELP could use some extra HELP to fight disease. We aim to do what we can to educate and help our community achieve DUDES! They welcome donations from individuals, businesses, organizations, foundations this.” Very regimented and organized for sure. There are roughly 70 needy individual and churches alike, as well as able volunteers of dedicated members of our community stops broken down in to (7) 10 stop routes. Each of the 10 routes are handled by a God to deliver or work at the HELP House. The donations are and should be totally tax exempt Blessed HELP Volunteer. Here, they exchange some pleasantries, grab their big black under the provisions of their 501-3c status, so mail YOUR HELP to HELP of Beaufort PO BOX 472, BEAUFORT, SC 29901-472 HELP of Beaufort has various fundraising events insulated bags and one by one, off they go like Santa’s elves on Christmas Eve. As one can imagine, certain deliveries require specific dietary requirements for various throughout the year that you should participate in if at all possible. So, if you can HELP IN reasons. This is why it is so significant and appreciable that Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s ANY WAY...., please do so DUDE!

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DUDE’S BEST FRIEND is without a doubt A DOG! Unconditional LOVE is some- ous FBI SWAT teams. This Special Agent for the FBI has a perfect complement in his wife and times hard to find in a mate, however it’s a given when it comes to a dog. soul mate, Rebecca.

DUDE recently spent some time over a few brewskis and burgers at Fat Patties After moving to Beaufort, Rebecca opened a branch of an Atlanta-based mortgage company getting to know Rebecca Bass better and learning more about the great group and grew it to annual financings of $27 million. Rebecca then became Dean of Continuing that is THERAPY DOGS INCORPORATED. Education at the Technical College of the Lowcountry and then Director of Development and I’ve seen therapy dogs doing their good deeds on Alumni Relations for Beaufort Academy. Get the idea that this is an TV over the years, but somehow seeing them work their exceptional, very special person, DUDE?!

MAGIC in person is quite a bit more awe-inspiring In the 1980’s, Rebecca was introduced to the and moving. I truly believe dogs can and do whole idea of Therapy Dogs while living in sense things that humans cannot. Their Connecticut. Her love and compassion for ability to pick up on someone’s emopeople and dogs has come to fruition tional state and determine whether with her affiliation with THERAPY they need help or are in need DOGS INC. headquartered out of some love and caring comof Cheyenne, Wyoming. Their passion is astonishing. Their motto, “Sharing Smiles & sense of smell being 400 Joy!” is alive and well here times greater than humans in the Lowcountry. Rebecca, certainly has a lot to do with Frank, and many other likea dog’s ability to assess situaminded locals with their welltions in a variety of ways. They trained dogs perform regular also have an innate empathy tovisits at several assisted living ward humans. facilities. In addition, they conduct My first real experience watching the ARF! (“Animals make Reading Therapy Dogs in action was a couple Fun!”) program at several elementary Rebecca Bass relaxes with her two Therapy Dogs Inc. of years ago at the great event that is Saschools and the YMCA of Beaufort County.

Dobermans, Chloe (left) and Mousse (right) fari Club International’s Wheelchair and Wounded Children are more comfortable reading to the Warriors Hunt. Rebecca and company were there walkdogs because they do not feel that they are being judged ing these amazingly friendly, caring, and compassionate animals or mocked if they make a mistake. Members of Therapy Dogs Inc. through the patriotic crowd. Of course these dogs are well trained and are remarkable people working with exceptionally trained dogs exceptionally friendly, but when they approached a Wounded interacting with a variety of groups of people that truly benefit Warrior in a wheelchair they seemed to identify a difference in from these interconnectivities. Rebecca is constantly looking for them not being just another person. They offered themselves to individuals with very virtuous dogs to come together as a unified be readily petted and admired by some of our wounded Ameriteam and join her as local members of Therapy Dogs Inc. Once can Heroes. It was obvious these God-gifted animals were makthe individual handler volunteer is pre-screened by Rebecca and ing eye contact and somehow subconsciously communicating is deemed to have the right stuff, they and their dog go through and connecting with these soldiers that had been through some quite the internship. Initially the handler goes out and observes very serious trauma. A beautiful spectacle to witness, DUDE! other veteran handlers working their magic while taking notes What kind of person heads up such a great cause and helps of how they work with the dogs to successfully intercommuniant in the ip ic rt a p a g bring comfort to those dealing with less than pleasant situations in cate with their subjects. Now that the handler has seen a true ghtin Chloe is deli Hunt event r io rr a life? Rebecca Bass, that’s who! Rebecca is originally from Philly professional in action, they are then encouraged to start workW d e Wound and graduated from Rutgers University School of Law. Exceping with and training their dog to pass the required therapy tional people accomplish exceptional things and it really wasn’t dog evaluation. surprising to find out she has been a high ranking corporate What types of dogs make the best Therapy Dogs, you might executive for some amazing international corporations such as wonder? Well, all kinds– large and small, purebred and All-AmerGeneral Electric, Motorola, Home Depot and Lexis-Nexis. ican mixed breeds. Rebecca and Frank’s two therapy dogs are Another thing I’ve found out over my many decades is Mousse and Chloe, both rescued from the Doberman Rescue of the that exceptional people usually have exceptional soul mates Triad in Greensboro, North Carolina. (www.doberman-rescue.com.) and Rebecca’s husband, Frank Vandegrift fits that bill. Frank Other local Therapy Dogs Inc. members include Great Danes, Terriserved in the United States Air Force Security Service during ers, Bichon Frisées, Cocker Spaniels, Labradors, Golden Retrievers Frank Vande Vietnam and then went through college and law school on the and my personal favorite, a rescued Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Regrift and Mo u s s p e a rt lo GI Bill. He met Rebecca in law school at Rutgers. Frank is a triever named Lakota. She is an absolutely magnificent animal that I icipating in the ARF! Pro ve gram special person in his own right. He became a Special Agent could not keep my hands off of by petting her and telling her what a with the FBI where he was also a firearms instructor and was a member of varigood girl she is. Though I have no real need of therapy, (a statement

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Mousse is very attentive to a young reader in the ARF! Program (Animals make Reading Fun!) which could be argued by some women in my past), I felt an immediate sense of peace and tranquility when interacting with this gorgeous dog. I now understand how this helps people cope, adapt and even learn through this remarkable, beneficial synergy with these dogs.

Certainly one can imagine how these prodigious dogs make a Wounded Warrior feel.

Truly a touching experience to witness, but as I found out, Rebecca and the other marvelous volunteers of Therapy Dogs Inc. work with many local groups. They are periodic and frequent visitors to many local assisted living facilities that house many of the Lowcountry’s senior citizens. Helena House, Summit Place and River Oaks are a few of the very fortunate facilities that receive visits from this altruistic group of volunteers and their dogs. They also pay visits to the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro where the dogs can interact and show compassion to many of our American Heroes.

Therapy Dogs are not just for older citizens, Veterans and Wounded Warriors as they are very engaging when it comes to our youngsters out there. Rebecca and company pay systematic regimented visits to Beaufort Elementary and St. Helena Elementary schools to interface with these Chloe poses w very impressionable children. They actuith one of her ally allow these children in first through many admirer s at a local third grades to read aloud to the dogs. assisted living home.

The dogs are very attentive and comforting to the children, allowing them to be able to read and project themselves with minimal stress and anxiety.

Certainly a confidence building exercise, especially when social interaction seems to be on the decline with the youth of today as they mindlessly bury themselves in their smart phones. The reading program that Rebecca started over four years ago was just recognized with the highest award presented to volunteers at the YMCA of Beaufort County. Well done y’all...Well Done!

Rebecca emphasizes that these visits are not just good for the owner-handlers and groups of folks they are visiting, but they are good for the dogs as well. She gleefully states, “Hey, these dogs need a job too!” Indeed they do! She tells us of how the dogs come home tired and seemingly satisfied from their successful and worthwhile day’s effort. Not a bad life if you ask me, DUDE! A therapy dog needs to be obedience trained and have an easygoing temperament that enables the dog to be relaxed when meeting new people and new dogs. If you are a serious dog person, have compassion and experience working with dogs and people and most importantly, have time to volunteer to bring some happiness, smiles and joy to members of our community, then feel free to contact Rebecca at her email address: rwbass@embarqmail. com. She is a great American citizen and a very caring person, so if you have the RIGHT STUFF to become part of this great group of people, better known as THERAPY DOGS INC., contact Rebecca. You can peruse the requirements for becoming a Therapy Dogs Incorporated team on their website: www.therapydogs.com. BOW WOW FOR NOW, DUDES!

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FOWL HUNTING DOG (Puppy) TRAINING (Part II)

BY DR. REGGIE SIGMON

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boredom sets in. Again, a treat is a great idea.

For a gun dog, you are going to take him into the field for runs with exposure to birds and gunshots (you should be going in daily walks anyway).

It’s fine to run with other dogs on occasion, but generally it should be just you and your dog. Try to keep talking, yelling, and whistling to a minimum as you and your pet form an “invisible bond.” He will learn to check back (keep an eye on you and where you are going). As your pup gets larger, put a short lead or check cord (6-12 foot stiff rope that won’t get caught on brush and briars) on his collar. The dog will soon ignore it, but it is a valuable training tool to help you control and handle your dog in the field. This is when your dog is exposed to birds (tweety birds, pigeons, quail, etc). Wild quail are the best teacher, but pigeons and released quail are what most of us use.

Whatever birds you use, make sure they are strong fliers the dog can’t catch or run down after a short flight. I started Lucy (our GSP pup) at 3-4 months by holding a live pigeon in front of her and really getting her excited. I released the bird and she took off chasing it. As she chased the bird, I shot a blank pistol. This not only makes her “birdy” but conditions her to gunshots. I also shoot when she points and chases tweety birds.

Now when she hears a gunshot, she gets excited and looks for where the action is located. Most of us work our dogs on released quail (again good fliers that the dog cannot catch). If you know where the bird is planted, you can lead your young dog in on the check cord for a point (or flush for some breeds). Once pointing, you can “style up” your dog gently saying, “WHOA!” then have an assistant flush the bird (remember you are kneeling

t’s spring DUDES! You and your new hunting pup have settled into a routine at home. The pup is housebroken and not too many objects are chewed up. The pup has learned “NO!” (combined with a stern tone in your voice and gentle correction—no hitting or spanking). Other important commands can be worked into your daily schedule. Only do each command a couple of times per day to avoid boredom. When the pup is running towards you say, “HERE!” (or “Come”) and praise him when he arrives. If he is dawdling, then turn (or walk away) and his natural tendency to chase will kick in. An occasional treat (I like Cheezits) as a reward is a good idea. “SIT!” is the easiest command. Hold your hand up saying sit and pressing the pup’s butt down. Once sitting, you walk away saying, “STAY!” When the pup moves, set him in the same spot and repeat the process. Don’t forget the generous praise and occasional treats.

“WHOA!” is a little harder. Before going outside or to eat, stop the pup at the door or bowl saying, “Whoa.” Set him up as you gently praise him (“good whoa”). Then tap him on the head and say, “OK.” Use “OK” as your release command from “SIT” and “STAY” also. Practice these commands inside, in the yard, and in the field. Whenever you put him in his crate or kennel (for the night or a trip in the car) say, “KENNEL”. Again praise him and leave an occasional treat in the kennel. This is a perfect time to learn retrieving.

Throw a ball or toy down a hallway. The pup HAS to bring it back to you.

Praise him. Gently take the ball from him as you say, “GIVE”. Don’t play “tug of war” or “keep away” with him. Do this 2-3 times and stop before

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beside your young dog and controlling him with a check cord). When the bird flushes, let him chase it. He will eventually learn he cannot catch it and will become “steady to wing”. Eventually, he will learn the game is that he points (or flushes for some breeds), you shoot, and he gets to retrieve. If your dog does catch a bird, don’t make a big deal of it. Go back to another bird (perhaps with your pup on a check cord for better control) to finish with a good point. Usually 3-4 birds per session is all a young pup can stand before “spasming out” and being too excited to learn.

Part of field conditioning is exposure to water. A “kiddie pool” in your back yard can be very good and fun for a young pup. As you take walks in the field, cross creeks and find ponds with shallow areas, let the pup drink and play. If it’s hot, he may start swimming without even realizing it. This is a good time to take an older dog who likes to swim. To coax him into the water, you may have to wade out or swim yourself. You can also throw dead birds or retrieving dummies into the water a few feet (gradually increasing distance and depth).

Let’s also talk about dog psychology and dominance. First, you are leader of the pack. Being dominant does NOT mean physically hitting or subduing the dog (this teaches him to fear you). Dominance IS the dog looking to you for direction.

One way to show your alpha status is by feeding the dog (usually twice a day for pups). He soon learns food comes from you. Another way is by not letting a young pup on the furniture. You may let him sit in your lap with your permission, but he shouldn’t be on the couch or chair unattended. When he gets older, calmer and understands the pecking order, you may let him on the furniture. When a pup tests his boundaries (such as jumping on people), tell him “NO” and correct the behavior. Give a toy or chew as a distraction (remember he is full of energy, just like a 2 year old child that can’t sit still). If he needs correction outside (such as for digging) use a squirt bottle or throw a rolled up towel at him. If they continue to ignore you, pick them up (a clear sign of dominance) and put them in “time out’ (crate, kennel, backyard) for a short period of time. Dogs are social animals and being removed from the pack (your family) is significant punishment. Whether in the house, yard, or field if you are usually going towards the pup then the pup is being dominant. If the pup is typically coming towards you, you are dominant. When on a lead in the field the pup’s natural tendency is to run around and ignore your commands (exert their dominance). Your job is to gently, firmly make him do the command (here, heel, fetch, whoa, etc). Sometime in this process, he should make eye contact with you. By making eye contact, he is submitting to you (listening to you and looking to you for leadership). While teaching “Heel” and “Whoa” to Lucy, I have had to stand there 1-2 minutes until she quit looking at the surroundings and looked up at me (submitted). Then I released her and let her run around.

Finally, I think electronic training collars are great tools. We waited until Lucy was 6 months old before getting an electronic containment system for the yard. We also got an electronic collar for reinforcing commands in the yard and eventually the field. This was only after she knew what the commands meant. Start LOW and go SLOW. You still should do the basic yard work with your dog before using an electronic collar. ENJOY your pup’s first year (though there are always times of exasperation). There is nothing like hunting in the field with your dog that you helped train DUDE.

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Situated within the state-of-the-art PAL Adoption Center, the clinic has already proven to lower operating costs there by serving the animals in the PAL rescue and adoption programs. Now open to the public by appointment on Mondays and Thursdays, the clinic provides spay/neuter services, wellness exams, vaccinations and basic veterinary services like heart-worm tests.

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Dear HAROLD, Two Lowcountry rednecks are out hunting and as they are walking along they came upon a huge hole in the ground. They approach it and are amazed at the size of it. The first hunter says, “Wow, that’s some hole; I can’t even see the bottom. I wonder how deep it is?” The second hunter says,” I don’t know. Let’s throw somethin’ down there, listen and see how long it takes to hit bottom.”

The first hunter says, “Hey, there’s an old automobile transmission over there. Give me a hand, we’ll throw it in and see.” So they pick it up and carry it over and count one, two, three and heave it in the hole. They are standing there listening, looking over the edge, when they hear a rustling behind them. As they turn around, they see a goat come crashing through the underbrush, run up to the hole and without hesitation, jump in headfirst.

While they are standing there staring at each other in amazement, peering into the hole, trying to figure out what that was all about, an old farmer saunters up. “Say there,” says the farmer, “You fellers didn’t happen to see my goat around here anywhere, did you?” The first hunter says, “Funny you should ask, but we were just standing here a minute ago and a goat came running out of the bushes doin’ bout a hunnert miles an hour and jumped . . .headfirst into this here hole!!!!”

The old farmer said, “Naw, that’s impossible . . .I had him chained to a transmission.”

Signed, DUDE Here’s Your Sign Dear DHYS, Ha! That’s a good one DUDE! Gotta love Lowcountry Rednecks. Even when they are trying to get my friends and I to bite their silly plastic worms. Nice Try DUDES! Some fish are smarter than you think!

HAROLD Dear HAROLD, I know you’ve heard stories about blonde women not being the sharpest tools in the shed, however it seems that BLONDE DUDES’s bulbs ain’t exactly much brighter. For example; A wife asks her bonde husband, “Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk and if they have avocados, get 6.” A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife asks him, “Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?” He replied, “They had avocados.”

Signed, His Elevator Does Not Go To The Top Floor Dear, HEDNGTTTF, If you’re a woman, I’m sure you’re going back to read it again! Men will get it the first time. My work is done here.

HAROLD Dear HAROLD, Why do DUDES think they are smarter than women all the time, especially when it comes to married men and women and cars? Sometimes

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men just don’t get it DUDE! I was talking to my husband about some car trouble I was having.

I said, “Honey baby, there is trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor.” My husband replies, “Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous!” I responded, “I tell you the car has water in the carburetor.” He said, “You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Where’s the car?” I told him, “In the pool you fool!”

Signed, Rosie Palms Dear RP, Is your husband BLONDE? The lights are on but nobody is at home! Better keep an eye on that DUDE! HAROLD Dear HAROLD, I just found out VERY A FRIGHTENING STATISTIC. This is a frightening statistic INDEED! Probably one of the most worrisome in recent years. 25% of the women in this country are on medication for mental Illness.

That’s scary DUDE. Signed, I Don’t Like Spiders & Snakes!

to check speeding vehicles approaching the town of Beaufort near the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort . The officers were suddenly surprised when the radar gun began reading 300 miles per hour and climbing. The officer attempted to reset the radar gun, but it would not reset and then it suddenly turned off. Just then, a deafening roar over the Palmetto tree tops on Hwy 21 revealed that the radar had in fact, locked on to a USMC F/A-18 Super Hornet which was engaged in a low flying exercise.

Back at the South Carolina Highway Patrol Headquarters in Columbia the Patrol Captain fired off a complaint to the US Naval Base Commander at MCAS Beaufort for shutting down his equipment. The reply came back in true USMC style: Dear Captain, Thank you for your letter.... You may be interested to know that the tactical computer in the F/A 18 Hornet had detected the presence of and subsequently locked on to your hostile radar equipment and automatically sent a jamming signal back to it, which is why it shut down. Furthermore, an Air-to-Ground missile aboard the fully armed aircraft had also

automatically locked on to your equipment’s location. Fortunately, the Marine Pilot flying the Hornet recognized the situation for what it was, quickly responded to the missile system alert status and was able to override the automated defense system before the missile was launched to destroy the hostile radar position on the side of Hwy 21, north of Beaufort. The pilot suggests you cover your mouths when swearing at them, since the video systems on these jets are very high tech. Sergeant Johnson, the officer holding the radar gun, should get his dentist to check his left rear molar. It appears the filling is loose. Also, the snap is broken on his holster.”

Signed, Colonel Sanders Dear Colonel, Thank you and all your soldiers for your service to this great country DUDE! We LOVE OUR MARINES here in Beaufort! OH and can I get regular recipe, mashed taters & gravy, slaw and a freshly baked biscuit with that? Oooorah & Semper Fi DUDE! HAROLD

Dear IDLS&S, Frightening INDEED DUDE! BUT, even more frightening if you think about it, that means 75% are running around untreated. Arrrggggghh!

Swim for you life DUDE! HAROLD Dear HAROLD, We women know how to stick together.

Sometimes we have to team up to make our point to you Harolds. My husband and I were having a fight the other day and I decided to call my Mom. I told her DUDE and I had tiff and to show him who’s boss, I’m moving out coming to live with you Mom. Well, without missing a beat, my Mom replies, “No darling, he must pay for his mistake. I am coming to live with y’all!”

Signed, Anita Johnson

SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER JOHNNY MERCER THEATRE Tuesday, April 22 NICKEL CREEK Saturday, April 26 TCONFLICT MMA/HAVOC NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM-PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Tuesday, April 15 JOHN LEGEND Wednesday, April 23 KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST Thursday, April 24 NICKEL CREEK Friday, April 25 TONY BENNETT Tuesday, May 6 ALICE IN CHAINS Saturday, May 10 REO SPEEDWAGON Friday, June 13 FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS COLONIAL LIFE ARENA (COLUMBIA) Thursday - Sunday April 17-20 DISNEY ON ICE Friday June 13 BRUNO MARS (MOONSHINE JUNGLE TOUR) JACKSONVILLE MEMORIAL ARENA Wednesday May 14 CHER Tuesday Juley 15 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

Dear AJ, That’s just pure EVIL! but I bet your DUDE has learned his lesson. Let me guess, he’s not home now and is out fishing or golfing!

HAROLD Dear HD, If you’re not separated by now, I have a feeling you soon will be DUDE. God made Adam & Eve. He never said they had to get along all the time. You might want to hide that Lodge Cast Iron Frying Pan DUDE! HAROLD Dear HAROLD, Two South Carolina Highway Patrol Officers were conducting speeding enforcement on Hwy 21, just north of Beaufort, S.C. One of the officers was using a hand held radar device

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND WINE & FOOD FEST - PHOTOS BY EMMALIZA CLARE

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CRANFORD IS A DUDE!

HUMIDOR & CUSTOM DUDE CIGARS! THANKS JOE SWEIGART, WE RAISED $265 FOR F&B SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

THE BIG MAN, STEVE FLANNERY DRINKMASTER OF OKKO!

LISA YARBOROUGH, DUDE & WINEFEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JULIE MUSSELMAN

MUSSLEMANS IN THE HOUSE! ROD, GRANT & JULIE

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GULLAH COOKING THE DAUFUSKIE WAY

HANGIN WITH CRANFORD HOLLOW

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FIRE ONE UP DUDE! THANKS JOE!

REID, BIG DADDY & ALAN! PERRY CLAN IN DA HOUSE!

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The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island

The 18th Annual Rib Burnoff

AND BARBECUE FEST Honey Horn Plantation, Hilton Head Island

12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2014 (rain or shine)

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GREAT APPETIZERS; NACHOS, PEEL-n-EAT SHRIMP & TAVERN FRIES

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DUDE is a seasonal publication of Mallard Productions covering ALL of Beaufort County; Hilton Head Island, Bluffton & Beaufort.

DUDE exerts every effort to ensure accuracy, however, information and prices may change without notice. Neither DUDE nor Mallard Productions accepts liability for errors or omissions.

The concept, design and contents of DUDE are copyrighted and may not be in whole or in part, in any manner without the publisher’s permission. ©2014 DUDE/Mallard Productions PUBLISHER DUDE Brad B. McDonald

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EDITOR Harold, The Largemouth Bass

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COVER PHOTOGRAPHY WINK GAINES This little female IBIS (Eudocimus albus) was photographed near Cape Lookout on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This photograph was selected as one of the TOP 100 bird photographs of the year for Audubon Magazine in 2011. These monogamous birds live off small fish, insects and crustaceans foraging in coastal areas. Urnk, urnk, hunk hunk, huu-huu-huu!

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OLDFIELD FLY FISHING EXPO - PHOTOS BY MARVIN BOUKNIGHT

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT KATIE O’DONALDS

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HANGIN WITH LYN AVENUE. COOL COUNTRY TUNES!

NOTTIN MAKES YA WANA DRINK BEER LIKE SOME LIVE BAG PIPES LADDY!

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT ROSIE O’GRADYS

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2014 Beaufort Water Festival Family Fishing Tournament Saturday - June 7, 2014

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