Labradors, like Choco (both Os are pronounced as hard Os), don’t seem to be bothered by cold weather like us humanoids are. Even in frozen vegetation, like pictured, they are there for the hunt. We, though, need all the protective clothing we can find. Read on. (Photo by John Jefferson)

by John Jefferson

A longtime friend from high school and Boy Scouts, Jerry “Pig” Conn, called me last Monday.

“Hey, JJ, it’s a perfect day for ducks. We ought to be out there shooting a few,” he stammered out.

Remember last Monday — December 1? It was a perfect day for ducks, but although my feet are somewhat webbed from growing up in Beaumont, I was not interested in the self-abuse that comes from duck or goose hunting. The temp had dropped into the upper 30s. Slight mist was falling. The breeze had a

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