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Count me in: Blue Heron fan!
I have told you previously how I felt about cormorants. I think they are destructive, useless creatures. And to make it worse, the government protects them with the same type laws that they protect majestc birds like bald eagles. It isn’t right. It’s like protecting fire ants. It’s probably illegal to talk bad about the … Continue reading
The bottom line
For by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. — Ephesians 2:8-9
Keepers on Wheels!
All the “keepers” in Union Parish aren’t fish. The annual Antique Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show at Lake D’Arbonne State Park between Bernice and Farmerville is one of the largest events each spring and it’s a keeper! This year’s event will be Saturday, March 16. People bringing cars need to be there by 9 a.m. … Continue reading
George’s amazing sight fishing catch
I’ll have to admit. On this particular trip, George was putting a whipping on me. On occasion, the two of us will just find a good fishing spot and cast off the bank. It’s a good way to put in a quick, low-effort fishing trip and we often do pretty good. On one of these … Continue reading
Bass tourney results needed
“Where’s the best place to fish for bass?” It’s a common question inquiring minds of Louisiana anglers want to know. And the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will soon be able to provide more of that information through the launch of their new Louisiana Bass Tournament Program, an organized, mutually beneficial method of collecting … Continue reading
Bear Sighting
I discovered the source of the extremely windy conditions (steady 20-25 mph winds) the past two days. It wasn’t a cold front, or a warm front. It was personally delivered from the windy state of Oklahoma by my good friend “Bear”. He came to visit for a couple of days and we planned to go … Continue reading
My apologies
Dear Mother Nature, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to you for saying last week that I understood first hand what “blustery” meant. Obviously I did not. You had more in mind than the weather channel definition of “boisterous blowing, usually very cold….” You meant VERY boisterous, right? Monday’s lake lesson on … Continue reading
Taking their temperature
What’s the perfect water temperature for white perch to begin the spawn? I’ve heard a lot about this. Most folks would say the answer is right around 60 degrees. Down on the big lake at D’Arbonne, surface temps are running around 50-51 degrees. It’s a little warmer upstream where the water is mostly shallow, but … Continue reading
Arise. Kill. Eat.
I’m sure you heard about the controversy over an English Pop Singer cancelling his appearance on a popular late-night talk show because he refused to appear with the “serial animal killer” Duck Dynasty Stars. Oh, brother. To each his own. Personally, I’m sure it was a much better show with more time for Willie, Si, … Continue reading
Another side of fishing
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently did a survey of resident, freshwater commercial fishermen. Sport fishermen in this part of the country don’t usually think about commercial fishermen much unless they get their motor caught in a net or catch a trotline with their crank bait. Professional commercial fishermen don’t bother me. They … Continue reading
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