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The lake is “falling”

At first glance, it looks like all the recent rains have Lake D’Arbonne on the rise. If you check the lake level gauge, you will even see that the lake is at 81.25, more than a foot high. It’s predicted to stay there for at least another week. But at second glance, you see the … Continue reading →

Remembering Pearl Harbor

No country in the world allows it’s citizens freedom AND responsibility like the United States of America. That includes the right to bear arms and the right to pursue happiness (like fishing). That also includes religious freedom, but not the freedom to practice terrorism in the name of religion. One of the reasons we have … Continue reading →

My hope

I’m being taunted

I’m being taunted.  Bullied, you might say. I have called my local game warden, but he says there is nothing he can do. Deer hunting is supposed to be fun. Hunters are supposed to have the upper hand. Sometimes, Mother Nature doesn’t play her cards that way, though. Five times recently,  I have gone to … Continue reading →

Sharing a stand with the General

Camp General Mike Copeland How much better can it get than sitting around the deer camp half a day, later slipping down through winding woods roads in a battery powered Ranger and then spending a few hours in the deer stand watching the world go by as deer roam in and out of a big … Continue reading →

A great new feature

We officially welcome Marion State Bank to our list of great sponsors and introduce a new feature which we will build on during 2016. Marion State Bank is a great local bank with branches in Farmerville, Marion and Sterlington and has been serving our area since 1907. You can learn more about them at their … Continue reading →

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving we have a choice. We can focus on the good things, our blessings and what a great world this is. Or we can concentrate on the evil that tries to make us lose our joy and our hope. As you enjoy this important holiday, make sure you enjoy it the right way. That … Continue reading →

So?

How’s deer hunting season going?  Here’s how:

Pullin’ grubs n’ jiggin trees!

Wanna get a little fired up about spring crappie fishing on Lake D’Arbonne, even though it’s a few months away? Just check out this sneak preview of the 30-minute Crappie Kings fishing show produced by Extreme Angler TV that will be shown around the country this spring. Thanks to Karl Kalonka for providing the sneak … Continue reading →

Things to do today