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The most important “new”

With a new year comes new hope, new plans and new goals and resolutions. The first day of a new year isn’t really much different than the last day of an old year, but as human beings, we cling to things like this to give us motivation. There’s one “new” that you definitely need to … Continue reading →

Common Core Ducks

Much ado has been made about “Common Core” approaches to learning math. Well, veteran duck hunters are well versed in working out complicated math formulas and making simple addition seem like brain surgery. Most duck hunters work hard to follow the ever-increasing rules, regulations and paperwork required to be a law-abiding sportsman. Today we’ll take … Continue reading →

Happy New Year…and more

Happy New Year to you and yours! We’ve enjoyed a great Christmas break with friends and family and are ready to get back to reporting on outdoor activities in our area. We start today with a few tidbits to catch up and then have some fun items to cover with you in the next few … Continue reading →

Jesus is the Reason

“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to his own town to register.  So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line … Continue reading →

Lake Night Before Christmas

            ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all across the lake Only two ducks were still stirring, a hen and a drake. The yo-yo’s were hung on the boat dock with care, In hopes some big crappie would soon swim up there; The coots were nestled all snug close by … Continue reading →

Last minute shopping

Okay, the word for today is ostentatious.. .as in characterized by a pretentious display to attract notice or impress. . . as in extravagant. And why is that the word for today? Because it’s Christmas, and I know if you haven’t gotten your special person a gift yet, you won’t mind shelling out a few … Continue reading →

More big bucks than Fort Knox

Okay, quick: Name the only parish in the state where deer have their own Facebook Page The answer: Union Parish The site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buck-Report-Union-Parish/801679983228316 Where can you find more big bucks than at Fort Knox? Right here on the internet, that’s where. In case you aren’t seeing any big bucks in the woods, there’s at least … Continue reading →

Getting ruddy for winter

Okay, I’m not a birdwatcher. But I am a bird watcher. In other words, I don’t go out looking for birds, counting birds or trying to identify birds. But when they move in with me, I take an interest. Every year since we’ve lived on the lake a group of 20-40 small, fuzzy brown ducks … Continue reading →

Naughty crappie

If the crappie on Lake D’Arbonne don’t watch it, they aren’t going to get a present from Santa this year. Their behavior is bordering on naughty, to say the least. In other words, unless you are one of the few who is getting into double digits on keeper fish in recent weeks, you’re probably wondering … Continue reading →

Legend of the Candy Cane