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Eagle Point Boat and RV storage

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ October 2, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

For many, the end of the boating and camping season is nearing and you may be wondering what to do with that expensive rig. Leave it out in the elements? Or put it in a covered storage and protect your valuable investment. One of our sponsors, Eagle Point Boat and RV Storage offers a great … Continue reading →

Bow season opens

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ October 1, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

Louisiana’s bow hunting season for deer opens this morning, October 1, in Areas 1, 2, 4 & 5, which covers most of North Louisiana. The season is open for either sex deer, unless a bucks only gun season is in progress, through Jan. 31, 2015. Check the 2014-15 Louisiana Hunting Regulations to make sure of … Continue reading →

Big buck big buck!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 30, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

I know I’m getting old, but in this instance anyway, I’m not repeating myself. It is a big buck big buck! And it’s in Union Parish, the top parish for deer harvest numbers in the state of Louisiana. The big buck big buck is going to be the winner of the new Chamber of Commerce … Continue reading →

NHF Day gets an “A”

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 29, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

I’ll be the first to admit, I was a bit nervous about how a big change in the location for this past weekend’s National Hunting and Fishing Day might affect turnout and how the activities went. But after more than 30 years in one spot, the move from the LDWF headquarters off Hwy. 165 in … Continue reading →

Start the day right…

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 27, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Fishing, snakes and spillway gates

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 26, 2014 ⋅ 1 Comment

Today’s blog is a triple cast — fish, snakes and spillway gates. Fishing hasn’t been good on Lake D’Arbonne the last few weeks. In fact, even if it were, only the fish would know because there have been scarce few boats out there trying. At the big launching ramp on Hwy. 2 today, there was … Continue reading →

The answer!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 25, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

One of the age old mysteries of life is: “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Well, if you show up in Dubach this weekend, you’ll find the answer. The chicken crossed the road to get to the annual Chicken Festival to take part in all the fun, games and good eating. Fortunately for the … Continue reading →

Oh my, this is funny…

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 24, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

Okay, sometimes we just need a laugh. What took so long to hit the button? Unless you are like the person in the back of the boat, enjoy:

Louisiana has an AOY!!!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 23, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

Louisiana has something it has never had before: A Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Louisiana’s Greg Hackney, 41, of Gonzales outpracticed, outstrategized, outfished and ultimately outlasted the other 107 Bassmaster Elite Series anglers who started the season. Hackney lived for a short period of time in Oak Ridge, Louisiana, and worked in the timber industry. … Continue reading →

Remember NHF Day

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ September 22, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

There are many great reasons for going to National Hunting and Fishing Day Saturday. Among the top is that you’ll get to see the lakedarbonnelife.com display and editor. Okay, maybe that’s not near the top. But we’ll be there to enjoy the fun and hope you will be too. Hey, there are prizes to be … Continue reading →