Lake life

Another “another”

Whoever came up with the phrase “If it isn’t one thing, it’s another” most assuredly lived on the lake. My latest “another” moved slowly. It showed up first as a few “bouncy spots” followed by a few unusual crackles, then noticeable splits.  Three inch screws started letting go and popping their heads up at a … Continue reading →

Try it…

One that got away: Caney slot

Like any good fish story, the one that got away often gets the most attention. Last week, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission considered a Notice of Intent to turn back slot regulations for Louisiana’s most famous trophy lake for black bass, Caney Lake in Jackson Parish. That means unless something drastic happens, changes are … Continue reading →

Are you ready for some teal?

Louisiana’s first-ever Friday opening day for hunting teal is September 15. You’ll probably have the blind and decoys ready early. You’ll be working your retriever, cleaning your shotgun and stocking up on supplies. Everything will be ready.  But what about you? What’s the use of going to all the trouble to teal hunt if you … Continue reading →

Never forget

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Quiet, but there

 Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Union slips to No. 2

Last year was an unusual year for deer hunters. Some parish deer hunters reported good harvest success while others were way below normal, even in seeing deer. After checking with deer processors, it was the same thing. Some were up, some were down. The bottom line is there is really now way to know exactly … Continue reading →

It was a “work” day

Saturday was a good day. Hunting was in the air, even though it was also the opening day of college football season. Hundreds of folks spent their time popping off shotgun shells at darting feather balls called doves on opening day.  I went after bigger game, or at least prepared to do so. I had … Continue reading →

.Comers are .coming!

The Crappie.com ‘ers are .coming back to D’Ar.bone! The annual fun, food, fellowship (and story telling) gathering of the followers of Crappie.com  will be here on D’Arbonne for their Fall Gathering on Nov. 9, 10 and 11. This year, the event is about to get Juicy. As in “Juicy” Joshua Maxwell. Maxwell is taking over … Continue reading →

As God intended

This is giving and sharing as I believe God intended it to be. Pray for God to direct you to help in a way pleasing to him. Luke 6: 38   “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For … Continue reading →