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Duck call$ and the boat $how
The stories around the highest bidder for Duck Commander Phil Robertson’s millionth duck call made last year just kind of make one feel proud of folks in our area. First of all, Duck Commander donated the commemorative, autographed call to be auctioned to raise money for the Northeast Louisiana Veterans’ Association Wounded Warrior hunts. The good … Continue reading
As first reported here….
Folks that know me would tell you in a heartbeat that I would never say “I TOLD YOU SO”…but I want to share this with you anyway as we look at three days this week with temps in the 20’s. Okay, humor me. It’s a rerun (pardon me) of our Oct. 2, 2013 entry into … Continue reading
Deer gone it!
With only a few exceptions, mostly for primitive weapons, the 2013-14 deer season is gone. It’s in the books. It’s a wrap. Check the LDWF regulations pamphlet to make sure of any remaining dates in your area, and the special requirements, like primitive weapons only, for those dates! From all indications, it was a good … Continue reading
New Yo-Yo regs in effect
It’s yo-yo time in north Louisiana. And no, I’m not talking politics. I’m talking about the automatic trigger devices popular with white perch fishermen this time of year. It’s seems like a rite of passage for young fisherman to set out yo-yo’s among cypress trees, camp out on a cold night by a roaring fire … Continue reading
Ducks, heroes and more ducks…
They are back. And just in time. With college football over and good fishing weather a few weeks away, it’s good timing. Duck Dynasty returns for Season Five tonight at 9 p.m. ( Wednesday) on the Eat Crow Channel. I mean A&E…. The show will feature Willie’s daughter Rebecca, fresh from graduating college and an … Continue reading
Hunt like a Hero
Saturday, I had a great time at Wild Wings in Downsville visiting with four of the United States Army’s finest, SFC Phillip Whitty, SGT Steve Keller, SPC Daniel Cothren, and SPC Red Mauck. They all arrived at the Lodge Friday and did a little trap shooting with Louisiana Hunters for Heroes President Donnie Vocker, his … Continue reading
Silent sermon
Some of the most eye-opening sermons and lessons in life don’t involve a word. Here’s an example shared with me recently: A member of the church who previously had been attending services regularly stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a … Continue reading
Baby it’s cold outside
The shores of Lake D’Arbonne looked more like the shores of Lake Erie the past two days. High winds were pushing waves up on the bank and the spray was freezing, making some pretty eerie ice sculptures among the tree branches and grass stubble around the shore. It’s a sight we don’t see often around … Continue reading
How to b(eat) the cold!
It’s too cold outside for me to hunt or fish today, so I thought I’d write about something I really know about: What’s the best way to deal with sub-freezing weather and northern winds that make you feel like a redneck eskimo? Fry up a good mess of fresh venison, make some old fashioned thick … Continue reading
Things were just ducky…
There’s some advantage to being the senior member of a well-mannered duck hunting party. At least for a while. I’m talking “senior” as in card-carrying AARP member. Do you need some help loading the Ranger? No, we got it. How about the decoys? Got them, too. Where should I sit? etc….etc… “You just get your … Continue reading
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