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Property owners urged to help with return of bobwhite quail

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Growing up in the country, there were sights and sounds I became accustomed to never thinking these would ever fade from the landscape. There were birds we took for granted, birds that have seemed to fade away over the years.

Hunter education classes set for Union, Jackson parishes

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A hunter education class is scheduled for Union Parish this week at the Union Parish Sheriff’s Complex at 710 Holder Road in Farmerville.

Mother Nature sure has been ticked off lately

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After what we have gone through weather- wise over the past two weeks, I might have an inkling of why all this has come to be.

Perot finds remains of mystery buck in Richland Parish

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Ruston’s Jeff Perot was deer hunting in Richland Parish on Dec. 28. What caliber was he toting? He wasn’t carrying a rifle; he was armed with his camera as he has contracted with a landowner to spend time on his land and photograph as many deer as he can to give the owner an idea of just what he has on his 7,200 acres.

Not all underwater reefs are made of coral

When people hear about underwater reefs, they usually picture colorful gardens created from coral. But some reefs are anchored to much more unusual foundations.

Anna the Archer sets herself apart in a unique way

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As an outdoor writer, my paths cross with interesting people. Some are adept at fishing; some at hunting; some that are just flat-out interesting.

Local teen anglers dominant on Caney Lake

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Colby Dark is an 18-year-old first year student at Louisiana Tech from West Monroe. Until recently, his goal in life was to become a success at construction; he wants to be a builder and that’s his college major.

Adjustments needed as deer season winds down

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It is often necessary to adjust the game plan at halftime when a football team is engaged in an important game. If the defensive backs are locked in on the receivers every play, consideration is given to a few quick-hitters into the line by the running backs. Conversely, if the defensive linemen are clogging up the middle expecting a run, it’s time to air it out to receivers.

Childhood holiday memories from the Harris home

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With Christmas 2023 here, I’d like to share a portion of one of the chapters in my new book, “Bamboozled By A Bobcat” regarding what Christmas was like during my growing up years in Goldonna.

New Harris book available on Amazon now

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As you may know by now, I have a new book out that is part memoir, part autobiography with a selection of humorous and touching stories from growing up along a red dirt road in rural Louisiana.