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Outdoors

Naming deer stands requires a little imagination

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Calling ‘em deer “stands” is a misnomer. Most of us don’t stand, we sit. It’d make more sense to say we were going to climb a tree and hunt out of our deer “seat,” which could be a chair, or stool, or board nailed between two branches.

Lifetime hunting, fishing licenses available in Louisiana

If you’re a Louisiana resident, you may purchase a Lifetime Hunting/ Fishing License. A Lifetime License is valid for life and remains valid even if you become a resident of another state.

Mixed emotions abound as a result of book launch

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Did I want to write a book? Absolutely. Did I think I could? Yes. Would I actually get down to writing one? Not sure; not sure at all. The very thought of trying to put a book together was overwhelming. One day, I’d think I could do it.

Serious management works for Colvin in downing mystery buck

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Louisiana is in the throes of a major drought that has reduced palatable browse for deer; they are having to depend on less desirable food sources to survive. Forty-three year old Daniel Colvin, Bernice, is offering a 4 1/2 acre smorgasbord of wheat, clover and turnips that virtually guarantee that when he sits on his stand, it’s almost a sure thing that he’ll see deer.

LDWF seeks artwork for license cards

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will begin selling durable collector’s license cards in the near future. These collectible cards will allow you to carry all of your active licenses on one long-lasting card that fits right in your wallet.

Spencer may be a trickster, but he’s one heckuva writer

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I have this quirky friend up in north Arkansas that you really have to keep your eye on. Here’s what I’m talking about … I was invited once several years ago to fish the Little Red River in Arkansas for trout.

How to field dress wild game properly and safely

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Fishing and hunting are popular outdoor activities. Many outdoor enthusiasts engage in angling or hunting so they can have trophies to put up on their walls. Others rely on hunting and fishing for supplemental food sources. Game animals will have to be cleaned and processed properly whether they’re headed to the dinner table or to the taxidermist.

Bobcats create hair-raising experiences in the wild

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My initial close- up- andpersonal encounter with a bobcat was a hair- raising experience. (If I had such an experience today, I’d have to describe it differently; I don’t have enough hair to raise.)

Learn forest management techniques for wildlife

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A free workshop on managing for forestry and wildlife will be offered Tuesday at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston.

Deer-vehicle collisions seem to be increasing

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On Thanksgiving Day years ago, I was driving my truck home through Bienville Parish after a holiday visit with my folks when a big buck appeared out of nowhere and I hit it. I drove home with one headlight and a smashed grill.