From L to R:  Bear in Union Parish * Big Deer Killed in Union Parish * Crappie caught in Lake D'Arbonne by Karl Kalonka and Brandon Jennings * The rattle snake is generally found inside our no-hunting areas so remember not to trespass.


                   TO FOLLOW THE SPORTSMAN'S EVENTS FOR UNION PARISH GO TO FACE BOOK:   
                                                            Sportsman's Expo - Farmerville

2015 SPORTSMAN'S BANQUET

A Big Buck "Sportsman's Banquet” has been scheduled for February 19, 2015 at the Willie Davis Recreational Center in Farmerville, La.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.

There will be door prizes, the Big Buck winner will be announced, the Big Buck trophy head will be there and cash prizes and door prizes will be given.  A $500 dollar cash drawing will be held.  

The Banquet will host entertainment and the guest speaker will be Scott Durham with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  The topic will emphasize "Managing for quality whitetails in Union Parish."  This is a topic of great interest. Many deer hunters were complaining this year about not seeing as many deer as in the past.  The Chamber wants to provide education, training, ideas and strategies that will enhance the deer population into a quality hunt every year. Want to know how to enhance your hunting lease, then please make sure you attend this - the First Annual Sportsman's Banquet for Union Parish.

Tickets are now available at the Chamber of Commerce office, 116 N. Main Street, Farmerville, La.  Tickets are $20 per person which covers your meal and a chance to win $500.00 or you can sponsor a business/group table for $150.  To sponsor a table is a $10 discount.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce for information concerning the Big Buck Sportsman's Banquet. 318-368-3947.   For tickets contact the Chamber Office, Lum Farr @ 318-914-3947 or Peyton McKinnie @ 318-557-7173.  Other outlets will soon have Banquet Tickets.

This will be an event you will not want to miss.  Seating is $20.00 per guest which will cover the cost of the Banquet, meal and a chance to win $500.00 cash.  Meal catered by Mamoo's of Farmerville, La.

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First Annual "Union Parish Big Buck Banquet" 

For More Information contact Peyton McKinnie at 318-557-7173
or Lum Farr at 318-914-3947

We are now consolidating all kills to determine this year's "Big Buck" winner.  Want to know the winner's name.  Come to the Big Buck Sportsman's Banquet to fine out.  Lots of entertainment, food, prizes and fun.

For a Banquet ticket contact the Chamber of Commerce (318-368-3947) or contact Peyton McKinney (318-557-7173) or Lum Farr (318-914-3947).

GO TO Facebook:     BUCK REPORT UNION PARISH     to keep up with the 2014 Deer Hunt

This year's key sponsor of the "Big Buck" Contest is Preaus Motor Co.
Below:  Union Parish Deer killed by Mr. John Preaus in 1965 5

                                    SPORTSMAN EXPO:
This year’s EXPO will be held on March 28, 2015, at the Willie Davis Recreational Center in Farmerville, La.  Your “Big Buck” ticket will be in the drawing again for all the door prizes and another $500.00 cash prize. 

As usual the EXPO will host an assortment of vendors with guns, knives, hunting gear, fishing supplies, a wildlife photo contest, trophy wall and much more. Bring your children and join in this year at no charge at the gate. 

Sponsored by:    All the business members of the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce. 

The EXPO date will March 28, 2015 at the Willie Davis Recreational Center.  Doors open at 9:00 am
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Calling all hunters, fishermen, paddlers, birders, archers, boaters, photographers, mudders, campers … everyone who loves to get outside and enjoy Louisiana, known as  “Sportsman’s Paradise”:   The Fifth annual Lake D'Arbonne Country SPORTSMAN'S EXPO is for you!

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KING OF KING'S ON LAKE D'ARBONNE







Host:  Bayou State Crappie Association
Presented by:  Union Parish Chamber of Commerce

ON Saturday March 21, 2015 there will be a Big Fish Tournament on Lake D'Arbonne.  This will be a single pole 8 hour fishing Tournament with a $500 cash prize for the Biggest Crappie and a $500 cash prize for the Biggest Bass of the Day.  In addition each winner will receive a Trophy and Bragging rights for one year as the Top Fisherman for Lake D'Arbonne.

Tickets for the event are $20 and the ticket is also good for another $500 drawing at the EXPO on March 28, 2015.  This is the Tournament that identifies the fisherman of the year for Lake D'Arbonne.  No one will be able to claim that right until the Tournament in 2016. 

The winner of this Tournament will hold the official Title for one year.  So, you think you are a fisherman. Come out and show us. You can not claim that right until you take home the money and the trophy.  

This tournament is good for all ages.  Fish bank or boat.  Click below for the rules. Tickets can be purchased at local stores or the Chamber of Commerce.

             King of King's on Lake D'Arbonne 
                                   RULES 

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D'Arbonne Crappie on Saturday TV.


Sportsman's Channel.

Listing of future Krappie King TV shows for Lake D'ARbonne

Show #1 was Saturday January 10 at 7:30 am featuring J. Stone with Duck Dynasty and Karl Kalonka fishing Lake D'Abronne.

Future show lineups as follows:

SHOW #1 RE-RUN WITH JAY STONE OF DUCK COMMANDER.THE WORLD FISHING NETWORK, THIS THURSDAY JANUARY 15TH @ 9:30 PM AND SATURDAY @ 1:OO PM AND 10:00 PM EST. THIS SHOW AIRS EPISODE #2 WITH JAY STONE OF DUCK COMMANDER.

SHOW #2
SPORTSMAN CHANNEL FEATURING  UNION PARISH AND LAKE D'ARBONNE WITH JOHN GODWIN OF DUCK COMMANDER.
AIRS ON DIRECTV AND DISH NETWORKS ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7TH AT 8:30 AM EST. AND THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AND TUESDAY AS WELL.

SHOW #3  SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28TH 
THE SPORTSMAN CHANNEL, FEATURNING BRANDON JENNINGS ON LAKE D'ARBONNE (THIS EPISODE FEATURES THE DUTCH OVEN COOKING AND THE INTERVIEWS WITH THE STATE PARK OFFICIALS). 

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         Union Parish Deer Harvest

I did a little research and found out that Union Parish has led all the other Parishes in Louisiana in deer harvest the past 6 years.  It breaks down like this:

2008-season - 7915 deer reported to DWLF
2009-season - 8150 deer harvested
2010-season - 5630 deer harvested
2011-season - 4343 deer harvested
2012-season - 3306 deer harvested
2013-season - 3776 deer harvested
2014-season - Remains to be seen

This totals to 33,120 deer harvested.
If you average the total deer killed the past 6 years by 50 pounds each (very conservative) it would total 1,656,000 pounds of venison taken from the Union Parish forest.  That is big business for our community.  

Please report all kills to the La. Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries.


Let's make this season a safe and productive deer harvest.  Have a lot of fun, take your kids hunting, and win some money with the 1st Annual Big Buck Contest.
Good luck and safe hunting.

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   EXPO Entrance:  

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
  
• Active military and law enforcement free with ID

Visitors shop during the 2012 Lake D'Arbonne Country Sportsman's Expo

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THANKS TO THESE COMMUNITY-MINDED EXPO SPONSORS:

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Some other sites we like:
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries
Union Parish Chamber of Commerce
Lake D'Arbonne State Park
LakeDarbonneLife.com
North Central Bass Anglers
Union Parish Tourist Commission