Although abundant in some Arkansas waters, walleye, sauger and saugeye never have enjoyed the popularity given to them in northern or western states. However, many northern transplants find great sport in pursuing walleye in lakes such as Greers Ferry and Lake Catherine.

Crappie, Black, Crappie, White good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, spoons around brush structure, creek channels, points, standing timber.

The 24/7 on-water recreational boat towing service with more than 330 locations across the country has come to Bois D’Arc Lake. Mike Tucker and Chris Gumm, who opened nearby TowBoatUS Lake Texoma in 2009, have opened their second location, TowBoatUS Bois D’Arc Lake, in time for the lake’s strong fall fishing and waterfowl hunting season. TowBoatUS provides professional on-water towing, soft ungrounding, battery jump and fuel drop-off services to recreational boaters.

This week Luke talks about the many changes in hunting and fishing that have occurred during his lengthy forty-year career as an outdoors writer.

Lake Texoma: GOOD. Water stained; 53 degrees; 0.16 feet above pool. Striped bass are biting swimbaits on structure in 10-20 feet of water.

New Year’s Day 2026 will launch the 40th season of the Toyota ShareLunker Program, another major milestone for Texas’ highly acclaimed and storied largemouth bass selective breeding and stocking program.

Trout anglers will need a valid fishing license that includes a freshwater fishing endorsement. Anglers under 17 years of age are not required to have a license.

McKinney Boyd Lady Broncos' Ya'din Evans (#13) drives the court for a layup against the McKinney Lions. The Broncos won a hard fought game 68-60 on their home court on January 2nd, 2026. (photo by Buzz Cory/BuzzPhotos.com)

The Dodd City Lady Hornets took on the Class 4A Community Lady Braves and came home with a 20-point win.

Windom will once again honor its local heroes with the Seventh Annual Heroes Classic Basketball Tournament on January 3, bringing together area police and fire departments for a full day of competition and community celebration.

After every trip, remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat and gear so these destructive hitchhikers don’t spread to the next lake.

Avian Influenza, caused by influenza type A viruses, is a contagious viral disease that poses a major threat to the poultry industry and animal health. Migratory waterfowl and other waterbirds are a natural reservoir for this disease.

Guide Brandon Sargent with his little “Deck Hand” daughter Brooklyn who is not only cute as a button but also a very experienced angler for someone of her tender years. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Dodd City senior Addison Weeks scored a game-high 16 points, but it was the Lindsay Lady Knights slipping by the Lady Hornets for a two-point win in the finals of the 2025 North Texas Central College Basketball Tournament.

The Bland girls topped Pottsboro in the girls championship, and Fort Worth Country Day slipped by the Leonard boys in the title game.

The tournament championships will be played Wednesday evening.

Dodd City senior Addison Weeks poured in 23 points in a 48-32 win over Valley View in the semifinals of the Annual North Central Texas College Basketball Tournament. (file photo)

The Leonard Tigers have played their way into the finals of the Leonard Holiday Tournament.

Girls winners were Community, Bland and Anna JV. Boys winners were Honey Grove, Blue Ridge and Wills Point.

Dodd City sophomore Gracyn Shindler led all scorers with 19 points and Addison Weeks was also in double figures with 15 points. (file photo)