Nyala

re: This warm weather sucks

Posted by Nyala on 1/7/26 at 8:04 pm to R11

I can offer this, did an all day sit today in the HNF at what should be rut central. Zip. Saw one coming in predawn and one coming out after dark. Also saw a 2 year old buck fast crossing the road on the drive out. Conclusion - action seems to be happening in the dark until we get another cold front.

re: Louisiana Duck Hunters

Posted by Nyala on 1/6/26 at 9:01 pm to geauxbrown

I agree on early success, and would be interested in others' thoughts on this as it relates to deer hunting if I can expound a bit....

Seems to me that opportunities to deer "hunt" are shrinking as land becomes divided into smaller and smaller parcels, and per acre prices climb.

Many big-tract landowners have gone to high dollar plots, feeders and boxes where scouting, climbers and deep woods hunting arent allowed (or are frowned upon) so that the bigger deer arent disturbed and will walk out to the feeders in daylight and give a 10 year old an easy shot.

In essence, its a farming operation and deer hunting is now "deer shooting". That kid who shot the big buck at the feeder from the redneck shooting house has learned and employed zero actual hunting skills to bag his buck. Its easy, box checked. Back to xbox. Tough to build passion when its so easy to succeed.

What I call deer hunting, where scouting and woodsmanship are key to finding and taking a deer, and take a lifetime to learn, is fast becoming a rarity except on public land.

Just what Ive seen, others may certainly disagree.

re: LA Bully Hunting Club in Angie, LA

Posted by Nyala on 12/16/25 at 9:37 am to Theduckhunter

I jump them all the time in the Homochitto NF. They are faster, more powerful and much louder when they flush than pen raised birds. Also seem to always fly low and away from you whereas pen birds just kind of slowly scatter and you can pick your shots.

re: Is Nick Saban is now redeemed at LSU?

Posted by Nyala on 12/1/25 at 4:24 pm to Tiger in NY

But man all the talent year in and year out he raided with the help of that shady REC from Louisiana for almost 20 years...

Tiger Rant

re: Ole Miss caters Canes for tailgates

Posted by Nyala on 12/1/25 at 3:22 pm to JimTiger72

UGA Bulldog. Been said on here many many times.

Tiger Rant

re: LIGHTS ON THE TD LOGO

Posted by Nyala on 11/29/25 at 4:31 pm to BigWinnie

Coaching Changes

re: Baked vs Smoked vs Fried Turkey

Posted by Nyala on 11/24/25 at 8:37 pm to GeauxTigers0107

Cooled in the fridge? Covered or uncovered? Sounds incredible and want to try

Food and Drink

re: Chelsea St Pub in Cortana Mall

Posted by Nyala on 11/23/25 at 10:37 pm to EZVictor

What year did that place close? I was born in 72 and went to cortana every friday night from 82 on for a while and dont remember a crazy bar scene there? Was I just too young?

re: REGGIE - LSU's Touch Tone Information System

Posted by Nyala on 11/20/25 at 7:09 am to WGM1990

Law Library wall phone on the 3rd floor was money...

Ringnecks and spoonies...

Posted by Nyala on 11/18/25 at 8:43 am

Are you hunters who are shooting these eating them? Growing up we passed on these as they were supposedly fish eaters and sub par table fare. Seems like guys are always talking about "getting a limit" then half the ducks on the lanyard are these types so got curious and thought Id ask. Thanks

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re: Duck Hunting for beginners.. advice...

Posted by Nyala on 11/14/25 at 9:29 am to WWII Collector

Build a time machine and go get back of Mcelroy swamp circa 1985...mallards everywhere.

Seriously have no expectations and just enjoy being out there. If you get a couple great and take some great pics!

Sitka FF codes...

Posted by Nyala on 11/3/25 at 9:54 am

If anyone has an unused one I'd be grateful!

re: Has The Varsity theatre closed?

Posted by Nyala on 10/13/25 at 5:01 pm to JW

So many good shows there back in the day...Hum, Tripping Daisy, Toadies, Self, T Model Ford, Space Hog, North Mississippi All stars, DMB, etc in addition to the ones above

re: Does anyone remember the '77 Zeppelin Superdome show being canceled?

Posted by Nyala on 9/29/25 at 7:17 pm to HotBoudin

So, so very jealous. I was eight when they disbanded. If I had a time machine...

Music Board

re: What happened to The Varsity Theater in Baton Rouge? It no longer books live music?

Posted by Nyala on 5/7/25 at 9:11 am to JW

quote:
Heydey was clearly G. Prejean from 91-2000ish. So many national acts of note that have been mentioned, but also Public Enemy, No Doubt, Wilco, Tori Amos, Danzig, S. Crow .. a diverse mix for sure ... including lots of smartly planned showcases with DMB, 311 etc. If memory serves, they were free. KLSU even promoted and "sponsored" shows. I don't recall Beck performing, but there is a lot i didn't retain.

Just a different time. A real music community alongside the Art Bar, Bayou, Chelseas and even Murphy's.

The guy in the middle was terrible really with bad taste and uncharismatic stiffness. If the Chimes team really wanted it back, they could hire someone and make a go of it.

Your memory is right, DM was definitely free. See my post above.

re: What happened to The Varsity Theater in Baton Rouge? It no longer books live music?

Posted by Nyala on 5/7/25 at 6:15 am to MardiGrasCajun

I saw Dave Matthews band there twice before they got big. My roomate worked there and convinced me to come to the show. First time was free with maybe 10 people there. A few weeks later it was $3 with double the people. They took off soon after.

Also saw Hum twice, Tripping Daisy, Self, Deep Blue Something, Toadies, North Mississippi All stars with T Model Ford and many more.