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I’m presently engaged in a personal struggle of sorts. Not that I’m here to air my dirty laundry publicly, like so many now do, as though it were the new method for displaying one’s honor. “Truth in transparency” or whatever the saying is, meant to justify putting all the details of one’s personal life out there for God and anyone with an internet connection to see and offer comment. Maybe this is the same thing, but anyway, back to my personal struggle.
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On occasion editors permit me to stray from hunting and fishing to discuss my favorite topic - regional history. Such is the case with John Bruguier. John Bruguier’s mother was a Yanktonai. His father, Theophile Bruguier, was a Canadian Frenchman born near Montreal in 1813. Theo eventually settled near the mouth of the Big Sioux River on the Iowa side, and in 1855 received government contracts to furnish supplies to the Indians living along the Missouri. A French settlement grew near the mouth of the Big Sioux, and most of these Frenchmen took Indian wives.
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In early June 1977, I made my first trip to northern Saskatchewan’s Lake Besnard. We stayed at Besnard Lake Lodge where we were guided by Miles Rat, a Cree Indian. I learned my way around the lake on that first trip, and well into the 1990’s friends and I made annual trips to Besnard with its thriving population of walleyes and northern pike.
Read moreROMANS i:16,17 "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jew first, and to the Greek."(KJV) (And to all souls)
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On Wednesday, May 25th, we stopped by the Ft. Pierre Game, Fish, & Parks licensing office. Betsy and I were on the way to visit rancher friends where I have hunted for the past 53 years. I told the Game & Fish people that I was a technological klutz, and that I was having trouble submitting my deer license application on my computer. They told me that the system was broken down and gave me a hard copy application. One thing I read on that application really bothered me and I’ll quote it. “NOTE: In 2023, all applications must be submitted on line.”
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The other day an old friend I hadn’t spoken to in a while asked me about my column. What do you write about? he wanted to know, which is always a tricky question for me to try to answer in a way that sounds like I’m actually a “real” writer, because saying Oh, you know, I just go with off-hand ideas and random observations sounds a little too “by the seat of my pants” to seem legit. But… here we are. Do you write about political issues? he wanted to know. And I told him I try to stay away from all that. There’s already too many
Read moreA “Youth Fishing Clinic” and “Youth Fishing Derby” will be held in conjunction with the other activities at the 605 Unity JAM that is set at Wagner Lake on Sunday, June 12. Youth ages 5 through 16 are encouraged to attend the clinic and fishing derby or both. The clinic will involve learning the basics of being a good fisherman so youth can get the most out of their fishing experience. Fishing poles and bait will be available to use for youth who do not own any of their own. This activity will not only be fun, but will also help local youth make a few new friends along the way. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come and help or watch their child learn about the fun of fishing or at least cheer them on as they make a good attempt at catching a fish.
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