HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY

WORD ON THE DOCK

Hunting Season is here!  

 

As we begin the 2024-2025 waterfowl season here in SWLA, it seems that we are going to start out with some very warm temps to deal with while out in the duck marsh. That didn’t stop the birds, as the majority of our blinds had great shoots and found themselves leaving out with a mess of ducks. After the hunt, everybody found themselves a bowl of gumbo and some ZZZZ’s. 

FISHING REPORT

We’ve had a couple boats head out chasing the afternoon bite this week after a quick morning duck hunt.  

HR&G crews seemed to have been able to stay on a very good trout bite. Redfish are still leaning to the larger side.  

Live bait under a cork continues to be do the trick. 

HUNTING TIP OF THE WEEK

Don’t forget your bug spray! You can never have enough off in the blind, especially when temperatures are as warm as they have been. If you’d like to take it a step further, a Thermacell can work wonders in the duck blind! 

We have some boats available so call Tanya at (888) 762-3391 and come see what the Hackberry Rod & Gun Club is all about! 

CHECK OUT THIS WEEKS CATCHES

If you’d like to view all our catches on our website – CLICK HERE.

 

 

“Ya Shoulda Been Here Yesterday”

 

2024-2025 Duck Season Dates!

The 2024-2025 Duck season dates have been set in stone! They are as follows-
 

2nd Split – Dec. 21 – Jan. 5
3rd Split – Jan. 18 – 31

The dates are officially set, so get with your hunting partners and start checking those calendars! Call Tanya at (888) 762-3391 and get your name on a blind for this year’s duck season! If you would like to check out all this year’s hunting and WMA regulations, click the link below! (All dates listed above are for our zone of the state, which is the “West Zone”)
 

2024 – 2025 Hunting and WMA Regulations 

 

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Hey Yall—Its Fall

Fall is rapidly approaching so come on down to the HACKBERRY MALL and see what’s NEW. 

     Need a gift? We got it. 

We have Falcon Rod, Shimano reel, Florida Fishing Reel, Costa Del Mar sunglasses, some comfy Skuze shoes and flip flops and many other items or pick up a gift card for that special birthday, anniversary or Christmas present? 

Check out a few of our new arrivals: 



 

Call or email Pauline at  dockshop@hrandg.com  if you would like to place an order to be shipped.

We also have gift cards if you would like to bless someone that has an upcoming trip.

 

 

BE SURE TO VISIT OUR ONLINE 24/7 CAMERAS EVERYDAY LOCATED ON OUR DOCK. TUNE IN AND TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CUSTOMERS DAILY CATCHES AS THET RETURN TO THE DOCK. BEST TIME IS USUALLY 11:00A.M. UNTIL 3:30 OR SO. CHECK IT OUT.

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This Week’s Yummy Recipe

 

TEAL STUFFED WITH MUSTARD GREENS AND SWEET POTATOES

Prep time 

30 mins 

Cook time 

3 hours 

Total time 

3 hours 30 mins 

  

Recipe by: George Graham – AcadianaTable.com 

Serves: 4 

Ingredients 

  • 8 teal, cleaned 
  • 3 cups chopped mustard greens 
  • 2 cups diced sweet potato 
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion 
  • 1 cup diced celery 
  • ½ tablespoon Acadiana Table Cajun Seasoning Blend, see recipe here 
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper 
  • 2 pieces smoked meat (ham hock, smoked sausage, or smoked turkey necks), optional 
  • 8 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed 
  • 6 cups cooked white rice, such as Supreme, for serving 
  • Hot sauce, for serving 

Instructions 

  1. Inspect the ducks and pull out any remaining pin feathers with a pair of pliers. 
  2. Combine the greens, 1 cup of the sweet potatoes, onion, and celery in a large mixing bowl, and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stuff the cavities of each duck with as much of the mixture as will fit. 
  3. Place the stuffed teal in a pot (or Dutch oven) and add any remaining stuffing mixture along with the smoked meat. Add enough chicken stock to cover the teal. Place on a stovetop burner and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle boil and let cook uncovered, checking periodically to make sure there is still liquid in the pot. 
  4. Over the course of 1 to 2 hours (depending on the size of the pot and the amount of liquid), the stock will reduce, and the teal are done when most of the liquid cooks off and thickens to a gravy consistency. 
  5. At this point, finish the dish by adding the remaining 1 cup of diced sweet potatoes and 2 cups of water (or remaining stock) to the pot. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the liquid reduces down to a gravy consistency, 10 to 15 minutes. 
  6. Serve each guest a couple of teal with a double spoonful of gravy over a mound of cooked white rice. And be sure to have some ice-cold beer and a loaf of hot French bread nearby. Serve with hot sauce on the side. 

Notes 

If there’s no duck hunter in your family, find a friend who will share (my neighbor Don Bacque dropped off a sack of cleaned teal at my back door.) This recipe can be scaled up easily and the teal can be stacked in a large Dutch oven. The amount of cooking liquid (stock) will vary with the dimensions of your pot, so have plenty on hand or use added water if needed. My spice level is moderate, so add more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce if you like it spicier. The smoked meat (optional) is in this recipe to add flavor only, discard it after the long braise if you do not want to serve it (it is tasty though). 

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—Sir Norman Wisdom

 

 

 

 

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