What are some ideas for hobbies I could get into at Fort Polk, instead of PT or camping/hiking?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:18:01 -0500

I'm stationed in Fort Polk was wondering if anyone had any ideas for some hobbies I could get into instead of pt or camping/hiking

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Dec 3 at 2019 4:43 AM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:43:18 -0500

Leathercraft, paracord craft. visit estate sales. anything is possible...

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Dec 3 at 2019 7:39 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:39:33 -0500

I like the education suggestion since there don't seem to be a lot of distractions there for you. Also find out if the base has a garden area, maybe you would like to grow something. Volunteer! Boy Scouts, Food Drives, Library, etc. Check MWR for concerts, tours

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2019 10:18 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:18:12 -0500

There’s an amateur radio club in Leesville that I am a part of. It’s a pretty fun hobby. We also do the Ham radio license testing. Look up West Central Louisiana Amateur Radio Club on Facebook for more Information or you can send me a message.

Response by SrA John Monette made Dec 3 at 2019 1:22 PM

SrA John Monette — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:22:03 -0500

huntin' 'gators

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Dec 3 at 2019 1:23 PM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:23:45 -0500

Buy a fishing pole and find a local to guide you. Watch out for the cottonmouths.
ATVs are a big thing here in the dirty south also.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 3 at 2019 1:39 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:39:42 -0500

Go to the only strip bar.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2019 1:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:46:47 -0500

I try to never advise young soldiers to spend money...but having been a two time Fort Polk survivor id recommend getting into the outdoors as much as possible. Louisiana is a natural wonder full of great people.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Dec 3 at 2019 3:51 PM

MSG Danny Mathers — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:51:07 -0500

Toledo Bend has a US Army Recreation at the lake. You can rent a cabin and a boat and go fishing. You can go to the coast and fish there for what ever is running. I hunted in the winter and couched crawdads in the Spring. You can take up golf and visit the sights. The Rod & Gun Club can get you into target shooting. I loved Ft Polk, my wife hated the state period due to buys, snakes and scorpions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2019 3:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:26:47 -0500

Use whatever off time you get to travel. Beaches in South LA aren't great but they are better than nothing. 3 hours and change to Houston, a little further to Dallas or New Orleans. Long weekend, Florida is within driving distance. Other than that, you'll have to try hard to find things in the local area to grab your interest. I still don't love it here, but I make an effort to get away from the installation and actually do things to break up the time.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made May 12 at 2023 10:20 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Fri, 12 May 2023 22:20:01 -0400

When I was there, a duck club was already established.

Response by GySgt Jack Wallace made May 13 at 2023 8:50 AM

GySgt Jack Wallace — Sat, 13 May 2023 08:50:29 -0400

Been there once to see our Dad. So, don't know whats on base. Whats becoming very popular is pickleball. It's faster that tennis and almost as quick as racquetball.We play twice a week, and play 6-8 games. Good luck Spc.