Welcome to

DownHome Arkansas

Welcome to

DownHome Arkansas

Welcome to

DownHome Arkansas

Hi, I’m Keith “Catfish” Sutton. and this is my website. My writing and photography feature fishing, hunting, nature, food and travel. I’ve written 13 books and had thousands of articles and photos published in Bass Pro Shops, CatfishNOW.com, CrappieNOW.com, Ducks Unlimited, Game & Fish, Outdoor Life and elsewhere.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Latest Blogs

Blogs and articles about Arkansas, southern food, fishing, hunting, and more. Get DownHome Arkansas blogs straight to your email when you subscribe below!

Nature

Cool Facts About Arkansas Roadrunners

If you think Arkansas is too lush for a roadrunner, think again. These zippy birds, synonymous with the deserts of the Southwest, have found a

Keith Sutton October 8, 2024

Outdoor Fun

Stream Fishing for Autumn Bream

We had hoped to catch a mess of bream while fishing on the lake. But despite enjoying the beauty of the fall colors and the

Keith Sutton October 5, 2024

Places to Visit

The Czech National Cemetery: A Reminder of Arkansas’ Eastern European Heritage

A few years ago, while driving along U.S. Highway 63 from Hazen to Stuttgart, I stumbled upon an unexpected piece of Arkansas history: the Czech

Keith Sutton October 3, 2024

Places to Visit

Lakeport Plantation: A Window into Arkansas’ Delta History

The Delta of eastern Arkansas holds a special place in my heart, and one of my absolute favorite spots to visit in the Delta is

Keith Sutton October 1, 2024

Nature

Predator and Prey: An Alligator’s Smug Smile

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, on the Arkansas River not far from Russellville, isn’t the kind of place where I’d normally expect to spot an

Keith Sutton September 29, 2024

What Arkansans Love About Summer

Folks from other places often wonder how we can tolerate summer in Arkansas. It’s hot.It’s humid. Mosquitoes bite, and ticks and chiggers and other mean-and-nasties. Andsnakes … snakes are out in summer, too. It’s a season out to get you if ever there was one. Arkansans love summer, nevertheless. And

Keith Sutton June 1, 2024

Summer