Recreation

Kentucky Afield Outdoors – Don’t feed bears

When black bears emerge from their dens in eastern Kentucky, they have food and companionship on their minds.…

Recreation

Kentucky gaining national visibility in fish and wildlife management

Today, Kentucky’s sole source for 1 million trout stocked each year remains operational despite federal budget cutbacks. A…

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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: March Fishing Madness White bass run just around the corner

Looking back at old photos from the 1950s and 1960s in Happy Hunting Ground magazine, the precursor of…

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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: March Fishing Madness Kentucky Lake crappie fishing heating up

The crappie spawn often coincides with the blooming of dogwood trees in Kentucky. Many anglers plan a crappie…

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A century of fish and wildlife restoration and management in Kentucky

March 12, 1912 was an important date in the history of the restoration and management of fish and…

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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: March Fishing Madness Good muskellunge fishing spots for late winter and early spring

The winds still blow from the north and many days produce cold temperatures and leaden skies, but now…

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Three Springs Lake provides good fishing close to home

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Warren County Parks and Recreation to provide…

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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Trapping is the most effective way to control wild pigs

Wild pigs are now present in many areas of Kentucky. Trapping is a better control plan for wild…

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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Improving fish habitat in ponds and small lakes

Sinking brush piles is the best way to improve habitat for fish in ponds and small lakes.    …

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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Arctic winds bring float and fly time

The late Charlie Nuckols owned a tackle shop and lure company in east Tennessee, near South Holston Lake.…