Fishing
The Heat is on! The Summer Milk Run
By Chris Erwin As we head into the hottest part of the summer, many anglers will lay down their rods and wait for cooler temperatures. However, for those brave people, trying to keep hope alive […]
Month: July 2016
Outdoor News
Bob Riggs is the product of five generations of Gunsmiths
By Chris Erwin I got a chance to drop in and see my old friend Bob Riggs. We worked together for over 15 years at National Mine Service Co. where we were both were machinists. […]
Hunting
Fall hunting seasons approaching
BY Kevin Kelly Fall doesn’t officially start for another two months but in one respect it’s already upon us. The 2016-17 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide has shipped to license vendors across the state and […]
Outdoor News
Some changes for the upcoming early migratory bird seasons
BY Lee McClellan (July 21, 2016) – Although Kentucky is baking in the hottest temperatures of the year, hunters will be afield in a little over a month pursuing migratory birds such as dove, wood […]
Fishing
Top-water lures during low light periods break the mid-summer doldrums
BY Lee McClellan An old saying among bass anglers declares they would rather catch one bass on a top-water lure than 10 on anything else. The shake-inducing strike of a huge black bass savaging a […]
Hunting
Five questions with new Ruffed Grouse and Wild Turkey program coordinator Zak Danks
BY Kevin Kelly Zak Danks was homesick and uncertain about what career path he wanted to pursue after his freshman year at the University of Kentucky. The picture soon came into focus through his involvement […]
Outdoor News
Crash’s Landing Lives on Reopening under new ownership
By Chris Erwin In recent times, we have only had two men who have been inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame in Kentucky: Soc Clay, of South Shore, and Crash Mullins, of Olive Hill. […]
Fishing
Proper handling helps fish thrive after summertime catch and release
BY Lee McClellan Summer is arguably the most popular time to fish as muggy, hot days push people to the water for relief and relaxation. Many anglers, especially those who seek game fish such as […]