Art Lander’s Outdoors: A spinning rod and reel combination should be top choice for anglers
If an angler could only have just one type of rod and reel, the logical choice would be spinning tackle….
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Anglers should be aware of non-native plants, animals found in Kentucky waters
Kentucky’s new license year begins March 1, which is also the unofficial start of spring fishing. Anglers are getting their…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Have an angler on your holiday list? Here are three gifts any fisherman will enjoy
Is there an angler on your holiday shopping list? Here are three gift ideas: • Bass Pro Shops Deluxe Fisherman Series…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: KDFWR campus a sprawling educational complex for nature lovers, anglers and hunters
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Don’t overlook KY’s small and paddlecraft-friendly lakes when fishing crappie
Every spring, anglers pursuing crappie during April’s spawn flock to large reservoirs such as Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Barren River…
Outdoor recreation strong in KY with anglers, hunters and wildlife watchers spending $11.2 billion in 2022
A newly released report from the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation shows that wildlife recreation continues…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: February’s longer days, occasional warm fronts, revive hope for anglers
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Afield Not long ago, wind chills bottomed out at 15 degrees below zero. After this arctic…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The underappreciated black crappie is often overlooked as an incidental catch
The Black Crappie (Promoxis nigromaculatus) is a native species that’s somewhat under appreciated. Crappie fishing is tremendously popular in Kentucky,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cumberland River basin a haven for hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts
Editor’s Note: This is part one of the sixth article in an occasional series profiling the river basins of Kentucky….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: As hot weather sets in, some of Ky’s best black bass fishing happens after sunset
When hot weather and bright sun settle in for the summer, some of the best fishing for black bass in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: An early spring favorite for anglers, the largemouth bass is abundant across Ky.
Arguably Kentucky’s most popular gamefish, the Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) is an early season favorite with anglers, in part because…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Black bass fishing improves as temperatures moderate in mid-to-late February
Early February is the halfway point of the 89-day winter season. Yes, it can still be unseasonably cold, with periods…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: News and observations for the new year for state’s anxious hunters and anglers
January is a pivotal month on the outdoors calendar, a time when anglers and hunters look back with fond remembrances…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Last minute holiday gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and birdwatchers on your list
With Christmas just two weeks away, now is the time to finish up your shopping. Is there an angler, hunter…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Live bait catches fish and is the best approach for beginners, anglers on a budget
Live bait catches fish. A slithering worm or wiggling minnow is something fish can’t resist. The natural action, smell and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Holiday gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and target shooters on your list
Is there an angler, hunter or target shooter on your holiday shopping list? New gear is always an appreciated gift….
Trio of Northern Kentuckians post impressive finishes at T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing tournament
Boater Pat White of Batavia, Ohio, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 9 pounds, 1 ounce, to win…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Hunters, anglers can’t have too many knives needed for outdoor chores
Hunters and anglers can’t have too many knives. It’s not about hoarding or collecting, but rather having the right tool…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Spring fishing is underway, but anglers should monitor weather trends
The calendar says yes, but the weather forecast can be iffy. Spring fishing is underway and now is the time…