Art Lander’s Outdoors: The white-tailed deer in Kentucky and the return of a native species
First of a two-part series on white-tailed deer in Kentucky — pre-settlement, remnant deer herds, deer hunting prohibited and early…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Latest archery equipment showcased at Archery Trade Association Show
LOUISVILLE — The latest archery equipment was showcased in Louisville Jan. 5-7 at the annual Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Beavers despised for flooding fields, killing trees but also create wildlife habitat
This is the fifth article in a series on Kentucky furbearers. Beavers are nature’s water conservationists, but their handiwork can…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Once endangered river otters now likely to be found in Kentucky for generations
This is the fourth article in a series about Kentucky furbearers The river otter (Lontra canadensis) is thriving in Kentucky…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Much-maligned opossum actually one of Kentucky’s most interesting creatures
It’s easy to understand why opossums are held in such low regard. This slow-moving mammal with dingy fur has a…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s late muzzleloader season focused on harvesting antlerless deer
Kentucky has two seasons for hunters who want to take deer with muzzleloading rifles. This year’s dates for the late…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: It’s open season on holiday shopping; time to get moving on gift list
It’s open season on holiday shopping. You’ll never bag that big deal sitting on your recliner watching sports on TV….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Shooting guns without ear protection is always risky behavior
Wearing ear protection is a no-brainer when headed to the range, or plinking — informal target shooting at tin cans,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Reclusive foxes can sometimes be hard to spot around Kentucky
For centuries foxes have been held in special regard, ingrained in the folklore and language of many counties. Beautiful, with…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State officials looking for record deer harvest for modern gun season
Modern gun season for deer opens this Saturday and it’s a good bet hunters will post the third overall record…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State’s abundant deer population helping KHFH feed the needy
Mike Ohlmann remembers the day in 1984 when the idea of Kentucky hunters donating venison to the less fortunate came…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Shorter days mean time running out for late afternoon fishing
This weekend we set our clocks back to Eastern Standard Time. The days are getting noticeably shorter, leaves are falling,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: For many deer hunters, ceremonial season-opening campfire is a must
Since humans first walked the Earth, they gathered around campfires. To feast on fresh-killed meat brought back to camp by…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Practical pump shotgun is the weapon every hunter should own
Hunters have a love affair with rifles. They are enamored with the wide range of calibers and configurations, from cowboy…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Owen County is the shining jewel in Golden Triangle deer harvest
For decades Owen County has been Kentucky’s top deer producer. As incredulous as it may seem, hunters have checked in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cooler temperatures of autumn often produce excellent crappie catches
Mention crappie in conversation and there’s always the assumption that the discussion will be about spring fishing. That’s because the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The realities of aging and some reflection on a lifetime of hunting
How do you say goodbye to something you love so much? Something that has been such a big part of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A close personal deer encounter sure to get your heart pumping
It’s the last days of summer and everywhere there are signs that change is coming. Deer are in a transitional…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: You don’t have to venture too far from civilization to find good fishing
Located about halfway between Lexington and Louisville, Guist Creek Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass and catfish. The…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Fall provides lots of opportunities for great fishing in Kentucky
The beginning of September is the unofficial start of fall fishing in Kentucky, although the calendar says the first day…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: With herd numbers up, prospects for fall deer season appear excellent
With Kentucky’s 2015-16 deer season set to open in 10 days, with the start of archery hunting, the outlook for…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Wood ducks, teal provide stern test for state waterfowl hunters
They are small, fast-flying ducks that test the wing shooting skills of Kentucky waterfowl hunters. Wood ducks and teal may…