Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Kentucky Wild supports non-game species that make up 90% of state’s fauna
To carry out its mission, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources relies upon the support of its constituents….
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Understanding fishing rod terminology can help up your angling game
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Afield The terms “rod action” and “rod power” are not interchangeable when it comes to fishing…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Commonwealth records third-highest wild turkey harvest of modern era
With the early arrival of spring came another productive wild turkey hunting season in Kentucky, totaling an overall harvest of…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Wingshooters encouraged to prepare now, KY’s dove season takes flight Sept. 1
On the first of September each year, thousands of hunters flock to Kentucky’s fields with shotguns slung over their shoulders….
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Five tips for better kayak fishing float trips for stream smallmouth bass
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Afield The meat of the summer heat is here and will remain until late September. For…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Early fall makes a great time to fly fish for stream smallmouth bass
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a series of articles titled “Fall Fishing Festival” profiling the productive fishing…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: June has been soggy, but here are two good options for summer fishing
By Lee McClellan Although this June so far is wet and soggy, the long-range weather forecast calls for a return…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Ideal habitat conditions should make for a productive dove season
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife For the middle of August, much of Kentucky looks as green…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Wild weather makes deciphering Spring white base runs challenging
By Lee McClellan Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This spring seems like one long continuation of late winter. As soon…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Time to scout and develop a game plan as spring turkey season approaches
By Kevin Kelly Special to KyForward The landscape awakens almost spontaneously from its winter slumber. Winter flocks break up into…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Take advantage of falling temperatures to find fall spots to bank fish for bass
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The length of day relative to the time of year never changes. As the…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Answering a few leftover questions from KET’s fall hunting call-in show
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Viewers of “Kentucky Afield” television picked up their phones and took to social media…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Signs are positive for a better state dove hunting season this fall
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The morning fog we’ve seen a few times lately portends that fall hunting seasons…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Wade the Cumberland tailwater if you want to beat the summer heat
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The dog days of late summer slow everything down. The heat and humidity along…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Arrival of Ky. Hunting Guide an encouraging sign for anxious fall hunters
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Fall can seem like an eternity away when the heat index soars into the…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Use the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website to find a great place to fish
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Two employees of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recently used the…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Experimental stocking of fast-growing saugeye offers anglers another option
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune With every passing season, anglers are building their knowledge base about how to catch…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Like the summer temps, Lake Cumberland striped bass are heating up
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Few things in the outdoors in Kentucky can top being on Lake Cumberland at…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: A few tips on how to choose the best kayak for flat water fishing
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune A car, truck or sport utility vehicle with a couple of kayaks on the…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Newly published plan to bring back ruffed grouse comes into focus
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune A newly published plan developed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Fun the key to encourage your young angler’s growing interest this summer
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune If free fishing weekend was a home run with your kiddos, you might be…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Here are two excellent options for combating early summer fishing blues
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the ninth and final installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of…