Art Lander’s Outdoors: The wild turkey in Kentucky — the comeback story of a native species
First of a two-part series on the wild turkey in Kentucky — remnant flocks, limited hunting opportunities and early restoration…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: With water temperatures cool, the peak of float-and-fly fishing is upon us
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Although we’ve seen many warm fronts this winter with temperatures in the 60s just…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Don’t forget the squirrels — Kentucky hunting season’s last hurrah
A still afternoon is the ideal time to enjoy a few hours in the woods squirrel hunting. The season will…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Be prepared when that unexpected winter fishing opportunity arises
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Planning a fishing trip more than a couple days ahead of time can be…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: With the onset of February, it’s time to begin the annual search for shed antlers
Now is the time to start looking for shed antlers. By early February in Kentucky bucks have “dropped” their antlers…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: FINs lakes stocking results in excellent late season fishing for anglers
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Five new lakes enrolled in the Fishing in Neighborhoods Program (FINs) will receive stockings…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Fishing for a living, the Great Blue Heron is a model of patience in the wild
The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), a tall wading bird with a distinctive profile in flight, is North America’s largest…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Take heart, February could be a trophy fish month for the intrepid
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune It seems to Kentuckians that someone accidentally dropped the sun down a storm drain…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: It’s a wrap — a quick review of Kentucky’s 2016-17 deer season
It’s a wrap. Kentucky’s 2016-17 deer season ended last week with the conclusion of archery hunting. The season will likely…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Hunters log another top-five deer season; Pendleton County leads way
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune It’s often said these are the good old days for deer hunting in Kentucky,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Driving Kentucky’s backroads reveals the aerial artistry of the American kestrel
Drive through Central Kentucky backroads and you might get to witness the aerial artistry of the American kestrel (Falco sparverius)….
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Squeezing out the last waterfowl hunting of the season
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune In Kentucky, the coldest weather of the year often coincides with the best waterfowl…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: You may have to alter your game plan for late season bow hunting success
As Kentucky’s 136-day archery deer season draws to a close, hunters are carefully picking their hunt locations and times to…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Get to know your new hunting rifle before you head out to the range
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Lots of hunters receive a new rifle over the holidays or take advantage of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: New Year’s Resolutions provide opportunity to address your bucket list
Most everybody makes New Year’s Resolutions. Typically, these resolutions aren’t much fun, such as lose weight, pay off a credit…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Closing out 2016 with a look ahead — the possibilities for new year
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune The end of the year is a time for reflecting on the past 12…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Singing the praises of the remarkable Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) brightens up cold winter days with visits to backyard feeders. In Kentucky, the widely used…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Use your old Christmas tree to make new fish habitat in lakes across the state
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Those who enjoy a natural pine, cedar, spruce or fir tree for Christmas often…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Barn owl rare species in Commonwealth; inventory finds increase in nesting
The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is uncommon to rare in Kentucky, yet worldwide it’s one of the most widely distributed…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Three productive winter crappie fishing spots for those who enjoy solitude
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Winter is a season of nesting for many Kentuckians. Hot cocoa and a book…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Saugeye stocked in five central Kentucky lakes; new fishery blossoms
It’s a walleye, a sauger, no, a saugeye. This hybrid member of the perch family (Percidae), is a cross between…
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes new deer, elk hunting regulations for 2017-18
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed several new deer and elk hunting regulations at its quarterly meeting in December….