After last week’s meeting hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at the Henry County Fairgrounds, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are better informed about the ramifications of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state’s herd but most in the crowd now find themselves in a deer dilemma.

Youngsters across Tennessee will have the woods and fields to call their own this weekend. The first of two special youth hunts arrive for those falling in the age bracket of 6-16 years of age.

Want to know more about Chronic Wasting Disease and how the local deer herd might be affected by the recent discovery of a doe here in Henry County that tested positive for CWD?

Kentucky Lake’s late October fishing scene has seen cooler surface temperatures descend since last week’s cool snap, which seems to suit anglers just fine. Added to the lower surface temps have been lower lake levels, too.

Kentucky Lake’s fall fishing scene has been waiting several weeks for a cool snap. Perhaps the wait may be over, as the weatherman is forecasting an overdue drop in temperatures as the weekend approaches.

Mention fall crappie fishing and some folks look at you like a cow looking at a new gate. Popular opinion has the peak time for the area’s most popular panfish here on Kentucky Lake occurring in early to mid-April. While spring may always be the most popular season for crappie as the vast ma…

Legends of the Outdoors founder Garry Mason of Henry County is going to be the host of a television show.

Nice stable weather across the region has greeted Kentucky Lake anglers this week, making it a pleasure to be out and about. Light winds have been the norm and cool mornings with a touch of fog at times kicked off the start that had fishermen shedding jackets and shirts by midday.

News last week of the first confirmed deer discovered in Henry County with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has had biologists and hunters buzzing. From the northwest portion of the county came the evidence that a 3-1/2-year-old doe was exhibiting unusual behavior and sporting a thin frame. The…

Every September, Tennessee waterfowlers get a short season that is meant to coincide with the early migration of blue-wing teal. It’s more or less a roll of the dice.

Fall is still several weeks off — at least its official arrival on the calendar — but early fall hunting seasons are about to kickstart the seasonal transition for Tennessee sportsmen.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Asian Carp Harvest Incentive Program (ACHIP) reached a milestone in July as 10 million pounds of invasive carp have been removed from Kentucky and Barkley reservoirs. The program began in September 2018 and has provided incentives to wholesale fish d…

News this week about the forthcoming fall flight of ducks isn’t what weary duck hunters wanted to hear. It’s not going to be a washout but waterfowlers across the Mississippi flyway were hoping to read about scores of young ducks in the migration this year. That’s not the case, say biologist…

Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene was the beneficiary of a rare early August cool snap this week that brought a touch of fall to the early morning air. Anglers had a little hurdle with some northeast wind but it was a small price to pay for the lower humidity and temperatures.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is proposing special, underwater barriers along the Tennessee River to limit the movement of invasive Asian carp. And they’re asking for your input. If you’re the least bit concerned about the invasive Asian carp situation on our waterways, namely Kentucky Lake…

Catfishermen are topping the list of successful anglers on Kentucky Lake as the dog days of summer dictate fishing conditions.

Remember back in the spring when nasty north winds whipped up whitecaps across the open waters of Kentucky Lake? Bone chilling winds cut like a knife and anglers had to pull up the hood on their jackets while attempting to find a fishing spot on the leeward side of a cove or bay. Chances are…

Annual drawdown on both Kentucky and Barkley lakes has begun. Fishermen, boaters, property owners and recreationists along the shores may have already noticed a slight drop in lake levels the past week or so. Once July arrives on the calendar, the TVA initiates its annual drawdown curve and …

Every nook and cranny will have some. They may be moving about or just sitting still.

 Crappie USA returns to Kentucky and Barkley lakes with a regional event today and Saturday. Competitive tournament anglers will be here vying for the Region 1 championship, presented by Bass Pro Shops/ Cabela’s. During the year, anglers may also compete in the $50,000 points race and an opp…

A variety of species is helping kick off the June fishing scene along Kentucky Lake. The bite has been pretty good for late bedding bluegill plus some scattered shellcracker have also shown up for a parting glance. Catfish have been consistent, too, and have provided some coolers full of fun…

After a strange cool front that nipped a lot of fishing plans in the bud last weekend, Kentucky Lake anglers have shaken it off and headed back to battle. Before the arrival of some weird weather, anglers up and down the reservoir were chalking up some pretty hefty stringers of catfish and b…

Summer temperatures arrived a bit early this week for late spring anglers who got a pretty good dose of heat and humidity while out there on the water.

Expect the biggest crowd of the boating season to be out in force this weekend. The official kickoff of the boating season is here even though summer won’t arrive for another three weeks or so.

The 2021 National Safe Boating Week starts Saturday and continues through May 28. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating to promote the wearing of life jackets as the summer boating season starts.

Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene has been the beneficiary of stable lake levels this week and it appears that will continue for the near future. Warmer days are already entering the picture so things will continue to heat up for bass, crappie, bluegill, redear and catfishermen.