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It’s the season
Editor’s Note: This column appeared in the Nov. 30, 2011 edition of the Greater Ashland Beacon. By Chris Erwin For the last couple weeks hunters across the state have been doing their best to outsmart […]
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Outdoor News
Eastern Kentucky Fishing Report
This fishing report was compiled for Jan. 2 to Jan 9, 2012 Editor’s note: With dipping temperatures and heavy rains this past week, many lakes are reporting slow fishing but as we head into the […]
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Late Fall Musky, Dynamite from Below
By Chris Erwin The sky was clear, not a cloud to be seen, as I put my boat in the water at the Poppin Rock Ramp just two weeks ago. I couldn’t wait to get […]
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KOPA Conference held at Cave Run
Eastern Kentucky writers Soc Clay, Sam Piatt honored By Chris Erwin MOREHEAD Every year the Kentucky Outdoor Press Association selects a location for their annual conference were outdoor writers from across Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and […]
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Carter Caves in the fall
By Carrie Stambaugh OLIVE HILL Carter Caves State Resort Park is beautiful all year but in the fall its hardwood forests put on a dazzling display of color, which almost steals the show from its […]
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A primitive fall in DBNF part 2
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part series. By Chris Erwin If last week got you to think about putting a primitive camping-hunting-fishing trip together, there are a few things that […]
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A primitive fall in the DBNF
Editors Note: This is part one of a two part series. By Chris Erwin October, can you believe it? The summer has just blown past us like a tropical storm, at least it seems that […]
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Crappie in the Sticks
Editor’s Note: This piece first appeared in the Greater Ashland Beacon on Oct. 5, 2011. By Chris Erwin The leaves are starting to fall, and your favorite crappie hole seems to be vacant. The truth […]
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Staying on the Fish
Editor’s Note: This column first appeared in the Greater Ashland Beacon on Wed. Sept. 21, 2011. By Chris Erwin A chill has gripped the night air with temperatures falling into the 40s; the early-morning fog […]
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The Awaking of Monsters
Editor’s Note: This column first appeared in the Greater Ashland Beacon on Sept. 14, 2011 By Chris Erwin Every year as the water cools into the mid to lower 70s the musky in Kentucky come […]