“Tag: Kentucky”

Good hearing technology can extend the life of a party inside a duck blind for many years.

On July 1, Kentucky became the eighth state to adopt the NRA’s free online hunter education course, NRAHE.org.

The Bluegrass State is home to some bruiser deer, and there are plenty of opportunities for both residents and out-of-state hunters. Here are five important reasons you should add Kentucky to your big-buck bucket list.

Two hundred fifty years ago, Daniel Boone, the “long-hunting” pioneer who transformed American history, took his first steps in Kentucky.

Trail cameras at the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Clermont, Kentucky have captured a rare sight: a black bear. Though the black bear population has gradually returned in the eastern-most portions of the state, central Kentucky has largely remained bear-free. Until now.

Think that you know where all the big bucks are? You might be surprised.

NRA Pubs' own Tom Rickwalder and his son, Jackson, ventured to Kentucky earlier this spring for the state's youth turkey hunting weekend with Mark Moore of Osceola Outdoors. The gobblers were ready and waiting—but would young Jack tag one?

Associate Editor Jon Draper spent a few days chasing Kentucky toms with the guys from Knight & Hale Game Calls. Though the birds were largely uncooperative, Draper was able to tag one with the help of some pro-calling and more patience than he knew he was capable of.

National youth archery program develops outdoor skills while teaching life lessons.