Outdoors

Prime time for Arkansas crappie approaches For the next few weeks, crappie fishing will be a marquee attraction in the Natural State as crappie migrate to shallow water to spawn. by Bryan Hendricks

Do-over double play We knew fishing would be tough when the wind blew a towboat against the shore at David D. Terry Lock & Dam. by Bryan Hendricks

Outdoors calendar NOTE For additions to this calendar, fax the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette at (501) 378-3869. Information on events also may be emailed to bhendricks@arkansasonline.com.

Solunar tables The schedule of solunar periods has been taken from Mrs. Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days so you will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these times if you wish to find the best sport each day has to offer. Major periods begin at the times shown and last for an hour and a half or two hours. Minor periods are of somewhat shorter duration.

The 257 Roberts cartridge revisited A reader recently asked for my opinions on the 257 Roberts as a deer hunting cartridge. by Bryan Hendricks

OPPORTUNITIES: Audubon makes plans for adults and kids The Arkansas Audubon Society will hold its spring convention May 3-5 atop Petit Jean Mountain. Meanwhile, registration is open for the society's annual Halberg ... by Celia Storey - March 18, 2019

Fishing hot spots LAKE NIMROD Largemouth bass fishing is excellent on swimming jigs. Crappie fishing is good at 16 feet on minnows and jigs. Catfishing is fair on nightcrawlers. March 14, 2019

State fishing report CENTRAL BASS BREAM CATFISH CRAPPIE March 14, 2019

Arkansas outdoors calendar Calendar March 14, 2019

Solunar tables Solunar tables March 14, 2019

Spawn sparks fishing fever at Beaver Lake Fishermen, start your engines, dust off those waders or grab a paddle. Some of the year's best fishing is close at hand, and who isn't ready for it after a long... by Flip Putthoff - March 12, 2019

NWA fishing report Fishing report from Beaver Lake, Beaver Tailwater, Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, Bella Vista, SWEPCO Lake, Siloam Springs Lake, Eastern Oklahoma and Table R... March 12, 2019

NWA outdoor briefs Rogers student named to the Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team; Ozark Mountain Bike Festival date set; Pagnozzi Parker Charity Big Bass Tournament da... March 12, 2019

Something to sing about Arkansas state parks are a fine destination to take a hike, ride a mountain bike or curl up next to a warm fire at a campsite or cozy cabin. March 12, 2019

Alliance seeks help planting trees The Beaver Watershed Alliance is looking for volunteers to help local landowners in the Beaver Lake Watershed plant trees and shrubs along riparian and forested... by Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette - March 12, 2019

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