Outdoors

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve talked about the upcoming dove season … traditionally Sept. 1.
We’ve talked about hunting the birds and safety. So now we’ll talk about something that very few people I hunt with use: Decoys and dove whistles.
To clarify, most dove hunters go out the first couple of hunts in September, then their season is over. And to be honest, decoys and dove whistles (calls) aren’t really necessary when hunting the young, dumb birds looking for something to eat!

Coming up in just three weeks is one of an outdoorsman’s … or woman’s… most important dates!
I hate saying it, but if ya don’t know what it is then shame on you. It’s when friends get together have a great time and, if you’re lucky, eat a great redneck cookin’.

First off I want to congratulate Detective Byron Richardson on his retirement from the Lebanon Police Department after 20-plus years of service. A job well done!
Don’t forget, the Central Kentucky Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, at Centre Square in Lebanon. You can get more information and ticket by contacting John O. Thomas at Lebanon City Hall or Leo Essex at 502-507-4100 or by contacting him at leo.essex@hecmfg.com.

This time of summer, it’s usually hot, muggy and very “bug intense.”
So what does one do when you really enjoy fishing and don’t enjoy being miserable? How about fishing at night?
It’s usually cooler and you can usually catch a few fish. That’s usually!