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Daisy Velasquez watches an arrow fly after she released it while shooting next to Shelby Downs, right, during an archery tournament at the Crossroads School in Rogers. A three-week archery unit is part of the physical education class at the school.

Daisy Velasquez watches an arrow fly after she released it while shooting next to Shelby Downs, right, during an archery tournament at the Crossroads School in Rogers. A three-week archery unit is part of the physical education class at the school.
Photo by Flip Putthoff

S Opening weekend best for hunters

LITTLE ROCK — As always, hunters killed the most deer on opening weekend of the modern gun season. For the 2009 season, those dates were Nov. 14-15. Read More »

By Bryan Hendricks posted February 7, 2010 at 4:05 a.m.

S Banner year for deer

Harvest expected to rival 2008-2009

LITTLE ROCK — Despite heavy rainfall and floodwaters that closed hunting in some parts of the state, Arkansas deer hunters had an excellent season in 2009-2010. Read More »

By Bryan Hendricks posted February 7, 2010 at 3:56 a.m.

S ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Summit spawns hand-wringing, few solutions

LITTLE ROCK — Until spring weather allows for some good hatches, the turkey depression in the southeastern United States will continue indefinitely. Read More »

By Bryan Hendricks posted February 7, 2010 at 3:55 a.m.

S Snow Geese Extend Waterfowl Hunting

LITTLE ROCK — Duck hunting season closes after this weekend, but there are tens of thousands of other waterfowl in Arkansas that can be targets for hunters willing to put in some eff ort. Read More »

By By Joe Mosby posted February 4, 2010 at 5:59 a.m.

S ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER: Rowing Trip To Cover 400 Miles

EXPEDITION RAISES FUNDS FOR REEL RECOVERY CANCER PROGRAM

BENTONVILLE — Ken Richards plans to row, row, row his boat 400 miles down the Arkansas River to raise money and awareness of Reel Recovery, a program for men with cancer. Read More »

By Flip Putthoff posted February 4, 2010 at 5:57 a.m.

S BRIEFLY: Signing Set For Fishing Book

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — A book signing with author Shane Andrews of Lead Hill and his book, “An Impossible Cast,” will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St. Andrews and Jeremy Miller are co-authors. Read More »

By STAFF REPORT posted February 4, 2010 at 5:52 a.m.

S FLW Tour Kicks Off Season

LITTLE ROCK — The FLW Tour of professional bass fishing kicks off its 2010 season with its first event on the Red River at Shreveport, La. Read More »

By STAFF REPORT posted February 4, 2010 at 5:47 a.m.

S Hobbs State Park Offers Valentine Package

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Openings remain for the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Valentine’s Day weekend package of outings for couples set for Feb. 13-14. Read More »

By STAFF REPORT posted February 4, 2010 at 5:42 a.m.

S Trout Unlimited Sets Fundraiser Banquet

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The annual Arkansas chapter of Trout Unlimited fundraiser banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on March 5 at the Fayetteville Town Center, 15 W. Mountain Street on the square. Read More »

By STAFF REPORT posted February 4, 2010 at 5:39 a.m.

S Trail Group Hosts Hikes

FEBRUARY PRIME TIME TREKKING

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The Ozark Highlands Trail Association will host a day hike and two overnight hikes in February. Read More »

By STAFF REPORT posted February 4, 2010 at 5:36 a.m.

S THE CAT SIDE: Cat Scribe Thinking Warm Thoughts

COLUMNIST NOT WINTERING WELL

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — I, Boat Dock, outdoors cat columnist and scorner of snow, am thinking about quitting this gig and applying for a new job — cat columnist at the Fiji Daily Blab. Read More »

posted February 4, 2010 at 5:34 a.m.

S Life’s Lessons At Full Draw

SCHOOL ARCHERY PROGRAM MORE THAN BOWS, ARROWS

ROGERS — Daisy Velasquez stared hard at the bull’s eye, drew her bow and sent an arrow zinging on its way. The shot was on target, but more importantly, so is 11th-grader Velasquez. Read More »

By Flip Putthoff posted February 4, 2010 at 5:29 a.m.

S NWA FISHING REPORT

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Beaver Lake: Little if any fishing took place during the snow and cold weather. Read More »

By STAFF REPORT posted February 4, 2010 at 5:21 a.m.

S Fishing this week

LITTLE ROCK — HOT SPOTS 1. ARKANSAS RIVER (LITTLE ROCK POOL) Bass are biting well on crankbaits. Catfishing is good on skipj ack below the dams. Crappie are biting well on minnows. Bream are slow on crickets. Read More »

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette posted February 4, 2010 at 3:55 a.m.

S ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: No ducks on beautiful final day

LITTLE ROCK — If you sat out the last day of duck season, you missed one of the most beautiful sights of winter. Read More »

By Bryan Hendricks posted February 4, 2010 at 3:53 a.m.