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Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo coming to Williamson Fieldhouse
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Anglers from across the Tug Fork valley can gear up, learn and connect. The 6th Annual Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo comes to the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 21. Hosted by the Friends of Tug Fork River and Williamson Parks & Recreation, the expo will
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Kentucky enacts broad changes to hunting and fishing rules
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has enacted a series of regulatory changes affecting hunting, fishing and wildlife management across the state, following final legislative approval earlier this summer. The amendments, now in effect, modify seasons, size and catch limits, licensing rules and public access policies. Officials said the revisions better balance conservation
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Casting With Kids returns to Paintsville Lake this weekend
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT STAFFORDSVILLE — The annual Casting With Kids event returns to Paintsville Lake State Park on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, offering two full days of outdoor recreation, educational activities and family-friendly entertainment—at no cost to participants. Organizers have expanded the 2025 event with even more attractions for children and teens.
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Fishing and hunting licenses available
Licenses and permits are available to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky in the coming license year that started March 1. With some of the finest outdoor opportunities available anywhere, Kentucky’s fields, woods and waterways provide adventure for avid outdoors enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The 2025-2026 license year runs from March 1, 2025 through Feb.
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HANDS program celebrates fathers and families
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — The Martin County Health Department HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) program celebrated Father’s Day by honoring dads and families with a picnic Saturday at Martin County Lake. The event, for anyone pregnant, those with babies under 3 months and HANDS alumni, included inflatables, games and food and
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Fishing and hunting license year runs March 1-Feb. 28
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PRESS RELEASE Licenses and permits to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky in the coming license year are on sale now. The commonwealth offers some of the finest outdoor opportunities available anywhere. The 2024-2025 license year starts March 1 and runs through Feb. 28 of next year. License and permit
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Cardinals fishing team has strong showing in Bradley Roy Open
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL COUNTY — Martin County Cardinal Fishing made a strong showing in the 11th Annual Bradley Roy Open held Sunday at Lake Cumberland in Russell County. The tournament drew 209 boats and welcomed high school and middle school participants. The event’s format was designed to be highly competitive, with the
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Russell receives KFW award
FRANKFORT — More than two dozen Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources employees were honored at a special awards luncheon earlier this month in Frankfort, including Jason Russell of Martin County. Russell, the Eastern Fisheries District Program coordinator, received the Kerry Prather Award of Distinction. Russell has more than 23 years of service with
