River diagnostics

BY BUDDY GOUGH

CASS — The Mulberry River was the focus of a river wellness program conducted last week by experts with The Nature Conservancy and the Ozark National Forest. After a spring and summer of abundant rainfall provided paddlers with an extended season of rollicking whitewater fun, the Mulberry was quiet and deserted as the five-man team set out to paddle the 3.7-mile stretch between Byrd’s Adventure Camp and the Redding Campground. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

NORTHWEST TERRITORY : Geologist finds layers of meaning in region’s rocks

BUDDY GOUGH

One wouldn’t guess Van Brahana to be in his 60s from the youthful enthusiasm exuded as he recently inspected the geology of a mountain at the end of a ridge flanking the Kings River in Madison County. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Cast a grasshopper and there’s no end to the rainbows

BY RAY SASSER THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Pat Stefanek was giddy, and he wasn’t even holding a rod. The fishing guide ran through the tall grass that ringed the meandering stream, swinging his landing net like a tennis racket, flushing a swarm of well-fed grasshoppers. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Sloan bass tourney scheduled Oct. 4

—Democrat-Gazette Services

The annual Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament will be Oct. 4 on Table Rock Lake. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Fishing report

Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER Southtown Sporting Goods said the lake remains about 6 feet above normal level with surface temperatures around 80 degrees. Bream are fair on crickets. Crappie are good on minnows. Bass are fair on spinner baits and dark-colored plastics. Catfish are fair on worms and cut bait. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Lovethe Ozarks

BY BUDDY GOUGH

JASPER — Here comes the bride, looking as radiant as she ever will. - Thursday, August 21, 2008

NORTHWEST TERRITORY : New edition of state fishing, outdoors guide available

BUDDY GOUGH

Newcomers to the area should find the 2008-09 Arkansas Fishing & Outdoors Guide an excellent resource. - Thursday, August 21, 2008

Lights, camera — hold the deer so I can hit it — action

BY ERIC SHARP DETROIT FREE PRESS

Don’t believe everything shown on TV hunting shows. - Thursday, August 21, 2008

Fishing report

Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER Southtown Sporting Goods said the water is dingy in some areas and remains more than 6 feet above normal level. Bream are good on crickets. Crappie are fair on minnows. Bass are fair early on topwaters and spinner baits. Bass can be caught at night on jigs and soft plastics. - Thursday, August 21, 2008