Frankfort, Kentucky - The alligator gar, once prevalent in western Kentucky sloughs and swamps, is now poised for a return. The story is told this weekend, June 6 and 7, on “Kentucky Afield” television.
One of North America’s largest freshwater fish - reaching lengths of 10 feet - has not been seen in Kentucky since the mid 1970s. Due to habitat loss and over-harvest, the alligator gar has found itself instead on the Kentucky’s list of species in greatest conservation need. This spring, efforts began at the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery near Frankfort to raise the fish to restore to native waters.
Also, we meet a woman with a lot of pull. Nora Ross is a world champion trap shooter. We join the Carlisle resident on the range to talk about her many titles in the field of clay target shooting and the hall of fame status she shares with Annie Oakley.
Lastly, we head to the Ohio River for catfish jugging
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