Flip Putthoff

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Outdoors Writer and Staff Photographer at Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

I am the outdoors reporter and a staff photographer the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Articles

NWA fishing report: Mud is clearing and the fishing has improved on Beaver Lake | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

6 days ago | arkansasonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Anglers are putting springtime tactics to the test during the high water level, said Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers.
Be bear aware during spring | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

6 days ago | arkansasonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Spring is in full swing and Arkansas black bears are out and about. Seeing a wild bear can be an exciting experience, but it is far from unique in the state formerly nicknamed The Bear State, especially in late spring. Black bears emerge from their winter dens in late March in Arkansas. When they do, they do what bears do best -- look for food.
Waterfall the centerpiece of scenic Kings River Falls Natural Area | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

6 days ago | arkansasonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. A beautiful waterfall isn't the only reason to visit Kings River Falls Natural Area in the wilds of Madison County.
NWA outdoor events: Lots of fun ahead for fishing fanatics | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

6 days ago | arkansasonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Go fishing at Wells Lake from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission educators will provide cane poles, rods and reels, bait and tackle and offer fishing tips. Registration is not required. Fishing with a Vet bass tournament is Saturday at Beaver Lake out of Prairie Creek park.
Waterfall the centerpiece of scenic Kings River Falls Natural Area

6 days ago | nwaonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Flip Putthoff is a staff photographer and outdoors reporter. He's covered outdoor recreation for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and its predecessor newspapers for 45 years. Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills. Wheeze wheeze! He's a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism who always cheers for Mizzou -- unless they're playing the Razorbacks. Contact Flip at [email protected].
Catch catfish, kick up some creek bugs | McDonald County Press

1 week ago | mdcp.nwaonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Native Plant WalkPeel Compton Foundation will host a free native plant walk at Osage Park in Bentonville on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the foundation at (479) 254-3870. Walk In BentonvilleOzark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to a walk on Wednesday in Bentonville. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Casey's, 100 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. The fee is $4. There is a short drive to the start point where participants will choose a 5- or 10-kilometer route.
Catch catfish, kick up some creek bugs | Bella Vista Weekly Vista

1 week ago | bvwv.nwaonline.com | Flip Putthoff

See park's native plantsPeel Compton Foundation will host a free native plant walk from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Osage Park in Bentonville. Contact the foundation (479) 254-3870 for more information. Walk explores BentonvilleOzark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to join a walk Wednesday in Bentonville. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Casey's, 100 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. There is a fee of $4 for all walkers.
Catch catfish, kick up some creek bugs

1 week ago | eagleobserver.com | Flip Putthoff

Native Plant WalkPeel Compton Foundation will host a free native plant walk at Osage Park in Bentonville on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the foundation at (479) 254-3870. Walk In BentonvilleOzark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to a walk on Wednesday in Bentonville. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Casey's, 100 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. The fee is $4. There is a short drive to the start point where participants will choose a 5- or 10-kilometer route.
Hunters take record wild turkeys | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Turkey hunters reported 11,332 turkeys killed during Arkansas's turkey hunting season, which ended May 11. The harvest increased 22 percent from the 2024 season and stands as the best turkey season since 2016. David Moscicki, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission turkey program coordinator, said the increase is likely the result of good weather and more birds on the landscape from previous years.
Crappie starting to bite crank baits | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Flip Putthoff

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The muddy water is clearing and fishing has improved, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide.