Skot Covert

2 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

ARKANSAS, USA — Each spring, a special tradition blooms quietly across Arkansas: the hunt for morel mushrooms. Known for their distinctive appearance, earthy flavor, and ephemeral growing season, morels have captivated foragers and food enthusiasts alike. Recently, we sat down with Dr. Vic Ford, a retired expert from the University of Arkansas Agriculture Extension Office, to uncover the magic of morels in the Natural State.

1 month ago | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

Outdoors Nature The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission is reminding turkey hunters of changes to it's tagging system ahead of the upcoming spring season. Here's what to know. Author: Skot Covert (KFSM) Published: 9:43 PM CDT April 11, 2025 Updated: 9:43 PM CDT April 11, 2025 SPRINGDALE, Ark. — As turkey season gets underway in Arkansas, hunters are being reminded to double-check their licenses for a key addition: turkey tags.

1 month ago | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Each year, Arkansas becomes a vital waypoint for hummingbirds migrating between their breeding and wintering grounds. According to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, the ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the species most commonly observed in the state. These birds typically arrive in Arkansas between mid-March and late April during their northward journey.

Feb 5, 2025 | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

ARKANSAS, USA — Severe weather season is just around the corner, and the National Weather Service (NWS) is gearing up for its annual storm spotter trainings. If you’ve ever wondered how to help report severe weather in your community, these free trainings are for you. NWS is offering SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training, a free program that teaches participants how to recognize and report severe weather, including tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

Nov 27, 2024 | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As the chill in the air sets the stage for winter, our weather team has been hard at work preparing this year’s Winter Weather Outlook. Crafting these forecasts is a complex process, influenced by global weather patterns, historical data, and long-range computer models. The Winter Outlook Process Developing a seasonal outlook is part science and part detective work.