Caldwell Co 4-H Sharpshooters practice at Jones Keeney WMA range hosted by Caldwell County Sportsman Club. Air rifle, Air pistol, Archery, and Trap.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Meetings / Banquets, Other

20 3D targets course. ASA Scoring. Clubs rules

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Other

25 targets for $10.00 we will shoot until sunset.

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

This course will teach you the basics of catching and cleaning fish. Whether you are an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in fishing.

Day 1 May 23rd, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office 

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, improving water quality, licensing/regulations, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, fish fileting techniques, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques.

Day 2 May 30th, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office 

The field portion includes, but is not limited to: location selection, target areas, casting techniques, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety, when to fish (time of day/time of year), fileting fish, food preparation and cooking, and food sampling.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Hook And Cook

Observe an animal enrichment, designed by our animal care team to support mental and physical health. They keep our bobcats’ day interesting and are just as essential as nutrition and veterinary care. Enrichments come in all shapes and sizes and change regularly.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about reptiles! Reptiles include snakes, lizards and turtles. They all have common characteristics known as adaptations. These features help reptiles to survive. This program may use live animals as well as shells, skins, and other props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about turtles! Did you know that Kentucky has 14 species of turtles? Join one of our educators for a short talk and learn more. This program may use live animals as well as shells and other props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Observe a Derby themed enrichment, designed by our animal care team to support mental and physical health. They keep our bear’s day interesting and are just as essential as nutrition and veterinary care. Enrichments come in all shapes and sizes and change regularly.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Have you ever wondered which animal is the fastest in Kentucky? You may be surprised to find out! Join us for a special Derby themed program where we will explore which KY native species might win a race against a KY Derby thoroughbred.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Kentucky is home to many different habitats with a variety of wildlife and plants. Join one of our conservation educators and learn about some of the different animals that live in each. This program may feature live animals and include props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Kentucky is home to many different habitats with a variety of wildlife and plants. Join one of our conservation educators and learn about some of the different animals that live in each. This program may feature live animals and include props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Conservation Educators will be stationed at different exhibits throughout the center to answer questions and provide interesting facts about our animals.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Welcome to our beginner kayak fishing course! This course will teach you how to safely and effectively fish from a kayak. This course is designed for kayakers or anglers wanting to combine the two skills or someone new to both.

Day 1 (May 11th, 6:00pm- 8:30pm, KDFWR classroom)

This portion covers basic concepts including, but not limited to: fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation,casting techniques, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety, and when to fish (time of day/time of year), licensing and regulations. 

Day 2 (May 18th, 6:00pm- 830pm, KDFWR classroom)

The practical portion includes: loading and unloading a kayak trailer, propelling and steering a kayak, weight distribution, how to secure gear, boat positioning for fishing and navigation of flowing water systems, access points, location selection and types of boats. 

Day 3 (May 20th 9:00am-1:00 pm, Canoe Ky shop)

This portion of the class will be a float fishing trip guided by Canoe Kentucky. It will be a four hour paddle down the elkhorn creek with plenty of opportunities to practice the skills learned in the two previous portions of this class. There will be a fee associated with this portion of the class for kayak rental and guide. 

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Kayak Fishing

Let’s learn about quail! Join us at the Bluegrass Prairie exhibit to see our covey of quail and learn about the steps the KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources has taken to conserve bobwhite populations.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about reptiles! Reptiles include snakes, lizards and turtles. They all have common characteristics known as adaptations. These features help reptiles to survive. This program may use live animals as well as shells, skins, and other props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Conservation Educators will be stationed at different exhibits throughout the center on Friday morning to answer questions and provide interesting facts about our animals.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Animal moms should be celebrated too! Join us for a special Mother’s Day themed program. We will compare how Kentucky native species navigate motherhood in the wild.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join one of our conservation educators to learn about Salato’s (0.5 mile) HabiTrek Trail that connects with the Prairie Trail to form an easy (0.71 mile) loop. Learn about what you might see on the trail as well as some basic hiking safety tips.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Observe an animal enrichment, designed by our animal care team to support mental and physical health. They keep our bobcats’ day interesting and are just as essential as nutrition and veterinary care. Enrichments come in all shapes and sizes and change regularly.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Kentucky is home to many different habitats with a variety of wildlife and plants. Join one of our conservation educators and learn about some of the different animals that live in each. This program may feature live animals and include props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Meet one of our resident raptors in this informational talk and see them fly.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Now is your chance to get a closer look at some of the animals that call Salato home! We'll have staff on hand to answer questions and show off at least one live species from our collection of native wildlife.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Have you ever seen a bald eagle up close? Did you know that there are currently more bald eagles in Kentucky than there have ever been? Join us at the bald eagle exhibit to learn more about these fascinating birds of prey.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join one of our educators for a short interpretive talk and watch our deer herd enjoy a tasty snack provided by our animal care staff.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Our bear is constantly learning, thanks to our animal care team. Through positive reinforcement, our bear learns a variety of techniques from daily body presentations to medical behaviors and even blood draws. Training reduces stress and increases mental stimulation. You are welcome to participate by observing and asking questions.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about birds of prey! All birds have common characteristics known as adaptations that help them to survive. You will learn about these adaptations in this informative talk. This program may include replicas and skulls and feature live animals. Seats may be limited.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Kentucky is home to many different habitats with a variety of wildlife and plants. Join one of our conservation educators and learn about some of the different animals that live in each. This program may feature live animals and include props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Detailed Agenda

The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) in the Administration Building on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ campus in Frankfort. It will be open to the public.

The meeting also will be livestreamed and archived on the department's YouTube channel at youtube.com/FishandWildlifeKY. A link to the livestream also will be posted on the department’s homepage at fw.ky.gov at the start of the meeting.

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Meetings / Banquets, Featured KDFWR Events

Conservation Educators will be stationed at different exhibits throughout the center to answer questions and provide interesting facts about our animals.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about bison! Bison are the largest terrestrial mammals in the western hemisphere. Learn about Salato’s herd with their characteristic hunchback appearance and horns.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about eagles! Did you know that there are currently more bald eagles in Kentucky than there have ever been? Learn more about these fascinating birds of prey with one of our conservation educators.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about quail! Join us at the Bluegrass Prairie exhibit to see our covey of quail and learn about the steps the KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources has taken to conserve bobwhite populations.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join us for a fun casting game to help kids learn fish identification skills. Fish ID booklets and tackle kits will be available, while supplies last. This activity is being held in advance of free fishing weekend. Annually during the first full weekend in June, you can try your hand at fishing in Kentucky without a license. Don't know where to fish? Check out https://fw.ky.gov/Fish/Pages/default.aspx for tips and places to try, including the Fishing in Neighborhoods lakes.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Weekly trap shooting weather permitting. We assist several local youth groups.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Trap range open, using ATA approved traphouses, weather permitting--over 40 degrees and not raining. Sponsored by Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 40 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Five Stand shotgun sport shooting event held weather permitting, over 45 degrees and not raining. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. facebook page: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Long range rimfire precision rifle matches sponsored by Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Steel Challenge Shooting Association style handgun event sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 40 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. $1 for NKSSA members, $5 for non-members

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rifle matches shot standing, sitting and prone. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Steel Challenge Shooting Association event sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Practice day for those participating in the IHMSA sanctioned pistol matches on the next day. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association sanctioned pistol matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Check out www.IHMSA.org for rules and information.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Youth rifle, pistol, archery, and trap shooting. Must be a club member and attend a safety training to participate.

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Kids Events

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Range will be open for practice for those competing in SCSA events. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Clay Shoot

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Other

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rain is predicted for Friday so be aware the Club could close early or start later because of the rain. Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

IUE-CWA Local 83701, Union Sportsmen Alliance, and city of Earlington, KY are teaming up for our first annual Take a Kid Fishing event. The first 200 kids registered will receive a new Fishing pole. Registration is online. IUE-CWA Local 83701 will be providing everyone lunch while supplies last.

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Kids Events, Fishing Events (Non-boating)

AWA monthly meeting (third Tuesday of the month). Each meeting features a firearm topic of education, as well as dry fire practice. First meeting is free. Membership is required for further participation in group. Visit armedwomen.org to join! Feel free to email with any questions about our group!

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars

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