KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT of
FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES

Meet and Greet plus Hike Boone County

This is an opportunity to meet your local chapter leader for Wildlife Women. We are a group that encourages inspires and educates women. Our mission is to encourage women to spend more time Outdoors and we host events throughout the year.

Dates: 04/27/2019

Categories: Other

Clarke Thornton Memorial Fishing Derby Fayette County

Kids fishing derby, loaner equipment provided (limited supply) giveaways and prizes. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants 16+ must have a valid fishing license.

Dates: 04/27/2019

Categories: Kids Events, Fishing Events (Non-boating)

Be Bear Aware Enrichment: 10am Franklin County

Learn the dos and don'ts of coexisting with bears in this unique enrichment! How well can a hungry black bear raid a campsite or plunder a picnic cooler? Now's your chance to find out!

Dates: 04/02/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Eagle Nest Building Activity: 10am to 12pm Franklin County

This children's activity will allow participants to learn more about eagle nests while creating one of their own using the same materials that eagles use: sticks!

Dates: 04/03/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Kids Events

Kentucky Habitats Activity: 2:30pm Franklin County

This activity will show the specific types of habitats that Kentucky's wildlife call home!

Dates: 04/04/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Marsh Madness: 2:30pm Franklin County

Take a stroll down to the Salato Center's wetland marsh, and learn more about these unique ecosystems!

Dates: 04/05/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Wild Encounter: 11am Franklin County

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. Your 'Wild Encounter' begins at 11am.

Dates: 04/06/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Who Lives in That Tree? Franklin County

This activity will illustrate how trees can provide great habitat for Kentucky's wildlife - even the trees that aren't alive anymore!

Dates: 04/06/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Kids Events

Herp Feeding: 2:15pm Franklin County

The Salato Center is home to many hungry reptiles and amphibians, and this is your chance to learn more about them while watching them enjoy their lunch! This meal time begins at 2;15pm.

Dates: 04/09/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Wild Encounter: 11am Franklin County

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. Your 'Wild Encounter' begins at 11am.

Dates: 04/10/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Bobcat Enrichment: 2:30pm Franklin County

Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by providing them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. We invite you to witness an enrichment at the bobcat exhibit at 2:30pm.

Dates: 04/11/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Raptor Encounter: 2:30pm Franklin County

Have you ever wanted to get an up-close look at one of the center's non-releasable raptors? Well now's your chance! One of our educators (and birds!) will be on hand to answer all of your burning questions.

Dates: 04/12/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Black Bear Enrichment: 11:30am Franklin County

Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by providing them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. We invite you to witness an enrichment at the black bear exhibit at 11:30am.

Dates: 04/13/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Wild Encounter: 10:30am Franklin County

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. Your 'Wild Encounter' begins at 10:30am.

Dates: 04/16/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Snake Encounter: 2pm Franklin County

Have you ever touched a snake before? Are you curious about these fascinating and often misunderstood creatures? Join us at 2pm for your chance to have an up close and personal encounter with one of the slithery critters that calls Salato home!

Dates: 04/16/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Raptor Encounter: 11:30am Franklin County

Have you ever wanted to get an up-close look at one of the center's non-releasable raptors? Well now's your chance! One of our educators (and birds!) will be on hand to answer all of your burning questions.

Dates: 04/17/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Black Bear Training: 10:30am Franklin County

Many of our exhibit animals are trained to enact specific behaviors, and progress and mastery are achieved through ongoing training. We invite you to witness a training session at the black bear exhibit at 10:30am.

Dates: 04/18/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Bald Eagle Talk: 11am Franklin County

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? Learn more about these fascinating birds of prey at the bald eagle exhibit at 11am.

Dates: 04/19/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Small Mammal Program: 4pm Franklin County

Did you know that the Salato Center is home to a resident groundhog and striped skunk? Learn more about our program mammals at the small mammal enclosure at 4pm!

Dates: 04/20/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Bobcat Training: 10:45am Franklin County

Many of our exhibit animals are trained to enact specific behaviors, and progress and mastery are achieved through ongoing training. We invite you to witness a training session at the bobcat exhibit at 10:45am.

Dates: 04/23/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Wild Encounter: 3pm Franklin County

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. Your 'Wild Encounter' begins at 3pm.

Dates: 04/24/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Elk Enrichment: 2:30pm Franklin County

Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by providing them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. We invite you to witness an enrichment at the elk enclosure at 2:30pm.

Dates: 04/25/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Black Bear Enrichment: 11am Franklin County

Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by providing them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. We invite you to witness an enrichment at the black bear exhibit at 11am.

Dates: 04/26/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Earth Day Program: 2:30pm Franklin County

Celebrate Earth Day at Salato with a special program that will feature some of the center's most interesting critters! We'll also be talking about the agency's new and exciting Kentucky Wild program, which supports the wildlife species in the state that aren't hunted, fished, or trapped. Join us at 2:30pm to learn more!

Dates: 04/27/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Herp Feeding: 2:15pm Franklin County

The Salato Center is home to many hungry reptiles and amphibians, and this is your chance to learn more about them while watching them enjoy their lunch! This meal time begins at 2:15pm.

Dates: 04/30/2019

Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Crittenden AAA Gun Club Trap Shooting Grant County

Trap shooting open to members and non-members. Hours are typically 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. We do go to winter hours when the weather changes on Saturday, which will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Above 40 degrees in the winter.

Dates: 02/16/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/23/2019, 03/01/2019, 03/02/2019, 03/08/2019, 03/09/2019, 03/15/2019, 03/16/2019, 03/22/2019, 03/23/2019, 03/29/2019, 03/30/2019, 04/05/2019, 04/06/2019, 04/12/2019, 04/13/2019, 04/19/2019, 04/20/2019, 04/26/2019, 04/27/2019, 05/03/2019, 05/04/2019, 05/10/2019, 05/11/2019, 05/17/2019, 05/18/2019, 05/24/2019, 05/25/2019, 05/31/2019, 06/01/2019, 06/07/2019, 06/08/2019, 06/14/2019, 06/15/2019, 06/21/2019, 06/22/2019, 06/28/2019, 06/29/2019, 07/05/2019, 07/06/2019, 07/12/2019, 07/13/2019, 07/19/2019, 07/20/2019, 07/26/2019, 07/27/2019, 08/02/2019, 08/03/2019, 08/09/2019, 08/10/2019, 08/16/2019, 08/17/2019, 08/23/2019, 08/24/2019, 08/30/2019, 08/31/2019, 09/06/2019, 09/07/2019, 09/13/2019, 09/14/2019, 09/20/2019, 09/21/2019, 09/27/2019, 09/28/2019, 10/04/2019, 10/05/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/12/2019, 10/18/2019, 10/19/2019, 10/25/2019, 10/26/2019, 11/01/2019, 11/02/2019, 11/08/2019, 11/09/2019, 11/15/2019, 11/16/2019, 11/22/2019, 11/23/2019, 11/29/2019, 11/30/2019, 12/03/2019, 12/04/2019, 12/10/2019, 12/11/2019, 12/17/2019, 12/18/2019, 12/24/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

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. Facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/03/2019, 04/07/2019, 05/05/2019, 06/02/2019, 07/07/2019, 09/01/2019, 10/06/2019, 11/03/2019, 12/01/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Five Stand Events Grant County

Five Stand shotgun sport shooting event held weather permitting, over 40 degrees and not raining. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. facebook page: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/03/2019, 03/17/2019, 04/07/2019, 05/05/2019, 05/19/2019, 06/02/2019, 06/16/2019, 07/07/2019, 07/21/2019, 08/18/2019, 09/01/2019, 09/08/2019, 09/15/2019, 09/29/2019, 10/06/2019, 10/20/2019, 11/03/2019, 11/17/2019, 12/01/2019, 12/15/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

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. Facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/05/2019, 03/12/2019, 03/19/2019, 03/26/2019, 04/02/2019, 04/09/2019, 04/16/2019, 04/23/2019, 04/30/2019, 05/07/2019, 05/14/2019, 05/21/2019, 05/28/2019, 06/04/2019, 06/11/2019, 06/18/2019, 06/25/2019, 07/02/2019, 07/09/2019, 07/16/2019, 07/23/2019, 07/30/2019, 08/06/2019, 08/13/2019, 08/20/2019, 08/27/2019, 09/03/2019, 09/10/2019, 09/17/2019, 09/24/2019, 10/01/2019, 10/08/2019, 10/15/2019, 10/22/2019, 10/29/2019, 11/05/2019, 11/12/2019, 11/19/2019, 11/26/2019, 12/03/2019, 12/10/2019, 12/17/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

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. Facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/10/2019, 04/14/2019, 05/12/2019, 06/09/2019, 07/14/2019, 08/11/2019, 09/08/2019, 10/13/2019, 11/10/2019, 12/08/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

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. Facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/13/2019, 03/27/2019, 04/10/2019, 04/24/2019, 05/08/2019, 05/22/2019, 06/12/2019, 06/26/2019, 07/10/2019, 07/24/2019, 08/14/2019, 08/28/2019, 09/11/2019, 09/25/2019, 10/09/2019, 10/23/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Trap Shoots Grant County

Trap range open, using ATA approved traphouses, weather permitting--over 32 degrees and not raining. Sponsored by Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/14/2019, 03/28/2019, 04/11/2019, 04/25/2019, 05/02/2019, 05/09/2019, 05/16/2019, 05/23/2019, 05/30/2019, 06/06/2019, 06/13/2019, 06/20/2019, 06/27/2019, 07/11/2019, 07/18/2019, 07/25/2019, 08/01/2019, 08/08/2019, 08/15/2019, 08/22/2019, 08/29/2019, 09/05/2019, 09/12/2019, 09/19/2019, 09/26/2019, 10/03/2019, 10/10/2019, 10/17/2019, 10/24/2019, 10/31/2019, 11/07/2019, 11/14/2019, 11/21/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

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. Facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/18/2019, 04/01/2019, 04/15/2019, 05/06/2019, 05/20/2019, 06/03/2019, 06/17/2019, 07/01/2019, 07/15/2019, 08/05/2019, 08/19/2019, 09/16/2019, 10/07/2019, 10/21/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Silhouette Practice Grant County

Practice event for those participating in IHMSA sanctioned Silhouette matches.

Dates: 03/30/2019, 04/12/2019, 04/27/2019, 05/10/2019, 05/25/2019, 06/07/2019, 06/22/2019, 07/12/2019, 07/27/2019, 08/09/2019, 08/24/2019, 09/13/2019, 09/28/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/26/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Metallic Silhouette Matches Grant County

International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association sanctioned matches with courses of fire for big bore, small bore, hunter's pistol, half size and fifth scale targets. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees. Sponsored by Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 03/31/2019, 04/13/2019, 04/28/2019, 05/11/2019, 05/26/2019, 06/08/2019, 06/23/2019, 07/13/2019, 07/28/2019, 08/10/2019, 08/25/2019, 09/14/2019, 09/29/2019, 10/12/2019, 10/27/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NKSSA Trap Shoots Grant County

Trap range open, using ATA approved traphouses, weather permitting--over 32 degrees and not raining. Sponsored by Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

Dates: 04/14/2019, 05/12/2019, 06/09/2019, 06/16/2019, 07/14/2019, 08/11/2019, 09/08/2019, 11/10/2019, 12/08/2019

Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Ladies Fishing Day Jefferson County

This is a half day free class for women only. We will begin with covering the basics of fishing like how to tie a knot, cast and reel, take off a fish, identify a fish, and more. Then we will take it to the lake and spend the rest of our time fishing together. All equipment is provided!

Dates: 04/07/2019

Categories: Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Other

Hunter Education Banquet Blue Licks State Park Nicholas County

You and a guest are cordially invited to this year's Hunter Education Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park in Carlise, KY on April 27, 2019 for an evening of celebrating accomplishments of 2018. Check-in will be at 5 pm and the banquet will start at 6 pm. 

Banquet on Saturday will ...

Dates: 04/27/2019

Categories: Meetings / Banquets