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Our Hunter Education classes have been moved and can be viewed online at register-ed.com.

2016 RMEF Eastern Kentucky Elk and Hunting Show Floyd County
Whether an avid hunter or new to hunting and elk, this Eastern Kentucky Expo has what you're looking for. Two days of seminars, demonstrations and vendor booths in one location. Some of the things that will be included are: Hunting Guides, Outdoor Sport Vendors, La Porte Archery, Calling Contest, Elk Tours, KY Proud Vendors, Taxidermists, Pettin ...
Dates: 09/09/2016, 09/10/2016
Categories: Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Featured KDFWR Events
Black Bear Enrichment: 10:30am Franklin County
Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the black bear exhibit at 10:30am.
Dates: 09/01/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Wildlife Feats of Strength Franklin County
Join us from 11am to 2pm for the Salato Wildlife Feats of Strength! Participants can test their strengths and abilities at various outdoor exhibits while learning about the abilities of some of Kentucky’s native wildlife. Participants may "compete" in the following categories: Raptor Grip Strength, Bobcat Long Jump, Deer Dash Race, Frog Hop-a-tho ...
Dates: 09/03/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Kids Events
Groundhog Training: 3pm Franklin County
Have you ever seen a live groundhog up close? Did you know that they can climb trees? Now is your chance to see a public groundhog training and learn more about these interesting animals at 3pm.
Dates: 09/06/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Black Bear Enrichment: 10:15am Franklin County
Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the black bear exhibit at 10:15am.
Dates: 09/07/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Full Commission Meeting Franklin County
1. Swearing In of New Commission Members: Dr. Harry W. Carloss (1st), Jimmy Bevins (6th), Paul Horn (7th), Richard Storm (8th), Dr. Karl Clinard (9th) [Note: Kevin Bond (5th) absent] 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance 3. Call to Order & Welcome 8:30 am (EST) – Frank Williams, Chairman 4. Ethics Training – Katie Gabhart 5. Administrat ...
Dates: 09/09/2016
Categories: Meetings / Banquets
Bobcat Enrichment: 11am Franklin County
Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the bobcat exhibit at 11am.
Dates: 09/10/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Bobcat Enrichment: 2pm Franklin County
Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the bobcat exhibit at 2pm.
Dates: 09/13/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Groundhog Training: 11:45am Franklin County
Have you ever seen a live groundhog up close? Did you know that they can climb trees? Now is your chance to see a public groundhog training and learn more about these interesting animals at 11:45am.
Dates: 09/15/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Black Bear Enrichment: 10am Franklin County
Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the black bear exhibit at 10am.
Dates: 09/16/2016
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 offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the black bear exhibit at 11:30am.
Dates: 09/20/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Groundhog Training: 3:45pm Franklin County
Have you ever seen a live groundhog up close? Did you know that they can climb trees? Now is your chance to see a public groundhog training and learn more about these interesting animals at 3:45pm.
Dates: 09/21/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Bobcat Enrichment: 10:15am Franklin County
Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the bobcat exhibit at 10:15am.
Dates: 09/23/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Serpent Saturday: 2:30pm Franklin County
It’s time for a Serpent Saturday at Salato on Saturday, September 24th (talk about a tongue twister!) At 2:30pm our education staff will have an assortment of our program reptiles on display, giving visitors the opportunity to view and learn something new about these fascinating and sometimes misunderstood animals. Have you ever wondered what kind ...
Dates: 09/24/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Groundhog Training: 10:45am Franklin County
Have you ever seen a live groundhog up close? Did you know that they can climb trees? Now is your chance to see a public groundhog training and learn more about these interesting animals at 10:45am.
Dates: 09/27/2016
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 offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the black bear exhibit at 11am.
Dates: 09/28/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
Bobcat Enrichment: 2pm Franklin County
Enrichments are a way to ensure the health and satisfaction of our exhibit animals by offering them stimulating activities and situations that encourage their natural behaviors. Join us for an enrichment at the bobcat exhibit at 2pm.
Dates: 09/29/2016
Categories: Salato Wildlife Education Center, Educational / Workshops / Seminars
SCSA sanctioned pistol matches Grant County
Steel Challenge Shooting Association sanctioned pistol matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 01/30/2016, 02/27/2016, 03/19/2016, 04/23/2016, 05/28/2016, 06/25/2016, 07/30/2016, 08/27/2016, 09/24/2016, 10/29/2016, 11/19/2016, 12/17/2016
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. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Facebook: Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 02/02/2016, 02/09/2016, 02/16/2016, 02/23/2016, 03/01/2016, 03/08/2016, 03/15/2016, 03/22/2016, 03/29/2016, 04/05/2016, 04/12/2016, 04/19/2016, 04/26/2016, 05/03/2016, 05/10/2016, 05/17/2016, 05/24/2016, 05/31/2016, 06/07/2016, 06/14/2016, 06/21/2016, 06/28/2016, 07/05/2016, 07/12/2016, 07/19/2016, 07/26/2016, 08/02/2016, 08/09/2016, 08/16/2016, 08/23/2016, 08/30/2016, 09/06/2016, 09/13/2016, 09/20/2016, 09/27/2016, 10/04/2016, 10/11/2016, 10/18/2016, 10/25/2016, 11/01/2016, 11/08/2016, 11/15/2016, 11/22/2016, 11/29/2016, 12/06/2016, 12/13/2016, 12/20/2016, 12/27/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Grant County 4H Shooting Sports Grant County
4H Club Meetings and Range Day
Dates: 02/05/2016, 02/19/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/25/2016, 04/08/2016, 04/22/2016, 05/06/2016, 05/20/2016, 06/03/2016, 06/17/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/15/2016, 08/05/2016, 08/19/2016, 09/02/2016, 09/16/2016, 10/07/2016, 10/21/2016
Categories: Kids Events
IDPA Sanctioned pistol matches Grant County
International Defensive Pistol Association Sanctioned matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 02/06/2016, 03/05/2016, 04/02/2016, 05/07/2016, 06/04/2016, 07/02/2016, 08/13/2016, 09/03/2016, 10/08/2016, 11/05/2016, 12/03/2016
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: 02/07/2016, 03/06/2016, 04/03/2016, 04/10/2016, 06/05/2016, 07/03/2016, 09/04/2016, 10/02/2016, 10/09/2016, 11/06/2016, 12/04/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Crittenden AAA Gun Club Grant County
Trap Shooting! Club open on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. In the winter months we will shoot from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Practice trap always open to the public. Feel free to visit our website at www.crittendenaaagunclub.com or our Facebook page. Temperatures below 20 degrees we do not shoot.
Dates: 02/12/2016, 02/13/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/20/2016, 02/26/2016, 02/27/2016, 03/04/2016, 03/05/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/12/2016, 03/18/2016, 03/19/2016, 03/25/2016, 03/26/2016, 04/01/2016, 04/02/2016, 04/08/2016, 04/09/2016, 04/15/2016, 04/16/2016, 04/22/2016, 04/23/2016, 04/29/2016, 04/30/2016, 05/06/2016, 05/07/2016, 05/13/2016, 05/14/2016, 05/20/2016, 05/21/2016, 05/27/2016, 05/28/2016, 06/03/2016, 06/04/2016, 06/10/2016, 06/11/2016, 06/17/2016, 06/18/2016, 06/24/2016, 06/25/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/02/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/09/2016, 07/15/2016, 07/16/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/23/2016, 07/29/2016, 07/30/2016, 08/05/2016, 08/06/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/13/2016, 08/19/2016, 08/20/2016, 08/26/2016, 08/27/2016, 09/02/2016, 09/03/2016, 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/17/2016, 09/23/2016, 09/24/2016, 10/07/2016, 10/08/2016, 10/14/2016, 10/15/2016, 10/21/2016, 10/22/2016, 10/28/2016, 10/29/2016, 11/04/2016, 11/05/2016, 11/11/2016, 11/12/2016, 11/18/2016, 11/19/2016, 11/25/2016, 11/26/2016, 12/02/2016, 12/03/2016, 12/09/2016, 12/10/2016, 12/16/2016, 12/17/2016, 12/23/2016, 12/24/2016, 12/30/2016, 12/31/2016
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: 02/14/2016, 03/13/2016, 05/08/2016, 06/12/2016, 07/10/2016, 08/14/2016, 09/11/2016, 11/13/2016, 12/11/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Trap shoot Grant County
Trap range open, weather permitting--over 32 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 02/14/2016, 03/13/2016, 04/10/2016, 05/08/2016, 06/12/2016, 06/19/2016, 07/10/2016, 08/14/2016, 09/11/2016, 10/09/2016, 11/13/2016, 12/11/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
4-H HookShots Grant County
4-H Shooting Sports club meetings
Dates: 02/29/2016, 03/14/2016, 03/28/2016, 04/11/2016, 04/25/2016, 05/09/2016, 05/23/2016, 06/06/2016, 06/20/2016, 07/04/2016, 07/18/2016, 08/01/2016, 08/15/2016, 08/29/2016, 09/12/2016, 09/26/2016, 10/10/2016, 10/24/2016, 11/07/2016, 11/21/2016
Categories: Kids Events
Five Stand Grant County
Five stand course set up for shotgun shooting, weather permitting--over 40 degrees and not raining. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 03/06/2016, 03/20/2016, 04/03/2016, 04/17/2016, 05/15/2016, 05/29/2016, 06/05/2016, 06/19/2016, 07/03/2016, 07/31/2016, 08/21/2016, 09/04/2016, 09/11/2016, 09/18/2016, 10/02/2016, 10/16/2016, 10/30/2016
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: 03/09/2016, 03/23/2016, 04/13/2016, 04/27/2016, 05/11/2016, 05/25/2016, 06/08/2016, 06/22/2016, 07/13/2016, 07/27/2016, 08/10/2016, 08/24/2016, 09/14/2016, 09/28/2016, 10/12/2016, 10/26/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Trap Shoot Grant County
Trap range open, weather permitting--over 32 degrees and not raining/snowing. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association
Dates: 03/10/2016, 03/24/2016, 04/14/2016, 04/28/2016, 05/05/2016, 05/12/2016, 05/19/2016, 05/26/2016, 06/02/2016, 06/16/2016, 06/30/2016, 07/07/2016, 07/21/2016, 08/04/2016, 08/18/2016, 09/01/2016, 09/15/2016, 09/29/2016, 10/06/2016, 10/20/2016, 10/27/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
3 Position Rifle Matches Grant County
3 position rifle matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 03/12/2016, 04/16/2016, 05/30/2016, 07/04/2016, 09/05/2016, 10/22/2016, 11/12/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Practical Pistol Practice Grant County
Practice Range open for those competing in SCSA and IDPA matches. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 03/16/2016, 04/13/2016, 05/11/2016, 06/08/2016, 07/13/2016, 08/10/2016, 09/14/2016, 10/12/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
IHMSA Practice Grant County
Range open for those competing in International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association sanctioned matches.
Dates: 03/19/2016, 04/08/2016, 04/23/2016, 05/13/2016, 05/28/2016, 06/10/2016, 06/25/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/30/2016, 08/19/2016, 08/27/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/24/2016, 10/14/2016, 10/29/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
IHMSA Sanctioned Pistol Matches Grant County
International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association sanctioned big bore, small bore, field pistol, half scale, fifth scale and hunter's pistol matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Dates: 03/20/2016, 04/09/2016, 04/24/2016, 05/14/2016, 05/29/2016, 06/11/2016, 06/26/2016, 07/09/2016, 07/31/2016, 08/20/2016, 08/28/2016, 09/17/2016, 09/25/2016, 10/15/2016, 10/30/2016
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: 03/21/2016, 04/04/2016, 04/18/2016, 05/02/2016, 05/16/2016, 06/13/2016, 06/27/2016, 07/11/2016, 07/25/2016, 08/08/2016, 08/22/2016, 09/05/2016, 09/19/2016, 10/03/2016, 10/17/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Grant County 4H Shooting Sports Grant County
4H Trap Shooting
Dates: 04/10/2016, 04/24/2016, 05/08/2016, 05/22/2016, 06/05/2016, 06/19/2016, 07/03/2016, 07/17/2016, 08/07/2016, 08/21/2016, 09/04/2016, 09/18/2016, 10/09/2016
Categories: Kids Events
Grant County 4-H Archery Grant County
kids age 8-18 archery
Dates: 04/11/2016, 04/25/2016, 05/09/2016, 05/23/2016, 06/13/2016, 06/27/2016, 07/11/2016, 07/26/2016, 08/08/2016, 08/22/2016, 09/12/2016
Categories: Kids Events
4-H Sharpshooters Grant County
4-H Shooting Sports Club meetings
Dates: 04/28/2016, 05/12/2016, 05/26/2016, 06/09/2016, 06/23/2016, 07/14/2016, 07/28/2016, 08/11/2016, 08/25/2016, 09/08/2016, 09/22/2016, 10/13/2016
Categories: Kids Events
4-H Shooting Sports Grant County
Practice for 4-H State Shoot Competition
Dates: 08/10/2016, 08/17/2016, 08/24/2016, 08/31/2016, 09/07/2016, 09/14/2016
Categories: Kids Events
Anglers Legacy Class Jefferson County
Angler's Legacy class is focused on teaching adults the basics of fishing. This class focuses on the skills needed to successfully catch fish such as how to use a spinning rod and reel, determine proper hook size, know what kind of bait to use, how to bait a hook, and how to take a fish off a hook. Other topics include where and when to fish and fi ...
Dates: 09/28/2016
Categories: Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating)
Kenton County 4H Shooting Sports Club Practice Day Kenton County
This is a 4H club practice event. You must be a Kenton county 4H club member to participate The 4H club goal is to cultivate interest in the shooting sports and teach safety and proficiency with guns and bows. The club (30-50 kids ages 9-18) will be shooting trap, .22 rifles, and bows.
Dates: 04/05/2016, 04/19/2016, 05/03/2016, 05/17/2016, 06/07/2016, 06/21/2016, 07/05/2016, 07/19/2016, 08/02/2016, 08/16/2016, 09/06/2016, 09/20/2016
Categories: Kids Events
United Trappers of Kentucky Fall Meet Laurel County
The largest gathering of trappers in Kentucky during this two day event. Food, supply dealers , trapping demos, trapping related auction and activities for children.
Dates: 09/30/2016, 10/01/2016
Categories: Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Kids Events, Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Hunting Retriever Club Int'l Fall Grand Hunt Test hosted by CKHRA McCracken County
The Grand Hunting Tests are held twice a year and are open only to those retrievers that have attained their Hunting Retriever Championship title. While there are over 4,500 Hunting Retriever Champions, there are only 333 Grand Hunting Retriever Champions (GRHRCH). These Grand tests are considered the ‘Retrievers Super-bowl’.
Dates: 09/19/2016, 09/20/2016, 09/21/2016, 09/22/2016, 09/23/2016
Categories: Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
Appalachian Outdoorsmen Association Meeting Morgan County
Zac Danks from KDFWR will be conducting a presentation concerning the Eastern Kentucky Grouse initiative. Hunters for the Hungry will also be present to discuss the program and how to become involved as well as utilizing the resource.
Dates: 09/30/2016
Categories: Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs
1st Annual Relay for Life Fishing Tournament Pulaski County
Walmart, The Center for Rural Development, and Pulaski County Government host 1st Annual Relay for Life Fishing Tournament at Pulaski Park September 17, 2016. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Registration fee is $100 per 2 fisherman boat. Registration begins at 6 pm at the Center September the 16th with a 7 pm meeting for a ...
Dates: 09/17/2016
Categories: Fishing Events (Non-boating)
2016 Ky.Buckmasters American Deer Foundation Kevin Long Memorial Shelby County
KY. Buckmasters American Deer Foundation is dedicated to aiding members of our outdoor community who are in need of assistance. Whether it's putting food on the table, making the sport of hunting accessible to a disabled hunter, or thanking our American military heroes for their service to our country, we encourage you to support these worthy progr ...
Dates: 09/17/2016
Categories: Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Meetings / Banquets
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2016 RMEF Eastern Kentucky Elk and Hunting Show Floyd County

Black Bear Enrichment: 10:30am Franklin County

Wildlife Feats of Strength Franklin County

Groundhog Training: 3pm Franklin County

Black Bear Enrichment: 10:15am Franklin County

Full Commission Meeting Franklin County

Bobcat Enrichment: 11am Franklin County

Bobcat Enrichment: 2pm Franklin County

Groundhog Training: 11:45am Franklin County

Black Bear Enrichment: 10am Franklin County

Black Bear Enrichment: 11:30am Franklin County

Groundhog Training: 3:45pm Franklin County

Bobcat Enrichment: 10:15am Franklin County

Serpent Saturday: 2:30pm Franklin County

Groundhog Training: 10:45am Franklin County

Black Bear Enrichment: 11am Franklin County

Bobcat Enrichment: 2pm Franklin County

SCSA sanctioned pistol matches Grant County

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

Grant County 4H Shooting Sports Grant County

IDPA Sanctioned pistol matches Grant County

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

Crittenden AAA Gun Club Grant County

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

Trap shoot Grant County

4-H HookShots Grant County

Five Stand Grant County

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

Trap Shoot Grant County

3 Position Rifle Matches Grant County

Practical Pistol Practice Grant County

IHMSA Practice Grant County

IHMSA Sanctioned Pistol Matches Grant County

NKSSA Open Range Grant County

Grant County 4H Shooting Sports Grant County

Grant County 4-H Archery Grant County

4-H Sharpshooters Grant County

4-H Shooting Sports Grant County

Anglers Legacy Class Jefferson County

Kenton County 4H Shooting Sports Club Practice Day Kenton County

United Trappers of Kentucky Fall Meet Laurel County

Hunting Retriever Club Int'l Fall Grand Hunt Test hosted by CKHRA McCracken County

Appalachian Outdoorsmen Association Meeting Morgan County

1st Annual Relay for Life Fishing Tournament Pulaski County

2016 Ky.Buckmasters American Deer Foundation Kevin Long Memorial Shelby County

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