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.

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

The field portion includes, but is not limited to: location selection, 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. Fish sampling is provided!

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

Come shoot 30 3D target at Jones-Keeney WMA. The course winds thru some of the Old Growth woods, up and down hills, got a shot you take off a bluff, then a moving coyote target if you dare. Targets range from small to large there is a good mix of targets. ASA scoring with club rules. Our club shoots year around. Come join Caldwell County Sportsman Club membership and it will save you on event fees thru out the year. Bring your current year Membership card and get $5.00 off your entry fee. We are trying to provide one of the best 3D Courses around! So come out and enjoy some 3D Archery with family and friends! Entry fees are as follows 18 and older $20.00 14-17 $15.00 9-13 $10.00 8 & under FREE

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

It’s pool season! Watch as some of our aquatic turtles enjoy a swim session, and learn more about these scaly native reptiles.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Water is vital for all living things. It shapes our land and supports healthy ecosystems and wildlife. Some animals live in water all the time, while others only visit to drink, eat, or breed. Join this talk and discover the aquatic species of Kentucky, including fish, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and plants!

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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 us for a short talk with one of our educators and explore the world of turtles through live animals, shells, and other hands-on props.

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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

Join one of our Conservation Educators for a short interpretive talk about the largest salamander in North America. Learn the different ways you can help Kentucky’s hellbender populations.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Salato celebrates Independence Day by raising awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle, our national symbol. 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 to learn more about these fascinating birds of prey.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Salato celebrates Independence Day by raising awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle, our national symbol. 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 to learn more about these fascinating birds of prey.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Observe a bear 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

Join a conservation educator for an informative session on how to stay safe outdoors! Learn how to spot poison ivy, identify stinging insects, venomous snakes, and more! You’ll discover how to avoid harm while respecting the important role these species play in our ecosystem.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

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Salato Wildlife Education Center

Salato celebrates Independence Day weekend by raising awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle, our national symbol. 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 to learn more about these fascinating birds of prey.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about snakes! Discover the different species of snakes in Kentucky and their amazing abilities. 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 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

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

Meet one of our resident raptors and see them interact with one of our conservation educators in this informational talk.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Learn to spot Kentucky’s more troublesome native plants—like poison ivy and stinging nettle—in this short session led by a conservation educator. Discover how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors!

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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

Discover some of the common fish found in Kentucky’s waterways and how fishing can benefit you. Learn where to fish and how to do so legally to ensure a safe and sustainable experience. After the talk join us for a fun casting game to help kids learn fish identification skills.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Meet one of our resident raptors and see them interact with our conservation educators in this informational talk.

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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

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 turtles! Did you know that Kentucky has 14 species of turtles? Join one of our educators and explore the world of turtles through live animals, shells, and other hands-on props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Snapping turtles are voracious eaters! Join one of our educators to learn more about Salato’s two snapping turtle species and watch them enjoy a snapper snack.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Observe a bear 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

Let’s learn about snakes! Discover the different species of snakes in Kentucky and their amazing abilities. 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

Meet one of our resident raptors and see them interact with our conservation educators in this informational talk.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

It is snake week at Salato! Let’s learn about snakes! Discover the different species of snakes in Kentucky and their amazing abilities. 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

Celebrate Snake week with us at Salato! Join one of our educators as they discuss how Kentucky's venomous snakes use their fangs to catch their prey. Our Animal Care team may feed our venomous snakes on exhibit during this program.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Discover some of the common fish found in Kentucky’s waterways and how fishing can benefit you. Learn where to fish and how to do so legally to ensure a safe and sustainable experience. After the talk join us for a fun casting game to help kids learn fish identification skills.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

It’s pool season! Watch as some of our aquatic turtles enjoy a swim session, and learn more about these scaly native reptiles.

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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

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

A furbearer is an animal such as a mink, muskrat, beaver, raccoon, opossum, fox, river otter, bobcat, and coyote. Join one of our conservation educators to learn more about these game animals in Kentucky.

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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 short talk about the characteristics of amphibians and the differences between frogs and toads. We will also discuss the important role they play in our ecosystem as bioindicators.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let's learn about owls! Join one of our conservation educators to learn about Kentucky’s native owls and their adaptations.

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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

It's National Bison Month! Join one of our educators for a short interpretive talk and watch our bison herd enjoy a tasty snack provided by our animal care staff.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

For Wild about Wildlife Month, join us at the kid’s activity table to learn how to make special enrichment items designed to engage and stimulate our resident raptors. Participants will create foraging challenges that will help keep our birds mentally and physically active. While crafting, kids will also discover fascinating facts about raptors—how they hunt, fly, and adapt to their environments.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join one of our conservation educators for a short interpretive talk. Watch our deer herd enjoy a tasty snack provided by our animal care staff and learn about the role hunting plays in conservation.

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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

Let’s learn about snakes! Discover the different species of snakes in Kentucky and their amazing abilities. 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

Join us in celebrating National Moth Week! After dark, moths, bats, bees, and beetles take over the night shift for pollination. Learn about the intriguing world of nighttime pollinators and the plants that attract them. We will also discuss ways you can contribute to their conservation.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Our bobcats are constantly learning, thanks to our animal care team. Through positive reinforcement our bobcats learn a variety of techniques from body presentations to medical behaviors. 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

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

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Trap range open, using ATA approved traphouses, weather permitting--over 32 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 45 degrees and not raining or snow on the ground. 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.

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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 or snow on the ground. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

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

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Tactical shooting at various types of targets at different distances using rimfire rifles sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting, over 32 degrees and not raining or snow on the ground.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Steel Challenge Shooting Association Style event sponsored by the Northern KY 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

Steel Challenge Shooting Association 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 or snow on the ground. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Range open for practice for those shooting in the SCSA events sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Rimfire rifle event 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 45 degrees and not raining or snow on the ground. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Range open for practice for those shooting in the SCSA events sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

4-H shooting sports club meeting for registered 4-H participants.

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Meetings / Banquets

.22 Rifle practice for Grant County 4-H shooting sports club. Participation is exclusive to members who are registered with the County Extension and have completed six (6) safety hours. These practices will be held on the Multi-Purpose Range. On occasion, a split practice will be held, where some youth will be move to the last trap house on the shotgun range for some trap shooting. For further information about Grant County 4-H clubs, please contact the Extension Office, listed as main contact above. For information about Shooting Sports, meetings or practice times, please contact Brad Gaskill, Club Leader at 859-393-5290 or Amber Gaskill, Club Coordinator at 859-910-3572.

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Kids Events

Archery practice for Grant County 4-H shooting sports club. Participation is exclusive to members who are registered with the County Extension and have completed six (6) safety hours. These practices will be held on the Archery Range near Leary Lake. On occasion, practice will be split into novice and advanced shooters; novice shooters will stay on the range, while the advanced shooters will walk the Archery Trail located nearby. For further information about Grant County 4-H clubs, please contact the Extension Office, listed as main contact above. For information about Shooting Sports, meetings or practice times, please contact Brad Gaskill, Club Leader at 859-393-5290 or Amber Gaskill, Club Coordinator at 859-910-3572.

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Kids Events

Club Range Day

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Kids Events

International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association sanctioned matches sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. For more information: www.ihmsa.org.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

100 Bird Trap Shoot. 25 Birds each station yardage - 16, 20, 22, ATA Handicap. If you are not an ATA member this will be 25 yards. Shooting is always open to the public with memberships available. Join Crittenden AAA Gun Club and save fees throughout the year.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Note the evening hours: Beat the heat!!! 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

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

An introduction to hunting, shooting, and other outdoor activities

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

various firearms topics For example: Gun Cleaning. Low Light, Situational Awareness, Reduced Physical Response

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars

various firearms topics examples: KY/IN Firearms Laws, Holsters, Gun Cleaning, Dry Fire Exercises

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Skeet Shoot Madison County Skeet Club Shoots the Last Two Sundays of each Month usually starting in the afternoon. Ask club members for more details.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Kentucky State Trap Shoot Event runs June 30th through July 6th ay Miller Welch Central KY WMA

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Miller Welch Central KY WMA-Archery Range Closure Archery Range will be Closed July 1-7 2025

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Other

Trap Shoot

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

9:00 AM -The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, fish fileting techniques, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques.

1:30 PM - Following the classroom portion, the field portion will include but is not limited to location selection, target areas, casting techniques, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety. A valid KY fishing license is required on the day of the class. KDFWR will provide all the equipment and bait so participants can test out their newly acquired fishing skills.

Plan to attend both the classroom and field portions. Youth participants must be accompanied by a participating adult.

If you have any questions, please contact: alex.cline@ky.gov

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

9:00 AM -The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, fish fileting techniques, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques.

1:30 PM - Following the classroom portion, the field portion will include but is not limited to location selection, target areas, casting techniques, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety. A valid KY fishing license is required on the day of the class. KDFWR will provide all the equipment and bait so participants can test out their newly acquired fishing skills.

Plan to attend both the classroom and field portions. Youth participants must be accompanied by a participating adult.

If you have any questions, please contact: alex.cline@ky.gov

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Featured KDFWR Events, Hook And Cook

Join the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for a webinar on Trout Fishing! This program will take place via webinar on Monday, May 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Topics covered will include licensing, regulations, equipment, where to fish for trout, basic trout fishing strategies, and more. Participants are invited to attend a follow up fishing trip on either Wednesday, July 9th  or Wednesday, July 16th at Hatchery Creek. Hatchery Creek is located at the Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, KY. All fishing equipment including bait will be provided by KDFWR.

A link to the webinar program will be sent out closer to the date of the program.

Following the webinar a registration will be sent out to all webinar participants for the fishing trip dates. A maximum of 15 spots will be available for each mentor fishing trip. 

A FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO FISH IN HATCHERY CREEK.

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Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Other, Hook And Cook