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 July 2nd, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office 

This portion includes, but is not limited to: Proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques, fileting fish, food preparation, cooking, and food sampling.

Day 2 July 9th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Boyle County Public Library  

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, 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), fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations,

Day 3 July 16th, 5:30pm-8:30pm Millennium Park 

This will be the fishing portion of the class. KDFWR will provide all the equipment and bait so participants can test out the newly acquired fishing skills. 

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

4H Archery and Trap practice

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Kids Events

Come shoot 25 3D archery in a woodland course in Jones-Keeney WMA. Cost for 18 and older $20.00 9-17 $15.00 8 and under Free

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Other

Join us and learn the basics of fly-fishing including rod and reel setups, casting, fly types, basic gear, and knot tying. Attendees will have the opportunity to join a mentored fly-fishing trip on the Little West Fork. This class is free to attend, but you must have a valid Kentucky fishing license and a Ft Campbell permit. All equipment is provided. This class is offered in partnership with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and Fort Campbell. 

Participants will need to pack your own lunch, we will take a break allowing you to travel to get lunch if needed.

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

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 a 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 to learn more about these fascinating birds of prey.

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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

Shed your nervousness about our scaly friends! Kentucky is home to a variety of snakes that play an important role in our ecosystem. During this program, visitors will learn about their adaptations, how to distinguish between venomous and non-venomous, and have a chance to meet one of Salato’s ambassador snakes.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Discover why bobwhite quail are referred to as “fire birds.” Join us to explore how the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources utilizes prescribed burns as a tool for wildlife management to conserve bobwhite quail. You’ll also get a chance to see some of the equipment used in these efforts.

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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

Watch as some of our aquatic turtles enjoy a swim session, and learn more about these scaly critters.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about bears! Join one of our educators for a short interpretive talk. We will discuss physical and behavioral adaptations, habitat, and hunting seasons. This program may include replicas, furs, and skulls. You are welcome to ask questions.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Observe a 4th of July themed 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

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Salato Wildlife Education Center

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

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

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 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

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

Come celebrate World Snake Day with us! Learn about 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 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

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

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 a live species from our collection of native wildlife.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

An adaptation is a physical or behavioral feature of an animal that helps them better survive in their environment. Join us and learn about some amazing adaptations demonstrated by Kentucky’s diverse wildlife.

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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

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

Watch as some of our aquatic turtles enjoy a swim session, and learn more about these scaly critters.

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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

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

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

After dark, moths, bats, bees, and beetles take over the night shift for pollination. Join us and explore the intriguing world of nighttime pollinators and the plants that attract them. Learn about the unique adaptations that guide these nocturnal creatures and the challenges they face. We will also discuss ways you can contribute to their conservation.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Pollinators are vital to plant reproduction. Most are active during the day and are known as diurnal. Learn about these day shift pollinators who typically visit plants on warm, sunny days. We will also discuss ways you can contribute to their conservation. Stick around for our 1:00 program to learn about night shift pollinators!

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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

Learn about some of the common fish found in Kentucky’s waterways and how fishing can benefit you. Don't know where to fish? Search 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

Did you know? Kentucky is home to the fastest animal in the world. Join conservation educators to learn about our native falcon species and which is the fastest.

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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 a live species from our collection of native wildlife.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Watch as some of our aquatic turtles enjoy a swim session, and learn more about these scaly critters.

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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

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

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 frogs play in our ecosystem as bioindicators.

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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

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

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

Precision rifle shooting competition with .22 rifles sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting, over 32 degrees and not raining.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

This event is open to club members, ages 9 to 18, that have passed necessary safety training. Archery of all types held from 6 PM to 8 PM on the second and fourth MONDAY of each month. .22 Riflery/Trap held from 6 PM to 8 PM on the second and fourth FRIDAY of each month. Meetings runs from March until November. To sign up to participate this is club, please call the Grant County Extension Office at (859) 824-3355 or visit them at 1212 N. Main St. Ste F Williamstown, KY 41097. A club enrollment form must be filled out for each participating youth. All youth enrolled must complete 6 hours of safety training classes providing by Grant County 4-H before participating in club.

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Kids Events

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

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

For private club members only, not open to the general public.

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Kids Events

Steel Challenge Shooting Association style matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Registration required. September 21 match time will be 2-6 pm

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Practice days for those competing in the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

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

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Hunter Education range days to satisfy requirements for online courses(May & June) and Hunter Education instructor led classes (July & August) sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. See "Hunter Education" section for more details or to register.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , 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

Steel Challenge Shooting Association matches 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

Friday and Saturday trap shooting. Open to the public, first time and experienced shooters welcome. Ear and eye protection required, shotguns only (field and trap models only). One round is 25 shots, Youth (under 18) is $3.50, Adults is $5.00.

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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.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Trap Shooting, 100 Bird Warmup before Fair

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

This course will teach you the basics of catching, cleaning and cooking 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 July 15th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Hardin County Cooperative Extension Office 

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, hook removal, fishing safety and when to fish.  

Day 2 July 22nd, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Hardin County Cooperative Extension Office 

The second portion includes, but is not limited to: how to filet fish, food preparation and cooking, proper food storage, and food sampling.

Day 3 July 29th, 5:30pm-8:30pm  

This will be the fishing portion of the class. KDFWR will provide all the equipment and bait so participants can test out the newly aquired fising skills. 

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

AKC licensed event, retrievers will be competing for placements based on their performance in multiple standards. Spectators welcome.

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Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals

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 July 25th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Scott County Extension Office

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.

Day 2 July 26th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Lusby Lake ( Scott County )

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