30 target 3-D archery course located in the woods and hills of the Jones-Keeney WMA. Hosted by the Caldwell County Sportsman Club. Our targets range from a small armadillo to a buffalo. Your get a unique experience unlike any other, we have moving targets and at times a steel change target. We welcome all ages and skill levels. We use ASA scoring with club rules. We hope to see you sometime out there. We also shoot 3-D year around out side. Also, we are only club that shoot 3-D after 2pm.

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Meetings / Banquets, Other

Graves County Middle School NASP Archery Team Contest hosted by Caldwell County Sportsman Club.

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Other

20 target course set up to give practice for the upcoming Total Archery Challenge (TAC) This a long range shooting course.

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Meetings / Banquets, Other

Gear up and get ready for this Turkey Season with our Beyond BOW: Turkey Calling and Patterning Workshop. Learn about different turkey hunting equipment that can improve your success as well as gaining hands on instruction with your own calls and shotgun! Plan to bring your own calls and shotgun to learn how to better use the equipment that you own. There will also be a mock hunting scenario to help new hunters visual what it looks like to have a long beard in range!

Please plan to bring water and lunch. There will be a break for lunch, but lunch will not be provided. This program will be outdoors so please dress accordingly.

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Becoming An Outdoors Woman

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

Upland birds are an important part of Kentucky’s wildlife and hunting traditions. Join one of our educators to learn about quail, grouse, and pheasants and discover more about their habitats and behaviors.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Did you know that Kentucky offers more elk hunting opportunities than any other eastern state? Join one of our educators for an informative talk about restoration efforts and continued elk management conducted by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

See what all the quack is about! Join one of our educators to learn about Kentucky’s waterfowl. Learn the importance of migration flyways, the role of duck stamps in conservation, and why protecting wetlands is important.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s talk turkey! Come out to Salato to learn more about our most popular game bird and their hunting regulations before hitting the woods this season.

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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

Let’s learn about eastern wild turkeys, one of Kentucky’s most popular game birds. Join a conservation educator to hear about their habitat and management and what makes Kentucky a top state for hunting.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Celebrate spring fishing in Kentucky! Learn about seasonal fish activity and discover some of the common fish found in Kentucky’s lakes, rivers and streams including bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, and get tips for making the most of this spring’s fishing season.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about bobcats! Join one of our educators for a short interpretive program. 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

Let’s learn about reptiles! Reptiles include snakes, lizards, and turtles. They share unique traits called adaptations that help them survive in their environments. This program may include live animals as well as shells, skins, and other props.

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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

April is National Frog Month! 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 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

Snapping turtles are powerful predators with big appetites! Join one of our educators to learn about Salato’s Common Snapping Turtle and watch it enjoy a tasty snapper snack during feeding time.

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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 us at the deer overlook to learn about Kentucky’s white-tailed deer population. Discover how hunters are conservationists, and explore safe, ethical hunting practices. View antlers and props up close.

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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

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

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

Let’s learn about reptiles! Reptiles include snakes, lizards, and turtles. They share unique traits called adaptations that help them survive in their environments. This program may include live animals as well as shells, skins, and other props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Kentucky is home to 16 species of bats, some of which are federally endangered. Learn more about our best source of nocturnal pest control and how you can help protect them at Salato!

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s talk turkey! Come out to Salato to learn more about our most popular game bird and their hunting regulations before hitting the woods this season. The 2026 general spring turkey season runs from April 18 to May 10, 2026.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

This week we celebrate Earth Day! Kentucky is home to a wide variety of habitats, each supporting unique wildlife and plant life. Join one of our conservation educators to explore some of these habitats and discover the animals that call them home. This program may feature live animals and include props.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Celebrate spring fishing in Kentucky! Learn about seasonal fish activity and discover some of the common fish found in Kentucky’s lakes, rivers and streams including bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, and get tips for making the most of this spring’s fishing season.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

This week we celebrate Earth Day! Kentucky is home to a wide variety of habitats, each supporting unique wildlife and plant life. Join one of our conservation educators to explore some of these habitats and discover the animals that call them home. This program may feature live animals and include 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 us on World Turtle Day 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

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

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

Discover the hidden world of Kentucky’s freshwater mussels with one of our conservation educators! Learn about these fascinating native animals, how they help keep our streams and rivers healthy, and why they are such an important part of Kentucky’s aquatic ecosystems.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Explore the fascinating world of Kentucky’s insects! Learn how these tiny creatures impact our environment and discover some of the amazing adaptations that help them survive.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

“Rack” up some knowledge about Kentucky’s largest game animal--the elk! Join our educator for an informative talk on elk habitat, restoration efforts, and their unique hunting permit.

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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

Trap range open. 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 practice (weather permitting (over 40 degrees and not raining.) Bring your own targets and target stands. 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

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 for shotguns. 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

Precision rifle match for rimfire rifles only sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting, over 40 degrees and not raining or snow on the ground.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Steel Challenge Shooting Association style matches sponsored by the Northern KY 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

Steel Challenge Shooting Association match sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting , over 45 degrees and not raining.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars

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

Practice event for those participating in the SCSA events. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Steel Challenge Shooting Association match sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting, over 45 degrees and not raining.

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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

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot.

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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.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Shotgun patterning is available at these locations only for the duration of the scheduled timeframe, which is April 6th, 2026, 3:30PM - 8:00PM. Participants must be registered to prior to shooting and must check in with the range safety officer. Equipment is not provided. Participants must bring their own firearm, ammunition, eye/ear protection, and targets. Participants must follow instructions from the range safety officer at all times. Youth are permitted to attend but must be accompanied by a adult participating. Eye and ear protection must be used on the range at all times.

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Featured KDFWR Events, Other

4-H Shooting

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

4-H shooting sports club meeting for registered Boone County club members.

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Kids Events, Meetings / Banquets

Multi Gun practices are for anyone interested in learning more about multi-gun matches. These practices will replicate practical action-shooting competitions. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees and not raining.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Practice day for those who are shooting in SCSA matches. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Assn. Weather permitting--over 45 degrees and not raining.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Natural resources competition for teams of high school students

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars

Free for all kids, with all receiving fishing poles, tackle boxes, and free food! The goal is to find a passion and hobby to get kids off the screens and out on the water!

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Kids Events, Fishing Events (Non-boating)

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. This class is free to attend, but you must have a valid Kentucky fishing license. All equipment is provided. This class is offered in partnership with Derby City Fly Fishers and The Parklands of Floyds Fork. 

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

Shotgun patterning is available at these locations only for the duration of the scheduled timeframe, which is April 6th, 2026, 3:30PM - 8:00PM. Participants must be registered to prior to shooting and must check in with the range safety officer. Equipment is not provided. Participants must bring their own firearm, ammunition, eye/ear protection, and targets. Participants must follow instructions from the range safety officer at all times. Youth are permitted to attend but must be accompanied by a adult participating. Eye and ear protection must be used on the range at all times.

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Categories:
Featured KDFWR Events, Other