4H Archery and Trap practice

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Kids Events

Public come on out and pattern your shotgun for this coming season. We will provide you with your turkey pattern targets free of charge. Just bring your shotguns and shells you plan on using this season.

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

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

Hunting is for the birds! Join one of our educators for an informative talk about quail, grouse, and pheasant. This program is a part of our Spring Break Series, the ABCs of Game Animals.

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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

Did you know that Kentucky has hunting seasons for big game species? Join one of our educators to for a talk about elk, deer, and bear. We will explore their behaviors and learn why it’s important to conserve their natural habitat. This program is part of our Spring Break series, the ABCs of Game Animals.

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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. This program is a part of our Spring Break Series, the ABCs of Game Animals.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

See what all the Quack is about! Join one of our educators for an informative talk about waterfowl in Kentucky. Learn the importance of flyways, duck stamps, and wetland conservation. This program is part of our Spring Break series, ABCs of Game Animals.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join one of our educators to talk turkey! As turkey hunting season fast approaches, learn more about these popular game birds, their habitat, and their restoration in the state. This program is part of our Spring Break series, the ABCs of Game Animals.

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Meet one of our resident raptors and see them fly in this informational talk.

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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. This program focuses on bear behavior and how to minimize risks of unwanted encounters while camping.

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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

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

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 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

Join one of our educators for a short interpretive talk and watch our deer herd enjoy a tasty snack provided by our animal care staff.

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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

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

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

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

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 reptiles! Reptiles include snakes, lizards, and turtles. They all have common characteristics known as adaptations. These features help reptiles to survive. This program may use live animals as well as shells, skins, and other props. Seats may be limited.

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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

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

Let’s learn about owls and what makes them special! Kentucky has four species of owls that live here year-round. Discover the adaptations that make these creatures impressive nocturnal predators. This program may use live animals as well as skulls and other props.

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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

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

Steel Challenge Shooting Association Style matches sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association

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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

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

NRA Becoming an Instructor and Shotgun Instructor Class. You must register on the NRA website. Link to registration will be on our website: www.nkssa.org. Day 1 is Becoming an Instructor Training class which is a prerequisite for any instructor training or RSO training. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs