Come brush up on your archery hunting skills before archery season at this 3D shoot. There will be 20 targets placed as real life hunting scenarios. There will be some shots from blinds, one off a bluff. Please register so we have an idea how many will be attending. 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! All Entry Fees will be $25.00

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

Day 1 - Tuesday, August 5th: Classroom portion covering basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques.

Day 2 - Tuesday, August 12th: Field portion covering how to filet fish and hands on fishing experience. 

Plan to attend both dates. 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

Join a conservation educator to learn about the amazing adaptations of the red-tailed hawk A.K.A. mother nature’s mouse trap! During this program, visitors will also hear about how hawks are used in the traditional hunting practice of falconry.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

For Raptor Week, 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

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

Did you know Kentucky is home to 10 different species of lizards? Learn more about our native lizards and what sets them apart from other reptiles during our lizard talk. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see Salato’s resident lizard up close!

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Learn about Kentucky’s catfish species, where to catch them, and how to prepare them with simple, tasty recipes. Get inspired as we dive into one of Kentucky’s favorite fish! (Food is not provided at this talk.)

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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

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 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

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

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 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.

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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

Join us at the Kentucky State Fair for Salato Day! Our educators will be on hand from 10:00 until 3:00 with some of our program animals. Drop by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources information booth to learn about our mission and statewide initiatives. The Kentucky State Fair is August 14-24!

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Discover how to create a thriving habitat for wildlife right in your own backyard! In this informative talk, one of our educators will share tips on selecting native plants, providing food and shelter, and creating a balanced ecosystem to attract birds, butterflies, and other beneficial species.

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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

It's World Honey Bee Day! Buzz into the fascinating world of bees! In this short program, guests will discover why bees are so important to our environment and other wildlife and how we can all help protect them. Learn about bee behavior, pollination, and simple ways you can support these essential insects at home. Stop by our bee themed activity table as well!

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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

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

NRA approved course to become a certified NRA Range Safety Officer. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Pre-registration required. Visit our website: https://www.nkssa.org for a link to the registration page.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , 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

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

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

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

Trap shooting competition

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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

Shooting Sports competition for youth ages 9-18 registered in 4-H & must be a member of a county 4-H shooting sports program in the state of Kentucky. Will offer .22 Sporting Rifle, Archery, & Division 2 Trap at this event. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. for those preregistered by Monday, July 28, 2025. Cost varies by type and number of disciplines registered for.

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Kids Events

The NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course introduces you to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely. Preregistration is required. Visit our website: https://www.nkssa.org for the link to register. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , 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

Join the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the UK Cooperative Extension Office in a demonstration of how to make Venison Breakfast Camp Sausage. Learn about meat processing, food safety, and cooking! Free samples will be provided while supplies last. All registered in attendence will recieve a Free Field to Fork Cutting Board!

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Featured KDFWR Events, Hunting Events (not Hunter Education), Other, Field To Fork, Becoming An Outdoors Woman

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Other, Hook And Cook, Becoming An Outdoors Woman

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

Trap Shoot

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

We want everyone to know that our NWTF Double Eagle Chapter is gearing-up for our 2025 JAKES DAY -FREE outdoor youth event! We've scheduled it for Saturday, AUGUST 2, 2025. We're asking that All VOLUNTEERS and EXHIBITORS, FIRST, Check-In at the Registration Tent/Shelter, between 6:30-7:30 a.m., because Registration for kids opens at 8:00 a.m. Activities and exhibits end at Noon with Drawings for Door Prizes and our Fundraiser starting at 12:15 PM, followed by our Youth Turkey Calling Contest. A free lunch is provided for everyone starting at 11 a.m. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: "Double Eagle Chapter of the NWTF" for more information about our future planning meetings, news and other special events. We’re looking forward to seeing you on August 2, 2025 and Thank You, in advance, for all of your tremendous help and support! Sincerely, Sharon Vance JAKES DAY Coordinator (859) 338-2391

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs