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

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

Hosting a fundraiser for the Walmart Children's Miracle Network 50% of entry fees will be paid to them. This is a 20 target course.

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

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

Join us for a fun casting game to help kids learn fish identification skills. This activity is being held in advance of free fishing weekend. Annually during the first full weekend in June, you can try your hand at fishing in Kentucky without a license. Don't know where to fish? Check out fw.ky.gov for tips and places to try. Search for the "Fishing in Neighborhoods" lakes.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join us for a fun casting game to help kids learn fish identification skills. This activity is being held in advance of free fishing weekend. Annually during the first full weekend in June, you can try your hand at fishing in Kentucky without a license. Don't know where to fish? Check out fw.ky.gov for tips and places to try. Search for the "Fishing in Neighborhoods" lakes.

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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

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

Learn about some of the common fish found in Kentucky’s waterways and how fishing can benefit you. Annually during the first full weekend in June, anyone can try their hand at fishing in Kentucky without a license or permit. Join us to learn more! Don't know where to fish? For tips search fw.ky.gov for "Fishing in Neighborhoods" lakes.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join us for an engaging talk about Kentucky's black bears! Learn about their habitat, behavior, and how they’ve made a remarkable comeback in the state. Discover how regulated hunting plays a role in population management and tips for safely coexisting with these fascinating creatures.

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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

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

We will be meeting at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary for a short fishing 101 class followed by a fish cleaning demonstration and fishing the pond on site. The staff at Buckley wants us to remove some fish so please be prepared to keep your catch!

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

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 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 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

Final Agenda

The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) in Frankfort, Kentucky. The location will be announced at a later date. It will be open to the public.

The meeting also will be livestreamed and archived on the department's YouTube channel at youtube.com/FishandWildlifeKY. A link to the livestream also will be posted on the department’s homepage at fw.ky.gov at the start of the meeting.

The Detailed Agenda will be posted here when it is finalized.

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Meetings / Banquets, 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

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. Join us for a themed program celebrating National Pollinator Week.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

It's National Pollinator Week! 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.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join us in celebrating National Pollinator Week at Salato in our outdoor garden classroom to learn more about pollinators like bees and butterfly and what you can do to attract them to your yard! National Pollinator Week is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of pollinator health.

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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

Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us by learning about bats. Join one of our conservation educators to learn about the only flying mammal, their adaptations, and some common myths.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

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Salato Wildlife Education Center

Celebrate Father’s Day with a wild twist! Discover how animal dads help protect, feed, and care for their young and encounter some of our ambassador animals. Kids can also create a special “Best Dad in the Wild” card to take home. Our card craft will be available all day.

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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

Discover how Kentucky’s wildlife uses color to survive and thrive. From vibrant displays to expert camouflage, explore the fascinating ways animals use coloration to communicate, attract mates, avoid predators, and blend into their surroundings.

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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 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.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Celebrate National Catfish Day with us! 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

Let’s celebrate catfish by learning some amazing facts about this delectable freshwater fish including which species anglers pursue in Kentucky waterways.

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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

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

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 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

“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

Salato celebrates Independence Day week 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

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

Rifle/Pistol Range open for target shooting. Bring your own targets and stands. Weather permitting--over 40 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

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

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

Metallic Silhouette match sanctioned by the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting, over 50 degrees and not raining.

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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 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 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

Six of the Northern Kentucky's Trap Shooting Clubs came together to provide yet another Trap Shooting, Gun Loving, Socializing Opportunity that happens once a month on the 2nd Wednesday...Name says old Geezers, but young geezers and geezerettes are welcome, too. Each month a different club host the event. The host club provides Trap @ $5 per round and Free Lunch! The event starts at 11:00am and runs until around 2:00pm... June & December events are sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Clay shoot fundraiser for the Florence Rotary Foundation.

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Other

Kayak and paddle board rentals by the hour. Selling raffle tickets for future free kayak and paddle board rentals.

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Other

A fishing event for kids, 16 and under. A fundraiser for Home of the Innocents. A free Zebco fishing combo for the first 50 registrants. Gift bags, and lunch provided. Sponsored by the League of Kentucky Sportsmen, Louisville Metro Councilman Piagentini, and the Mt. Washington Value Market.

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Kids Events, Fishing Events (Non-boating)

Local Club Trap Shooting Events

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Youth Trap Shooting Event

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Kids Events

Trap Shoot

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Kentucky State Trap Shooting Event

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Participants will learn about biology, safety, processing and more. Participants will be accompanied by mentors in the field for an evening squirrel hunt. All harvested squirrels will be processed by participants and packaged for transportation. 

NOTICE: To be applicable for this hunt participants must meet the following requirements:

-Hunter Education Certified

-Purchased 2026 KY Hunting License

-Has not harvested a squirrel within the past 3 years

We will be having range time prior to the hunting portion to fulfill the range portion of hunter education. Please complete the online portion of hunter education prior to the class if you are not certified. 

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Featured KDFWR Events, Hunting Events (not Hunter Education), Field To Fork