Join the KDFWR and the Nelson County Extension Office for a program on preserving wild game. Topics covered will include safe food handling, canning meat, and vacuum sealing. Learn how to keep your wild game safe and quailty all year long! 

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

Join the KDFWR and the Nelson County Extension Office for a program on preserving wild game. Topics covered will include safe food handling, canning meat, and vacuum sealing. Learn how to keep your wild game safe and quailty all year long! 

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

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

Join us as we reopen for the 2026 season! Conservation Educators will be stationed at different exhibits throughout the center to answer questions and provide interesting facts about our native animals.

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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 owls! Join one of our conservation educators to learn about Kentucky’s native owls and their adaptations. Meet one of our resident owls in this informational talk.

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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

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

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

Join us on March 14 in celebrating National "Learn About Butterflies Day" 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! "Learn About Butterflies Day" is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of pollinator health.

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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

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

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

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

Conservation Educators will be stationed at different exhibits throughout the center to answer questions and provide interesting facts about our native animals.

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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

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

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

March 20 is World Frog Day! 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

Observing wildlife in spring can be fascinating! On this first day of spring, join one of our conservation educators to learn how native animals become more active, with some emerging from their winter slumber.

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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

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 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

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

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

WINTER HOURS - However, we are usually closed during inclement weather. NOTE: The Wednesday hours of operation will change when Daylight Savings Time is observed. 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. NOTE: This does not happen often from January through March unless there is an unseasonably warm and dry afternoon.

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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

NOTE: The club is usually closed during inclement weather. 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. NOTE: This does not happen often from January through March unless there is an unseasonably warm and dry afternoon.

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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

Precision rifle match shot from all 3 positions. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting, over 40 degrees and not raining.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NRA Certified Basic Pistol class sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Registration information on our website: www.nkssa.org.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NRA Certified Pistol Instructor certification class sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Prerequisite: Becoming an Instructor class and Basic Pistol class. Registration information on our website: www.nkssa.org.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Monthly Club Meeting

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Meetings / Banquets

Join the KDFWR and the Nelson County Extension Office for a program on preserving wild game. Topics covered will include safe food handling, canning meat, and vacuum sealing. Learn how to keep your wild game safe and quailty all year long! 

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

Join the KDFWR and the Nelson County Extension Office for a program on preserving wild game. Topics covered will include safe food handling, canning meat, and vacuum sealing. Learn how to keep your wild game safe and quailty all year long! 

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

Field Trial

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Field Trial

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Field Trial

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Field Trial

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Field Trial

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Join the KDFWR and the Nelson County Extension Office for a program on preserving wild game. Topics covered will include safe food handling, canning meat, and vacuum sealing. Learn how to keep your wild game safe and quailty all year long! 

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

Join the KDFWR and the Nelson County Extension Office for a program on preserving wild game. Topics covered will include safe food handling, canning meat, and vacuum sealing. Learn how to keep your wild game safe and quailty all year long! 

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