Come shoot 30 3D target at Jones-Keeney WMA. The course winds thru some of the Old Growth woods, up and down hills, got a shot you take off a bluff, then a moving coyote target if you dare. 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! Entry fees are as follows 18 and older $20.00 14-17 $15.00 9-13 $10.00 8 & under FREE

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

This course will teach you the basics of catching, cleaning and cooking 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.

Day 1 March 3rd, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office 

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, hook removal, fishing safety and when to fish.  

Day 2 March 10th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office 

The second portion includes, but is not limited to: how to filet fish, food preparation and cooking, proper food storage, and food sampling.

Day 3 March 17th, 4:00pm-7:30pm  

This will be the fishing portion of the class. KDFWR will provide all the equipment and bait so participants can test out the newly aquired fising skills. 

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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

Join us as we reopen for the 2025 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

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

Let’s learn about snakes! Discover the different species of snakes in Kentucky and their amazing abilities. This program may use live animals as well as shells, skins, and other props.

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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 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

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 fly in this informational talk.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Conservation Educators will be stationed with props such as furs and skulls 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 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

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

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

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

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

In this informal program, one of our conservation educators will point out and discuss some of Kentucky’s beautiful springtime ephemeral wildflowers growing at the Salato Center.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. (ET) in the Administration Building on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ campus in Frankfort. 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

Learn more about pollinators like bees and butterfly and what you can do to attract them to your yard! We will also discuss ways you can contribute to pollinator conservation.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Learn more about pollinators like bees and butterfly and what you can do to attract them to your yard! We will also discuss ways you can contribute to pollinator conservation.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about deer! Join one of our conservation educators for a short interpretive talk about Kentucky’s deer population. We will discuss the role of hunters as conservationists and safe and ethical hunting.

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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

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

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 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

Join one of our conservation educators to discover the connection between wildlife and clean water. Explore how animals depend on healthy waterways and learn what the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is doing to help improve aquatic habitats and how you can help.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Let’s learn about eagles! Did you know that there are currently more bald eagles in Kentucky than there have ever been? Learn more about these fascinating birds of prey with one of our conservation educators.

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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

Learn about some of the common fish found in Kentucky’s waterways and how fishing can benefit you. Don't know where to fish? Learn about our Fishing in Neighborhoods lakes.

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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

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

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

Rimfire rifle event 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

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

NRA Course that is a prerequisite for all NRA Instructor Classes sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Pre registration is required. Visit our website: https://www.nkssa.org for the link to register.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NRA approved course to certify pistol instructors sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Preregistration is required. Visit our website: https://www.nkssa.org for the link to register.

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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 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