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

20 target course set up to give practice for the upcoming Total Archery Challenge (TAC) This a long range shooting course.

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

Let’s learn about bison! Bison are the largest terrestrial mammals in the western hemisphere. Learn about Salato’s herd with their characteristic hunchback appearance and horns.

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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 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

The pool is open! 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

Discover some of the most common fish found in Kentucky’s waterways and explore how fishing can be both rewarding and beneficial. 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

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

Join us for a short talk about the characteristics of salamanders. We will also discuss the importance these amphibians play in our ecosystem as bioindicators.

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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

Let’s learn about bobcats! Join one of our educators for a short interpretive program. We will discuss physical and behavioral adaptations, habitat, and hunting seasons. This program may include replicas, furs, and skulls. You are welcome to ask questions.

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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

We will be meeting at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary for a fun morning of fishing. KDFWR will also offer a fish cleaning demonstration for anyone that is intrested in watching. All equipment is provided including bait while supplies last.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

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 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

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

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

Trap and Muzzle Loader Shoot

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Agenda

5:30 - 6:00 PM: Arrival, Wild Game Sampling at Cookwild Tent

6:00 - 6:30 PM: Welcome, Hunters for the Hungry, Shoot for Samples

6:30 - 7:00 PM: Gutless FIeld Processing Demonstration

7:15 - 8:00 PM: Skinning, Deboning, Butchering Demonstration

8:00 - 8:30 PM: Closing remarks, program end.

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

Local Club Trap Shooting Events

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Archery Tournament

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Join the KDFWR and Nelson County Cooperative Extension to learn about outdoor cooking! During this program participants will learn about Grilling and Smoking Wild Game as well as using Cast Iron products and other Outdoor Cooking Methods. 

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

JAKES DAY Free outdoor youth event for kids ages 1-17 offering hands-on activities including fishing, archery, air rifle, JAKES TAKE AIM shooting activity plus more AND exhibits/demonstrations related to outdoor activities, hunting and wildlife conservation such as beekeeping, hunting with dogs, birds of prey, trapping, soil & water conservation, reenactors and much much more. Our JAKES DAY is also a scheduled KY Hunters Education & Safety Certification "Range Day" - See KDFWR site for more details & requirements.

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Kids Events