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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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Featured KDFWR Events, Other, Hook And Cook

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

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

NRA certified class that is a prerequisite for any instructor training classes. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Pre-registration required. Registration information is on our website: www.nkssa.org.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NRA Approved Rifle course for anyone who would like to know more about how their rifle operates and how to improve their marksmanship. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Preregistration required. Registration information is on our website: www.nkssa.org

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , 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

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Hunting Events (not Hunter Education)

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

Join the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for a webinar on Trout Fishing! This program will take place via webinar on Tuesday, September 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM ET. Topics covered will include licensing, regulations, equipment, where to fish for trout, basic trout fishing strategies, and more. Participants will be invited to attend a follow up fishing trip with a choice of Tuesday, October 13th or Tuesday, October 20th at Hatchery Creek. Hatchery Creek is located at the Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, KY. All fishing equipment including bait will be provided by KDFWR.

A link to the webinar program will be sent out closer to the date of the program.

Following the webinar a registration will be sent out to all webinar participants for the fishing trip dates. A maximum of 15 spots will be available for each mentor fishing trip. 

A FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO FISH IN HATCHERY CREEK.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Other