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

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

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

This course will teach you shotgun operation and safety and the basics of trap/clay target shooting. Whether you are an experienced marksman or a first-time shooter, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to get started with clay shooting or dove hunting.

This event will take place entirely in the field. This event includes but is not limited to: firearm safety, loading a shotgun, shooting at stationary targets, shooting at moving targets, learning the rules of trap, learning about dove hunting, where to dove hunt, where to practice trap, and more!

Clay targets, shotguns, ammunition, ear protection, and eye protection are provided however your own personal ear/eye protection is recommended.

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

This course will teach you a brief history of Western firearms, how revolvers and lever action firearms operate, and how to safely use both firearm types. Whether you are an experienced marksman, a first-time shooter or a cowboy enthusiast, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to safely operate western firearms.

The classroom portion covers basic safety principles surrounding firearms as well as a brief history of western American firearms. The classroom portion will also cover how single action revolvers, double action revolvers, and lever action firearms work.

The field portion includes; range procedures and safety, firearms handling, handgun operation and safety, rifle operation and safety, and a friendly shooting game for best shot in a western themed competition.

Firearms, ammunition, targets, ear protection, and eye protection are provided however your own personal ear/eye protection is recommended. Cowboy hats and boots are not provided but are also recommended!

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

This course will teach you about how to skin, process, and package a full deer. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hunter this course can help sharpen skills and add tips and tricks to making the processing of game easier. This course will include a short classroom portion about hunting and deer as a whole before going outside to a covered patio to watch a processing demonstration. Depending on number of participants and how many deer are donated for this course there may be an optional hands on processing experience with the guided help of an instructor.

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Safety, food processing, deer biology, hunting, tools, skinning, preserving meat safely, parts of the deer, muscle groups and uses for each, recipes for venison, and more!

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

This course will teach you a brief history of muzzleloaders and how they operate as well as give hands on experience loading and firing several. Whether you are new to muzzleloaders or want some additional practice before muzzleloader season this course has something to offer for everyone. This course will begin with a short classroom portion focused on safety, firearm handling, and muzzleloader parts and their functions. After this we will move to the range on site and practice what was taught in the classroom in a controlled environment.

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Range procedures and safety, firearm history, firearms handling, muzzleloading rifle operation and safety, and more!

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

This course will teach you the basics of hunting squirrels in Kentucky. Whether you are an experienced sportsman or a first-time hunter, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in squirrel hunting. This course will begin with a classroom portion focused on squirrel biology and behavior, hunting regulations, safety, best practices, and processing. After the classroom portion there will be a range portion offered to familiarize new hunters with their firearms and certify anyone who needs their hunter education range day certification. Finally, participants will be paired with a mentor to go on the hunt at the same location as the rest of the course!

You will learn: location selection, shooting techniques, firearm safety, field dressing demo, hunting methods, and more!

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

This course will teach you about firearm ownership in regardless to legal possession, maintenance/repairs, and storage/transport. This course is for all firearm owners regardless of experience or age. This class will be in a classroom with a short powerpoint covering safety, firearm laws, and proper care of firearms. Afterward there will time to practice with a hands on portion disassembling and cleaning firearms.

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firearm safety, laws regarding firearms, firearm storage, firearm transport, firearm cleaning, and more!

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

In this program participants will learn the steps to butchering your own deer. Venison serves as a healthy local protein. This program will feature how to break down a deer into meal ready cuts and discuss each muscle groups best uses practices in the kitchen.

Youth are permitted to attend with a participating adult. 

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