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.

Day 1 July 2nd, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office 

This portion includes, but is not limited to: Proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques, fileting fish, food preparation, cooking, and food sampling.

Day 2 July 9th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Boyle County Public Library  

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, 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), fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations,

Day 3 July 16th, 5:30pm-8:30pm Millennium Park 

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

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Hook And Cook

Public come on out and pattern your shotgun for this coming season. We will provide you with your turkey pattern targets free of charge. Just bring your shotguns and shells you plan on using this season.

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

This course will teach you the basics of catching 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 June 24th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Estill County Public Library

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, basic equipment, licensing/regulations, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection and where to fish.

Day 2 June 28th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Camp Burnamwood

The field portion of the class includes fishing at Camp Burnamwood, all equipment and bait will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own fishing equipment.

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

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.

Day 1 June 3rd, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office 

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, improving water quality, licensing/regulations, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, fish fileting techniques, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques.

Day 2 June 10th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office 

The field portion includes, but is not limited to: location selection, target areas, 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, and food sampling.

Day 3 June 17th, 5:30pm-8:30pm Jacobson Park 

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

Welcome to our beginner kayak fishing course! This course will teach you how to safely and effectively fish from a kayak. This course is designed for kayakers or anglers wanting to combine the two skills or someone new to both.

Day 1 (May 9th, 5:30pm- 8:30pm, KDFWR classroom)

This portion covers basic concepts including, but not limited to: fish identification, fish habitat, equipment,casting techniques, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety, and when to fish (time of day/time of year), licensing and regulations. 

Day 2 (May 16th, 6:00pm- 830pm, KDFWR classroom)

The practical portion includes: loading and unloading a kayak, propelling and steering a kayak, weight distribution, how to secure gear, boat positioning for fishing and navigation of flowing water systems, access points, location selection and types of boats. 

Day 3 (May 18th 9:00am-1:00 pm, Canoe Ky shop)

This portion of the class is optional. It will be a float fishing trip guided by Canoe Kentucky pro staffers on Elkhorn Creek. Participants will be in their own boats with plenty of opportunities to practice the skills learned in the two previous portions of Kayak Fishing 101. Pro staffers will assist and offer tips and guidance. There is a fee associated with this portion of the class for kayak rental, shuttle and guides.

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

NRA Becoming an Instructor and Shotgun Instructor Class. You must register on the NRA website. Link to registration will be on our website: www.nkssa.org. Day 1 is Becoming an Instructor Training class which is a prerequisite for any instructor training or RSO training. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Hunter Education range days to satisfy requirements for online courses(May & June) and Hunter Education instructor led classes (July & August) sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. See "Hunter Education" section for more details or to register.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NRA Shotgun Course designed for beginning shooters or those who would like to know more about how their shotgun works. Preregistration is required. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Special event for Ladies only. We start with lunch at 1 pm and spend the rest of the day shooting rifle, pistol, shotgun and muzzleloaders. No experience is necessary as we will have certified instructors available to help. Bring your own firearms or use ours. Event is free, but pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Course sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Class size is limited. Registration information is on our website: https://www.nkssa.org

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

NRA approved rifle course designed for beginners or those who would like to learn more about the safe operation of their rifle. Preregistration is required. Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association.

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

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 July 15th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Hardin 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 July 22nd, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Hardin 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 July 29th, 5:30pm-8:30pm  

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

Outdoor Recreation, Vendors, Food Trucks, Seminars, Entertainment

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Kids Events, Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Hunting Events (not Hunter Education), Other, Becoming An Outdoors Woman, Kayak Fishing

Hook and Cook

This course will teach you the basics of catching and cleaning fish. Whether you are an experienced or a first-time angler, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in fishing. This event is primarily for women 16 years of age and older.

5/18/24 9:00AM

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, improving water quality, licensing/regulations, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, fish fileting techniques, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques.

The field portion will be on 5/18 in the afternoon, it will include but is not limited to: location selection, target areas, casting techniques, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety, fileting fish, food preparation and cooking, and food sampling. A valid KY fishing license is required on the day of the class. 

If you have any questions please contact:

Easton Copley 502-330-1411 easton.copley@ky.gov

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Hook And Cook

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

Join the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the University of Kentucky's Cooperative Extension Services for wild game processing and wild game meat cooking demonstrations during the Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest at the KY Fish and Wildlife vendor booth. Learning the skills for processing small game will help you build the foundation for processing larger game like deer and elk. Enjoy a Cook Wild Kentucky venison recipe cooking demonstration with free samples thanks to our partners at UK's Cooperative Extension Services. The first 50 people to register for each time slot will receive a free Field to Fork cutting board when they check in at the demonstration! There are two opportunities to catch this demonstration throughout the day. Attendees are welcome to register for and attend both demonstrations but will only receive one Field to Fork cutting board for the day. 

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Outdoor Shows / Exhibitions / Festivals, Featured KDFWR Events, Field To Fork

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.

Day 1 May 21st, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Russell County Cooperative Extension Office 

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, 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), fish habitat, equipment, conservation, licensing/regulations,

Day 2 May 23rd, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Russell County Cooperative Extension Office 

The field portion includes, but is not limited to: casting techniques, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques. fileting fish, food preparation and cooking, and food sampling.

Day 3 May 24th, 5:30pm-8:30pm Location TBD 

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

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Hook And Cook

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.

Day 1 July 25th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Scott County Extension Office

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.

Day 2 July 26th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Lusby Lake ( Scott County )

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 , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Hook And Cook

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.

Day 1 October 14th, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Warren County Cooperative Extension Office 

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

Day 2 October 21st, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Warren County Cooperative Extension Office

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

Day 3 October 28th 5:00pm-8:00pm, Baisle Griffin Park 

The field portion of the class includes fishing at Baisle Griffin Park, all equipment and bait will be provided. 

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Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Hook And Cook