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

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

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

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

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

Have you ever wondered which animal is the fastest in Kentucky? You may be surprised to find out! Join us for a special Derby themed program where we will explore which KY native species might win a race against a KY Derby thoroughbred.

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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

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

It’s Amphibian Week! Join us for a short talk about the characteristics of amphibians and the differences between frogs, toads, and salamanders. We will also discuss the importance amphibians play in our ecosystem as bioindicators.

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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

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

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

Animal moms should be celebrated too! Join us for a special Mother’s Day themed program and watch our bison herd enjoy a tasty treat.

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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

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

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

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

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

What’s making all that buzzing in the trees? It’s cicadas—and Brood XIV is getting ready to emerge in Kentucky! Come learn what makes these insects beneficial and why this summer is extra special. This program is the perfect way to get ready for a noisy natural phenomenon!

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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

It's World Bee Day! Buzz into the fascinating world of bees! In this short program, guests will discover why bees are so important to our environment and other wildlife and how we can all help protect them. Learn about bee behavior, pollination, and simple ways you can support these essential insects at home.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Our bear is constantly learning, thanks to our animal care team. Through positive reinforcement, our bear learns a variety of techniques from daily body presentations to medical behaviors and even blood draws. 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

Let’s explore what it means to be a good steward of Kentucky’s native wildlife. Join one of our conservation educators to learn how everyday actions, and ethical hunting and fishing, can make a big impact on the health of our ecosystems. We'll talk about ways to help wildlife, the importance of respecting animals and their habitats, and how everyone—no matter their age—can make a difference.

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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

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

Commission Agenda

Action Item - Wake Sports Zones​​

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

May is Gardening for Wildlife Month! Discover how to create a thriving habitat for wildlife right in your own backyard! In this informative talk, one of our educators will share tips on selecting native plants, providing food and shelter, and creating a balanced ecosystem to attract birds, butterflies, and other beneficial species.

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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 us on World Turtle Day for a short talk with one of our educators and explore the world of turtles through live animals, shells, and other hands-on props.

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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

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

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 fun walk around Salato as we search for bugs. Learn cool facts about insect friends and discover the important role they play in Kentucky’s ecosystem.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Salato celebrates Memorial Day by raising awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle, our national symbol. Join us for a short talk to learn more about these fascinating birds of prey.

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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

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

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

It's pool season! 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

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

4-H shooting sports club meeting for registered 4-H participants.

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Meetings / Banquets

.22 Rifle practice for Grant County 4-H shooting sports club. Participation is exclusive to members who are registered with the County Extension and have completed six (6) safety hours. These practices will be held on the Multi-Purpose Range. On occasion, a split practice will be held, where some youth will be move to the last trap house on the shotgun range for some trap shooting. For further information about Grant County 4-H clubs, please contact the Extension Office, listed as main contact above. For information about Shooting Sports, meetings or practice times, please contact Brad Gaskill, Club Leader at 859-393-5290 or Amber Gaskill, Club Coordinator at 859-910-3572.

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Kids Events

Archery practice for Grant County 4-H shooting sports club. Participation is exclusive to members who are registered with the County Extension and have completed six (6) safety hours. These practices will be held on the Archery Range near Leary Lake. On occasion, practice will be split into novice and advanced shooters; novice shooters will stay on the range, while the advanced shooters will walk the Archery Trail located nearby. For further information about Grant County 4-H clubs, please contact the Extension Office, listed as main contact above. For information about Shooting Sports, meetings or practice times, please contact Brad Gaskill, Club Leader at 859-393-5290 or Amber Gaskill, Club Coordinator at 859-910-3572.

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Kids Events

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Clay Shoot in conjunction with the AAA gun Club to raise funds for charitable giving.

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Other

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. The Club is following all instructions from the State of Kentucky regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. If you are feeling sick, stay at home or see your medical professional. Please do not come to the Club. The Club is sometimes open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for a few hours between 12 Noon and 8:00pm, for Kentucky Skeet Shooting Association (KSSA) practice sessions and alternate bad weather days. During these days, the Club is always Open to the Public. Specific times and dates for these events will be posted to the KDFWR calendar.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Club Range Day

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Kids Events

International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association sanctioned matches sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. For more information: www.ihmsa.org.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

This Free Event is for the ladies only sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association. Join us at 1 p.m. for lunch. Immediately following lunch, spend the day shooting at the range (Rifles—Pistols—Muzzleloaders—Shotguns). Bring your own guns and ammo or use ours. Instructors will be present. Bring your extra $$$ for: *Split the pot raffle* & *Bucket Raffle.* Event is limited to 50 Ladies. Pre-registration is required by May 28--email: pennypwic@aol.com or call/text 859-240-9057

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have scheduled a public meeting in Henderson County to address concerns about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The meeting will be from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at North Middle School, 1707 2nd St. in Henderson.

The meeting follows confirmation from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that a 2½-year-old male deer, harvested by a hunter in Posey County, Indiana, tested positive for CWD. Posey County sits just across the Ohio River from Kentucky's Henderson and Union counties. Multiple tests confirmed the presence of the disease in the deer.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife staff will share insights on CWD, review proposed regulations, answer questions and receive public input.

For more information pleases review the following News Release (04/24/2025).

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Meetings / Banquets, Featured KDFWR Events

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

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 6th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, PNC Achievement Center  

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

Day 2 May 13th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, PNC Achievement Center

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 May 20th 5:30pm-8:30pm, PNC Achievement Center 

The field portion of the class includes fishing at Beckley Creek 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

Spring Hunt Test Field Trial

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Skeet Shoot Madison County Skeet Club Shoots the Last Two Sundays of each Month usually starting in the afternoon. Ask club members for more details.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Trap Shoot

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

Join the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for a webinar on Trout Fishing! This program will take place via webinar on Monday, May 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Topics covered will include licensing, regulations, equipment, where to fish for trout, basic trout fishing strategies, and more. Participants are invited to attend a follow up fishing trip on either Wednesday, July 9th  or Wednesday, July 16th 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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Fishing Events (Non-boating), Featured KDFWR Events, Other, Hook And Cook

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 May 8th 6:00pm-9:00pm, Simpsonville Baptist Church  

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 May 15th, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Simpsonville Baptist Church 

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 May 22nd, 6:00pm-9:00pm  Floyds Fork 

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), Hook And Cook