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 Hunter Challenge Course. Also, We are hosting the Biggest Doe Contest for opening weekend of archery season. All does submitted shall be field dressed and have a harvest confirmation number from KDFWR. The the doe that weighs the most will be declared the winner 18 and older and 17 and younger. They will win 75% of the entry pot, with the rest going to the Robert Earl Vinson Camp John Currie Scholarship Fund to send underprivileged kids to Camp John Currie. Entry Fee for the Biggest Doe is $5.00. Entries will be accepted 1 hour after dark on both days and the winner will be announced on Sunday the 13th 1 hour after dark.

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Meetings / Banquets, Hunting Events (not Hunter Education), Other

We are hosting the Biggest Doe Contest for opening weekend of archery season. All does submitted shall be field dressed and have a harvest confirmation number from KDFWR. The the doe that weighs the most will be declared the winner 18 and older and 17 and younger. They will win 75% of the entry pot, with the rest going to the Robert Earl Vinson Camp John Currie Scholarship Fund to send underprivileged kids to Camp John Currie. Entry Fee for the Biggest Doe is $5.00. Entries will be accepted 1 hour after dark on both days and the winner will be announced on Sunday the 13th 1 hour after dark.

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs, Meetings / Banquets, Hunting Events (not Hunter Education), Other

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

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 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

New to birding? Learn the basics of identifying Kentucky’s birds, including what to look for and where to find them. Discover tips and tricks to help you become a more confident birder while exploring Kentucky’s diverse birdlife.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Kentucky’s State Wildlife Action Plan identifies species most in need of conservation action, including freshwater mussels, fish, crayfish, songbirds, reptiles, turtles, amphibians, mammals, insects, and plants. Celebrate National Wildlife Day (recognized on 9/4) by joining us to learn about some of these species and what you can do to help.

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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

Learn the essentials of deer hunting in Kentucky, from choosing the right equipment and scouting locations to understanding regulations and practicing safe, ethical hunting. Did you know? Saturday is the beginning of archery deer season in Kentucky.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) in Frankfort, Kentucky. The location will be announced at Salato Wildlife Education Center – Schaaf Room #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601.

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.

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Meetings / Banquets, 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

New to birding? Learn the basics of identifying Kentucky’s birds, including what to look for and where to find them. Discover tips and tricks to help you become a more confident birder while exploring Kentucky’s diverse birdlife. Did you know? Today is National Hummingbird Day!

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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

Explore the fascinating world of Kentucky’s insects! Learn how these tiny creatures impact our environment and discover some of the amazing adaptations that help them survive.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center, Featured KDFWR Events

Join one of our Conservation Educators for a short interpretive talk about the largest salamander in North America. Learn the different ways you can help Kentucky’s hellbender populations.

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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

Meet one of our resident raptors and see them interact with our conservation educators in this informational talk.

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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

This event is invite only. If you have attended a fishing 101 class with KDFWR this year you will receive an email invite.

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Fishing Events (Non-boating)

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 practice (weather permitting (over 40 degrees and not raining.) Bring your own targets and target stands. 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

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

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

Precision rifle match shot from all 3 positions. Sponsored by the Northern KY Straight Shooters Association. Weather permitting, over 40 degrees and not raining.

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Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

4-H Shooting

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Kids Events, Conservation Organizations / Sportsman Clubs

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

Skeet is best shot with an open choke - Improved Cylinder or Skeet - and #9 or #8 shot. 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 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

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

Trap Shoot

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Kids Events

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 the basics of hunting doves 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 dove hunting.

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including dove identification, biology, habitat, equipment, licensing/regulations, techniques, firearms, safety, private vs public land, and location selection.

The field portion includes, but is not limited to: location selection, shooting techniques, firearm safety, hunting mentor, field dressing demo, and hunting methods.

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

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Hunting Events (not Hunter Education)