Art Lander’s Outdoors: 2023 KY deer season harvest drops 2.56 percent; chronic wasting disease detected
The old saying “what goes up must come down” is certainly applicable to Kentucky’s white-tailed deer season harvest. During the…
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Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife releases 2023 Fishing and Boating Guide, Fishing Forecast
The new license year for fishing and hunting in Kentucky started March 1, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife…
KDFWR plans voluntary deer, elk check stations for Harlan, Bell Counties in November to monitor CWD
As part of its ongoing commitment to monitor Kentucky’s wild deer and elk herds for chronic wasting disease, the Department…
Do not feed recommendations for birds remain in place in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties
On Wednesday, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources provided an update about the ongoing investigation of an unexplained illness…
Christmas for the Fishes replenishes habitat; donation program collects live Christmas trees
Recycle your real Christmas tree after the holiday season by donating it for use by Kentucky’s underwater inhabitants. Starting Dec….
Conservation officers file charges in killing of Fort Mitchell deer; Union man faces multiple counts
A Boone County man is facing multiple wildlife-related and other charges following an investigation by Kentucky conservation officers into the…
Kentucky’s modern gun deer season opens Nov. 14; deer harvest numbers trending up this year
The arrival of autumn brings beautiful fall colors, holiday excitement and for hunters, deer hunting in Kentucky. About 300,000 Kentuckians…
Fish and Wildlife offers virtual hunter education; exemption permit now free, limited time only
All of Kentucky’s hunter education requirements can now be fulfilled virtually, eliminating the need for in-person instruction. For those unable…