KDFWR to increase patrols on Kentucky waterways through Independence Day holiday weekend
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will step up patrols on Kentucky’s waterways…
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Strong hatch in 2024, good hunting weather result in record spring turkey harvest in Kentucky
Hunters harvested a record 36,439 turkeys during the 2026 spring hunting season in Kentucky, smashing the 10-year average of 30,847….
KDFWR reminding boaters — and motorists — to use extra caution during National Safe Boating Week
In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reminds boaters and…
With return of spring and emergence of baby wildlife, Kentuckians reminded to let young animals be
Spring is here, and with it comes an abundance of young wildlife across the Commonwealth. Newborn wildlife can be found…
KDFWR officials anticipate strong population of two-year-old birds as spring turkey season approaches
After a frigid winter filled with snow and ice, Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arrives with excitement for both…
KDRWR biologists identify genetic markers linked to enhanced size potential in native largemouth bass
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources researchers have found the genetic keys to unlocking the potential for bigger largemouth…
Kentucky to host largest ‘Archery in the Schools’ state tournaments March 13-14 in Louisville
Kentucky will host the nation’s largest annual school archery tournaments March 13-14, as 9,241 student archers from 415 schools are…
Fishing licenses are now available for 2026-27 license year through KDFWR website, agent locations
The 2026-2027 Kentucky license year for fishing, hunting, boating and more begins on Sunday, March 1. Outdoor enthusiasts are able…
Sightings increase of coyotes, which live in every Kentucky county, as breeding season approaches
(Editor’s note: We are re-publishing this informative piece by Keven Kelly who wrote it for the Kentucky Department of Fish…
KDFWR reports Kentucky’s 2025-26 deer harvest was fifth-highest on record
Hunters harvested 145,433 deer in Kentucky during the 2025-26 season, the fifth-highest reported total in history and 3,000 above the…
Operation River Raid nets more than 700 criminal charges for illegal harvest of catfish
After a 10-month multi-agency investigation, game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have identified 25 individuals…
KDFWR launches new mobile app with real-time tools, field information for Kentucky’s deer and elk hunters
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, in collaboration with the Kentucky Fish and…
Hunting seasons set to open for over a dozen game species in KY; more bear, deer opportunities added
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Hunting seasons will be opening soon for more than a dozen game species, and the…
KDFWR uges hunters to review regulations ahead of Kentucky’s archer deer season opening Saturday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s archery deer season opens on Saturday and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife…
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife to host four dove quote hunts, applications open Aug. 4-15
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host four dove quota hunts and…
KY Fish and Wildlife to host ‘Hunter Education Day’ events at 20 locations across state August 2
Kentucky’s fall hunting season begins mid-August, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide…
KDFWR officers to increase patrols over July 4th holiday weekend to keep KY waterways safe
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources game wardens will be increasing patrols across the state to help keep Kentucky’s…
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife to waive license fees during Free Fishing Weekend June 7-8
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) says “Step aside, Black Friday and…
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife encouraging safe boating during National Safe Boating Week
In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reminds Kentuckians to…
Latest KDFWR testing shows no new signs of chronic wasting disease in wild deer
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has completed its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)…
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to hold spring surplus auction May 5 in Frankfort
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting…
‘Struttin’ in the Bluegrass’ underway with Merle Hacker, exploring the spring turkey season
Turkey hunting enthusiasts can experience the thrill of spring turkey hunting as “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass” has returned for its…