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Wildlife
        Be Bear Aware - Watch this commercial to learn more about bears
        Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Frequently Asked Questions
        CITES Tag Request
        Dealing with Wildlife Problems
                Nuisance Control Search
        Contacts
                Private Lands Wildlife Biologists
        Habitat
                Habitat Improvement Program
                        Assisting Private Landowners with Wildlife Management
                        Application for Assistance
                        Habitat Video Segment
                        Habitat How-To's
                        KY Private Lands Council
                        Preparing Dove Fields for Hunting
                        Private Lands Biologist Map
                Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program
                        How can I participate in Backyard Wildlife?
                        Teachers - Create an Outdoor Classroom!
                        Backyard Habitat Workshops
                        Have your Backyard Habitat or Outdoor Classroom Certified!
                Upcoming Events
        Kentucky's Wildlife Action Plan
        Peregrine Falcon Banding
        Programs
                Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program
                        How can I participate in Backyard Wildlife?
                        Teachers - Create an Outdoor Classroom!
                        Backyard Habitat Workshops
                        Have your Backyard Habitat or Outdoor Classroom Certified!
                Dove Field Lease Program
                Habitat Improvement Program
                        Assisting Private Landowners with Wildlife Management
                        Application for Assistance
                        Habitat Video Segment
                        Habitat How-To's
                        KY Private Lands Council
                        Preparing Dove Fields for Hunting
                        Private Lands Biologist Map
                Hunter Education
                        New Hunter Education Exemption Permit
                                New Hunter Education Exemption Permit Available
                                        Small Game Survey Results
                                        Manage Your Property for Small Game
                                        Squirrel
                                                2008 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Hunting Guide
                                                        2008 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Hunting Guide in PDF Format
                                                        Introduction
                                                        General Information/Telecheck; New This Year
                                                        Spring Turkey Hunting
                                                        Squirrel and Other Species
                                                        Public Land Hunting
                                                Spring Squirrel - Hunter Cooperator Survey
                                                Fall Squirrel - Hunter Cooperator Survey
                                                Squirrel Hunting Survey Reports
                                                        2003-04 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2004-05 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2005-06 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
                                        Rabbit
                                                Rabbit Hunter Cooperator Survey
                                                Rabbit Hunting Survey Reports
                                                        2003-04 Rabbit Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2004-05 Rabbit Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2005-06 Rabbit Hunting Survey Report
                                        Quail
                                                Quail Restoration Plan
                                                Quail Hunter Cooperator Survey
                                                Quail Hunting Survey Reports
                                                        2003-04 Quail Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2004-05 Quail Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2005-06 Quail Hunting Survey Report
                                                Northern Bobwhite Quail Initiative to Improve Quail Populations
                                        Grouse
                                                Grouse Hunter Cooperator Survey
                                                Grouse Hunting Survey Reports
                                                        2003-04 Grouse Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2004-05 Grouse Hunting Survey Report
                                                        2005-06 Grouse Hunting Survey Report
                                        Hunters: We Need Your Help!
                                        Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
                                One-Year Hunter Education Requirements Exemption Permit
                                Reprint Hunter Education Exemption Card
                        Kentucky Hunter Education Assocation
                        Version 3.0 Hunter Education CD Repair
                        Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor
                                Volunteer Instructor Courses
                                Hunter Education Instructor Contact Information
                        Exceptions
                        Hunter Education Course Schedule
                        Directions to Hunter Education Classes
                        Take the Course via Videotape
                        Replacement Hunter Education Cards
                        Bow Hunter Education Courses
                        Form for Alternative Hunter Education Class
                        Take the Classroom Portion Via the Internet
                Kentucky Partners for Wetland Wildlife
                Species Information, Maps and GIS
                Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                        Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                        Watch Video on Endangered Mussels
                        Stream Restoration Video
                Wildlife Diversity
                        Tax Check-Off
                        Education
                                Kentucky Snakes
                                Threatened and Endangered Species
                                        Kentucky's Threatened and Endangered Species
                                Special Publications
                                        Kentucky Snakes
                                        Kentucky's Threatened and Endangered Species
                        Research
                                Bats
                                        Link to Kentucky Bats
                                Birds
                                        Link to Kentucky Birds
                                Herps
                                        Kentucky Snakes
                                        Link to Kentucky Frogs and Toads
                                Mussels
                                Small Mammals
                        Management
                                Habitat Protection & Restoration
                                Osprey Restoration
                                Otter Restoration
                                Mussel Restoration
                                Peregrine Restoration
                        Link to Wildlife Viewing Site
        Rehabilitation
                State and Tribal Wildlife Grant Funds Available
                        State Wildlife Grant Information
                Rehabilitator List
        Species Information, Maps and GIS
        Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                Watch Video on Endangered Mussels
                Stream Restoration Video
        Stream Restoration Video
        Watchable Wildlife and Birding Trails Guide
        Wildlife Diversity
                Tax Check-Off
                Education
                        Kentucky Snakes
                        Threatened and Endangered Species
                                Kentucky's Threatened and Endangered Species
                        Special Publications
                                Kentucky Snakes
                                Kentucky's Threatened and Endangered Species
                Research
                        Bats
                                Link to Kentucky Bats
                        Birds
                                Link to Kentucky Birds
                        Herps
                                Kentucky Snakes
                                Link to Kentucky Frogs and Toads
                        Mussels
                        Small Mammals
                Management
                        Habitat Protection & Restoration
                        Osprey Restoration
                        Otter Restoration
                        Mussel Restoration
                        Peregrine Restoration
                Link to Wildlife Viewing Site
        Wildlife Management Areas
                Mobility Impaired Access Permit
                A Guide to Wildlife Management Areas in Kentucky
                Quota Hunts
                        2007 Quota Hunt Results
                        Deer Quota Hunts
                        Pheasant Quota Hunts
                        Waterfowl Quota Hunts
                        2007 Elk Restoration Update and Hunting Information
                Contact Information
        Wildlife Permits
                Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator
                        Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Application
                        Link to NWCO Regulations
                        Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Information
                        NWCO Annual Activity Reporting Form
                Raptor Propagation and Falconry
                        Raptor Propagation and Falconry Info
                        Falconry Permit Application
                        Facilities/Equipment Inspection Form
                        Migratory Bird Acquisition and Disposition Form
                        KDFWR Law Enforcement Officers
                        Links to Falconry Regulations
                                State Raptor Propagation and Falconry Regulations
                                Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 13, 21, 28 and 21, 29)
                        Non-Residents Transferring or Taking Raptors from Kentucky for Falconry
                                Non-Residents Transferring or Taking Raptors from Kentucky for Falconry Info
                                Non-Resident Falconry Transfer Application
                                Non-Resident Falconry Take Application
                                Falconry Take Location Report
                Scientific and Educational Collecting
                        Scientific and Educational Collecting Info
                        Scientific and Educational Permit Application
                        Scientific and Educational Collecting Permit Qualifications Form
                        Link to Scientific and Educational Collecting Regulations
                Shooting Preserves and Dog Training Area
                        Shooting Preserves and Dog Training Area Info
                        Shooting Preserves Permit Application
                        Dog Training Area Permit Application
                        Individual Transportation Permit Application
                        Annual Transportation Permit Application
                        Captive Wildlife Permit Application
                        Links to Shooting Preserves and Dog Training Regulations
                                Shooting Preserves and Foxhound Training Enclosures
                                Transportation and Holding of Native Wildlife
                                Transportation and Holding of Exotic Wildlife
                Transportation and Holding of Exotic Wildlife
                        Transportation and Holding of Exotic Wildlife Info
                        Transportation Permit Application
                                Individual Transportation Permit Application
                                Annual Transportation Permit Application
                        Link to Exotic Wildlife Regulations
                Transportation and Holding of Native Wildlife
                        Transportation and Holding of Native Wildlife Info
                        Link to KY Wildlife Rehabilitators
                        Captive Wildlife Permit Application
                        Transportation Permit Application
                                Individual Transportation Permit Application
                                Annual Transportation Permit Application
                        Link to Native Wildlife Regulations
                Wildlife Rehabilitation
                        Wildlife Rehabilitation Info
                        Rehabilitator Permit Application
                        Link to Rehabilitator Regulations
                        Rehabilitator Annual Report Form
                Holding and Intrastate Transportation of Captive Cervids
                        Regulations (301 KAR 2:083 Holding and intrastate transportation of captive cervids)
                        General Information
                        How to Get a Captive Cervid Permit
                        Captive Cervid Permit Application
                        Captive Cervid Permit Transfer Application
        Wildlife Viewing
                Link to Wildlife Viewing Site
Fishing
        Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                Watch Video on Endangered Mussels
                Stream Restoration Video
        Cumberland Tailwater Trout Fishery Update
                Cumberland Tailwater Map
                Update from 10/12/07
                Update from 7/12/07
                Floating Mileages for the Cumberland River
        Why Fish?
        How to Fish
                Basic Fishing Booklet
                Let's Catch Fish
                Fishing Safely
                Fishing from Shore
                Fishing from Boats
                Flyfishing
        Where to Fish
                2008 Fishing Forecast and Tips
                        Important Information
                        Fishing Forecast
                        Fishing Forecast Cheat Sheet
                        Hot Fishing Tips
                Public Lakes Guide
                        Ballard WMA
                        Beaver Lake
                        Bert T. Combs Lake
                        Beulah Lake
                        Boltz Lake
                        Briggs Lake
                        Bullock Pen Lake
                        Campton Lake
                        Cannon Creek Lake
                        Carpenter Lake
                        Chenoa Lake
                        Corinth Lake
                        Cranks Creek Lake
                        Elmer Davis Lake
                        Fishpond Lake
                        Greenbo Lake
                        Guist Creek Lake
                        Kincaid Lake
                        Kingdom Come Lake
                        King Fisher Lakes
                        Lake Carnico
                        Lake Reba
                        Lake Beshear
                        Lake Linville
                        Lake Malone
                        Lake Pennyrile
                        Marion County Lake
                        Martin County Lake
                        Martin County Reservoir
                        Mauzy Lake
                        McNeely Lake
                        Metcalfe County Lake
                        Middleton - Mills Park Lake
                        Miles Park Lakes
                        Mill Creek Lake - Natural Bridge
                        Mill Creek Lake
                        Pan Bowl Lake
                        Shanty Hollow Lake
                        Smoky Valley Lake
                        Spa Lake
                        Sportsman's Lakes
                        Spurlington Lake
                        Stanford Reservoir
                        Stein Community Park Lake
                        Three Springs Lake
                        Tom Wallace Lake
                        Washburn Lake
                        West Fork Drakes
                        West KY WMA Lakes
                        Wilgreen Lake
                        Williamstown Lake
                        Willisburg Lake
                        Winford Ponds
                        Wood Creek Lake
                Find a Place to Fish or Boat
                Lake Information Links
                        Lake Information
                        Lake Reports
                ADA Accessible Fishing Sites
                Sunday Afternoon Lakes
                        Lakes in Breathitt, Caldwell and Christian Counties
                        Lakes near Louisville, Covington, and Owensboro
                        Lakes in Trigg, Taylor and Bell Counties
                Fishing at KY State Parks
                        Pine Mountain State Resort
                        Pennyrile Forest State Park
                        Lake Barkley State Park
                        KY Dam Village State Resort
                        General Butler State Park
                        KenLake State Resort
                        Big Bone Lick State Park
                        Barren River Lake
                        Buckhorn Lake
                        Carter Caves
                        Greenbo
                        Natural Bridge
                        Kincaid Lake
                        Rough River Lake
                        Dewey Lake
                        Cumberland Falls
                        Lake Cumberland
                        Dale Hollow Lake
                Fishing at Russell Fork
                Kentucky's Smallmouth Streams
                2007 Trout Streams Classification
        Rules and Regulations
                2008 Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide
                        2008 Fishing and Boating Guide in HTML Format
                        Introduction
                        Fishing Regulations
                        General Information
                        Trout Waters
                        Trophy Fish
                        Boating
                Size and Creel Limits
                Hunting and Fishing at Fort Knox
        Seasonal Catch and Release Trout Streams
        Fisheries Management
                2003 Private Pond and Lake Management Survey Results
                2003 Trout Angler Survey Results
                Bass Tournament Statistics
                        Barren River Lake
                        Green River Lake
                        Herrington Lake
                        Kentucky Lake
                        Lake Barkley
                        Lake Cumberland
                        Lake Malone
                        Nolin River Lake
                        Paintsville Lake
                        Rough River Lake
                        Taylorsville Lake
                Biotelemetry Study of Trout in the Lake Cumberland Tailwater
                        Trout Study Overview
                        Map for Week of August 21, 2005
                        Map for Week of August 28, 2005
                        Map for Week of September 4, 2005
                        Map for Week of September 18, 2005
                        Map for Week of October 2, 2005
                        Map for Week of October 16, 2005
                        Map for Week of October 23, 2005
                        Map for Week of November 1, 2005 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of November 1, 2005 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of December 4, 2005 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of December 4, 2005 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of January 8, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of January 8, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of February 19, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of February 19, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of March 26, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of March 26, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of April 16, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of April 16, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of May 1, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of May 1, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of June 27, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of June 27, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of July 23, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of July 23, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of July 30, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of July 30, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of August 6, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of August 13, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of August 20, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of September 3, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of September 17, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of September 24, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of October 1, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of October 1, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of October 8, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of October 8, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of October 15, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of October 22, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of October 22, 2006 - Lower Section
                        Map for Week of November 12, 2006 - Upper Section
                        Map for Week of November 12, 2006 - Lower Section
                        View Maps from August 2005 through May 2006
                        View Maps from May 2006 through November 2006
                Cumberland River Compact
                Kentucky Lake - Crappie Movement Study
                        Project Overview
                        Activity Log
                        Preliminary Results
                                Spring 2003 Preliminary Results
                                Fall 2003 Preliminary Results
                                Spring 2004 Results
                Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee
                Ohio River Cooperative Fish Tagging Study
                Sportfish Assessments
                        Understanding the Largemouth Bass Assessment
                        Specific Lake Assessments for Largemouth Bass
                                Carr Creek Lake
                                Dewey Lake
                                Grayson Lake
                                Greenbo Lake
                                Kentucky Lake
                                Lake Barkley
                                Lake Beshear
                                Lake Cumberland
                                Laurel River Lake
                                Taylorsville Lake
                Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                        Stream and Wetland Restoration Program
                        Watch Video on Endangered Mussels
                        Stream Restoration Video
                Stream Restoration Video
        USGS Stage/Streamflow Info
        Fishing in Neighborhoods
        Kentucky's Smallmouth Streams
        State Record Fishes
                State Record Fish List
                Printable Application for Record Fish
                Link to Bowfishing Program
                State Record Paddlefish Caught in Ohio River
        Fish Consumption Advisories
        Trophy/Master Angler Award
                Official Rules
                Application to Print and Mail In
                Application by E-Mail
                Eligible Species
        Farm Pond Management
                Management Guide for Ponds and Small Lakes in Kentucky
                2003 Private Pond and Lake Management Survey Results
                Solving Pond Problems
                Farm Pond Stocking Information
                Farm Pond Stocking Application
                Link to Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.
                Link to North Carolina State University, Aquatic Plant Management
        Stream Management
        Fish Identification and Information
                Fish ID Booklet
                Fish Identification Links
                        Conservation Fisheries, Inc.
                        North American Native Fishes Association
                        Native Fish Conservancy
                        United States Geological Survey
                        Kentucky State University Aquaculture Program
                Crayfish Identification Links
                        Brigham Young University Crayfish Identification
                Mussel Identification Links
                        United States Geological Survey - Freshwater Mussels
                Aquatic Plant Identification Links
                        Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.
                        Link to North Carolina State University, Aquatic Plant Management
                        Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants - University of Florida
                Aquatic Insect Indentification Links
                        Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
                        Identifiying Aquatic Insects from Your Pond
                        An Introduction to Benthic Macroinvertebrates
                FishBase - A Global Information System on Fishes
        Tournament Fishing Information
                Tournament Fishing Schedule
                Summer Tournament Bass Handling Guidelines
                Helpful Tournament Guidelines
        Educational Information
                Aquatic Education
                        Teacher's Guides for Ecosystem Posters
                                Big River Ecosystem Teacher's Guide
                                Small Stream Ecosystem Teacher's Guide
                                Stream Ecosystem Teacher's Guide
                                Wetland Slough Ecosystem Teacher's Guide
                                Upland Reservoir Ecosystem Teacher's Guide
                        Basic Fishing Booklet
                Link to Center for Global Environmental Education
        Stocking
                Trout Stocking Schedule
                2007 Trout Streams Classification
        Publications
                ADA Accessible Fishing Sites
                2007 Trout Streams Classification
                Fish ID Booklet
                Kentucky's Smallmouth Streams
        Other News
                Hatchery Surplus Produces Stocking Bonanza for Ohio River
                Sauger Stocked in Kentucky River
                Weeds in Bell County's Chenoa Lake Will Be Eradicated
                Skipjack Herring State Record Broken Again
                Cedar Creek Lake
                Fish Consumption Advisories
        Contact Information
                Administration
                Districts
                Fish Hatcheries
                Research
                Environmental Section
                Fisheries District Biologists
        Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
        Fishing Related Links
                Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee
                Kids Fishing Site
                Kentucky State University - Aquaculture Program
                The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide
                United Bowhunters of Kentucky
                U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
                USFWS Southeast Region
                USFWS Hatchery
Boating
        2008 Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide
                2008 Fishing and Boating Guide in HTML Format
                Introduction
                Fishing Regulations
                General Information
                Trout Waters
                Trophy Fish
                Boating
        America's Waterway Watch
        Boater Education
                Boater Education Classes
                Safe Boating Certification
                Replacement Boater Education Cards
                Kentucky's Boater Education Law - Requirements for Safe Boater Certification
        Boating Regulations
        Boating Statutes
        K.I.S.S. - Keep it a Safe Summer
        K.I.S.S. - Boating Commercial
        Lake Information
        Link to Boating Safety Sidekicks - National Safe Boating Council
        Motorboat Dealer/Manufacturer Application
        Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
        Safe Boating Messages
                Keep it a Safe Summer
                Even Good Swimmers Need Lifejackets!
                Don't Drink and Boat!
        Tournament Fishing Schedule
        USGS Stage/Streamflow Info
        Where to Boat
General Information
        Careers with the Department
        Upcoming Events
        Frequently Asked Questions
Kentucky Afield
Links
        Commerce Cabinet
        Commerce Cabinet Agencies
                Creative Services
                Frankfort Convention Complex
                Department of Parks
                Department of Tourism
                Governor's School for the Arts
                Kentucky Artisans Center at Berea
                Kentucky Arts Council
                Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
                Kentucky Heritage Council
                Kentucky Historical Society
                Kentucky Horse Park
                Kentucky Humanities Council
                Kentucky State Fair Board
                The Kentucky Sports Authority
        Kentucky.gov-The Official State Government Site for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
        Links to Other States Fish and Wildlife Departments
        Boating Links