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301 KAR 2:083 Holding and intrastate transportation of captive cervids
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KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2011
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2010
Quail Restoration Plan
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2009
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2008
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2007
Foreword, Table of Contents, Section I: Research Summaries. Pages 1-24
Big Game, Migratory Bird Program, Small Game, Turkey. Pages 25-38
Wildlife Diversity, Bats, Birds, Mollusks. Pages 39-51
Exotic Species Control. Pages 52-55
Fisheries Projects. Pages 56-81
Habitat Restoration and Wildlife Damage. Pages 82-91
Project Contact List. Page 92
2007-08 Reference Document
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Comparison of Young Asian Carp to Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad
Asian Carp Alert
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Bow Fishing
Day Fishing
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Preparing and Cooking
Filleting and Cooking Asian Carp - MO Dept. of Conservation
Flying Fish, Great Dish
Part 1
Part 2
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Chef Phillipe Parola
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"Kentucky Tuna"
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Note to Muskie Anglers: When using Live Bait, please Use a Quick-strike Rig to reduce catch-and-release muskie mortality
Summer Fishing Tips
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Channel Catfish
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Striped Bass
Trout
Summer Fishing Tips: Targets, Tackle and Techniques
2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide
Introduction
Fishing Regulations
General Information
Trout Waters
Trophy Fish
Boating and Index
Entire 2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide in PDF Format
Basic Fishing Booklet
Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs)
Planned Monthly Trout Stocking Schedule
Online Fishing Helper - Take Me Fishing
Find a Place to Fish or Boat
Commemorate Your Catch With Free Certificates
Trophy Fish Program/Master Angler Award
Entering the Kentucky Trophy Fish Program
Eligible Species
Trophy Fish Photo Gallery
Can I buy one of the Kentucky Trophy Fish Collector Pins?
2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide
Introduction
Fishing Regulations
General Information
Trout Waters
Trophy Fish
Boating and Index
Entire 2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide in PDF Format
Commemorate Your Fish or Game with Free Online Certificates
Recreational Fishing
2013 Fishing Forecast and Tips
Blue Water Trails
Kentucky River, Pool 7
Kentucky River, Pool 7 Info
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North Fork Cumberland River Map
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Russell Fork Info
Russell Fork Map
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Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Info
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Map
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Cumberland River below the Falls Info
Cumberland River below the Falls Map
Tygarts Creek
Tygarts Creek Info
Tygarts Creek Map
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Upper Green River Info
Upper Green River Map
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Cumberland River Tailwater Info
Cumberland River Tailwater Map
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Elkhorn Creek Info
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Rockcastle River Map
Fishing Safety
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Items Needed in All Weather
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How to Fish
Summer Fishing Tips
Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)
Bluegill and Other Panfish
Crappie
Channel Catfish
Walleye
White Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Trout
Summer Fishing Tips: Targets, Tackle and Techniques
Take Someone Fishing
Weekly Fishing Column
Largemouth Bass
Fishing in Neighborhoods
Crappie
Walleye
White Bass
Sauger
Muskellunge
Note to Muskie Anglers: When using Live Bait, please Use a Quick-strike Rig to reduce catch-and-release muskie mortality
Summer Fishing Tips
Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)
Bluegill and Other Panfish
Crappie
Channel Catfish
Walleye
White Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Trout
Summer Fishing Tips: Targets, Tackle and Techniques
2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide
Introduction
Fishing Regulations
General Information
Trout Waters
Trophy Fish
Boating and Index
Entire 2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide in PDF Format
Basic Fishing Booklet
Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs)
Planned Monthly Trout Stocking Schedule
Online Fishing Helper - Take Me Fishing
Find a Place to Fish or Boat
Commemorate Your Catch With Free Certificates
Trophy Fish Program/Master Angler Award
Entering the Kentucky Trophy Fish Program
Eligible Species
Trophy Fish Photo Gallery
Can I buy one of the Kentucky Trophy Fish Collector Pins?
Basic Fishing Booklet
Fishing Techniques
Where to Find Fish
When to Fish
Setting the Hook
Playing the Fish
Landing the Fish
Where to Fish
2012 Trout Streams Classification
Department Lakes with Fish Attractors
Beaver Lake
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Buckhorn Lake
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Shanty Hollow Lake
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Three Springs Lake
Yatesville Lake
Find a Place to Fish
Search for fishing and boating access sites
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Interactive fishing and boating maps
Lake Cumberland Tailwater Fishing Info
Cumberland Tailwater Map
Floating Mileages for the Cumberland River
Hunting and Fishing at Fort Knox
Fishing at Russell Fork
Lower Mississippi River Fishing Guide
Public Lakes Guide
Ballard WMA
Beaver Lake
Bert T. Combs Lake
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Briggs Lake
Bullock Pen Lake
Cannon Creek Lake
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Three Springs Lake
Tom Wallace Lake
Washburn Lake
West Fork Drakes Reservoir
West KY WMA Lakes
Wilgreen Lake
Williamstown Lake
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Winford Ponds
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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
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Dewey Lake
Cumberland Falls
Lake Cumberland
Dale Hollow Lake
Sunday Afternoon Lakes
Lakes in Breathitt, Caldwell and Christian Counties
Lakes near Louisville, Covington, and Owensboro
Lakes in Trigg, Taylor and Bell Counties
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VPA Fishing Access Sites
VPA Fishing Access Sites in Google Maps
Hunting Access
Participating in the VPA Program
Landowner Fishing Access Program Info
VPA-HIP Info Sheet
Future Site Status
Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs)
2013 Fishing Forecast and Tips
Seasonal Catch and Release Trout Streams
Kentucky's Smallmouth Streams
Sportfish Assessments
Understanding the Largemouth Bass Assessment
Specific Lake Assessments for Largemouth Bass
Barren River Lake
Buckhorn Lake
Carr Creek Lake
Cave Run Lake
Cedar Creek Lake
Dewey Lake
Fishtrap Lake
Grayson Lake
Green River Lake
Greenbo Lake
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Herrington Lake
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Lake Cumberland
Lake Reba
Laurel River Lake
Martins Fork Lake
Nolin River Lake
Paintsville Lake
Rough River Lake
Taylorsville Lake
Wilgreen Lake
Yatesville Lake
Rules and Regulations
Temporary Emergency Trout Regulations in the Cumberland River Below Wolf Creek Dam
2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide
Introduction
Fishing Regulations
General Information
Trout Waters
Trophy Fish
Boating and Index
Entire 2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide in PDF Format
Size and Creel Limits
Stocking
Planned Monthly Trout Stocking Schedule
Planned Yearly Trout Stockings
Current Fishing Conditions
Fish Consumption Advisories
Lake Information Links
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Lake Reports
Sunrise/Sunset Reference
State Record Fishes and Awards
State Record Fish List
Printable Application for Record Fish
State Bowfishing Record Program
Trophy Fish Program/Master Angler Award
Entering the Kentucky Trophy Fish Program
Eligible Species
Trophy Fish Photo Gallery
Can I buy one of the Kentucky Trophy Fish Collector Pins?
Tournament Fishing
Tournament Fishing Schedule
Bass Tournament Statistics
2011 Bass Tournament Statistics
2010 Bass Tournament Statistics
2009 Bass Tournament Results
2008 Bass Tournament Results
2007 Bass Tournament Results
Summer Tournament Bass Handling Guidelines
Helpful Tournament Guidelines
Fish Identification and Information
Fish ID Booklet
Fish Identification Links
Conservation Fisheries, Inc.
North American Native Fishes Association
United States Geological Survey
Kentucky State University Aquaculture Program
Crayfish Identification Links
Brigham Young University Crayfish Identification
Mussel Identification Links
US Fish and Wildlife Service- 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
Fishing News and Links
Results of the Phone Survey Regarding Commercial Fishing on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
2003 Trout Angler Survey Results
Biotelemetry Study of Trout in the Lake Cumberland Tailwater
Trout Study Overview
Map for Week of August 21, 2005
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View Maps from August 2005 through May 2006
View Maps from May 2006 through November 2006
Cumberland River Compact
Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee
Commercial Fishing
Asian Carp Harvest Program
Restricted entanglement fishing gear zones on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
Results of the Phone Survey Regarding Commercial Fishing on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
Fisheries Commercial Licenses and Fees
Applications
Commercial Guide License Application
Commercial Guide Application Instructions
Commercial Guide License Application Form
Commercial License Application Form
Commercial Roe-Bearing Fish Harvester's Permit
Commercial Roe-Bearing Fish Buyer's Permit
Special Commercial Net Permit
Fish Transportation Permit
Propagation Permit Application
Regulations
301 KAR 1:152 Asian Carp Harvest Program
301 KAR 1:115 Propagation of aquatic organisms
301 KAR 1:125 Transportation of Fish
301 KAR 1:140 Special commercial fishing permit for Kentucky and Barkley lakes
301 KAR 1:146 Commercial fishing gear
301 KAR 1:150 Waters open to commercial fishing
301 KAR 1:155 Commercial fishing requirements
Reporting Forms
Monthly Report of Commercial Fish Harvest in Kentucky
Monthly Roe-Bearing Fish Buyer's Report
Daily Roe-Bearing Fish Harvester's Transaction Report
Roe Buyer's List
Navigation Information for Commercial Fishing on the Ohio River
Fisheries Management
Asian Carp Information
Asian Carp Identification
Adult Asian Carp Identification Drawing
Adult Asian Carp Identification Photo
Adult Asian Carp Identification Video
Comparison of Young Asian Carp to Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad
Asian Carp Alert
Current Distribution
KDFWR Involvement
Bow Fishing
Day Fishing
Night Fishing
Preparing and Cooking
Filleting and Cooking Asian Carp - MO Dept. of Conservation
Flying Fish, Great Dish
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Chef Phillipe Parola
Video, Part 1
Video, Part 2
"Kentucky Tuna"
KDFWR Articles
Nature Notebook Article
Educating Anglers Article
Reservoir Ranching
Stream Team Program
Landowner Information
What We Do
See if you Qualify
What are the Requirements?
How Does the Stream Get Restored?
Example Easement
Contact a Stream Team Member
Technical Information
Permit Impact Table
New Instrument FILO Impact Table - Wetlands
New Instrument FILO Impact Table - Streams
FILO Impact Table
Credit Rates
Credit Rate Explanation
Program Agreement
Staff
Annual Reports
2011 Annual Report
Project Videos and Pictures
Before and After Photos
Veteran's Memorial WMA
Stream Restoration Video
Construction Short Course Announcement
2012 Trout Streams Classification
Statewide Annual Fish Sampling Reports
2004 Lake and Tailwater Surveys
2005 Lake and Tailwater Surveys
2006 Lake and Tailwater Surveys
2007 Lake and Tailwater Surveys
2008 Lake and Tailwater Surveys
2009 Lake and Tailwater Surveys
2010 Lake and Tailwater Surveys
Access Structure and Private Boat Docks
A Guide for Construction on KDFWR Lakes and Land Buffer Areas
301 KAR 1:016 Use of land and waters on lakes owned or controlled by the department
Private Boat Dock Application
Shoreline Use Permit Application
Lake Malone Vertical Survey Control Monuments
Lake Malone Monuments
Lake Malone Monuments
LM1 Data Sheet
LM2 Data Sheet
LM3 Data Sheet
LM4 Data Sheet
LM5 Data Sheet
LM6 Data Sheet
LM7 Data Sheet
LM8 Data Sheet
LM9 Data Sheet
LM10 Data Sheet
LM11 Data Sheet
LM12 Data Sheet
LM13 Data Sheet
LM14 Data Sheet
LM15 Data Sheet
Lake Malone Vertical Control Monument Project
Stocking
Planned Monthly Trout Stocking Schedule
Planned Yearly Trout Stockings
Managing Your Farm Pond
Farm Pond Stocking
Farm Pond Stocking Information
Farm Pond Stocking Application
Management Guide for Ponds and Small Lakes in Kentucky
2003 Private Pond and Lake Management Survey Results
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Outside Exhibits
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Backyard Habitat Viewing Area
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The Living Stream
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Hiking Trails
Habitrek Trail
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Are You the Average Hiker?
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Are You the Average Hiker?
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Walk on the Wild Side - A Questing Adventure
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Habitrek Trail
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Are You the Average Hiker?
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Pea Ridge Loop Trail
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Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
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What are your field trip options?
Walk on the Wild Side - A Questing Adventure
Hiking Trails
Habitrek Trail
Habitrek Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Pea Ridge Loop Trail
Pea Ridge Loop Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Trail Closures
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Habitrek Trail
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Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Pea Ridge Loop Trail
Pea Ridge Loop Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Trail Closures
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Nonresident Raptor Take Form
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KDFWR Law Enforcement Officers
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301 KAR 4070 Reg
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301 KAR 2:083 Holding and intrastate transportation of captive cervids
302 KAR 20:066 Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Captive Cervids
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Bobwhite Quail Shoot-to-Train Info
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Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Information
NWCO Annual Activity Reporting Form
Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Test Study Materials
Falconry and Raptor Propagation
Falconry and Raptor Propagation Info
Migratory Bird Acquistion and Disposition Reporting (Form 3-186A's)
Form 3-186A
Electronic Form 3-186A Reporting
Falconry Permit Application
Raptor Facilities and Equipment Inspection Form
Falconry and Raptor Propagation Regulations
Falconry Regulation Facts
State Falconry and Raptor Propagation Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations
Guidelines for Possessing Eagles for Falconry
Nonresidents Transporting and Taking Raptors
Nonresidents Transporting or Taking Raptors from Kentucky for Falconry Info
Nonresident Raptor Take Form
KY Falconry Take Location Report (for take of raptors by nonresidents and sharp-shinned hawks by residents)
KDFWR Law Enforcement Officers
Scientific and Educational Collecting
Scientific and Educational Collecting Permit Information
301 KAR 4070 Reg
Data Change Summary Sheet
Scientific or Educational Project Proposal Form
Scientific and Educational Permit Application
Link to Electronic Data Submission
Shooting Preserves, Dog Training Areas, and Foxhound Training Enclosures
Commercial Foxhound Training Enclosure Permit Application
Shooting Preserves and Dog Training Area Info
Shooting Preserves Permit Application
Dog Training Area Permit Application
Individual Transportation Permit Paper Application
Annual Transportation Permit Application
Captive Wildlife Permit Application
Links to Shooting Preserves, Dog Training, and Foxhound Training Regulations
Shooting Preserves and Foxhound Training Enclosures
Transportation and Holding of Live Native Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Exotic Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Exotic Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Exotic Wildlife Info
Transportation Permit Application
Individual Transportation Permit Online Application
Individual Transportation Permit Paper Application
Annual Transportation Permit Application
Link to Exotic Wildlife Regulations
Transportation and Holding of Live Native Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Native Wildlife Info
Link to KY Wildlife Rehabilitators
Captive Wildlife Permit Application
Transportation Permit Application
Individual Transportation Permit Online Application
Individual Transportation Permit Paper 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 Transportation of Captive Cervids
Regulations
301 KAR 2:083 Holding and intrastate transportation of captive cervids
302 KAR 20:066 Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Captive Cervids
General Information
How to Get a Captive Cervid Permit
Captive Cervid Permit Application
Captive Cervid Permit Transfer Application
Kentucky Department of Agriculture Requirements
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
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Meet the Deputy Commissioner
Benjy T. Kinman
Meet the Directors
Hank Patton, Law Enforcement Director
Brian V. Blank, Public Affairs Director
Ron Brooks, Fisheries Director
Keith A. Parker, Director of Engineering
Tim Slone, Information and Education Director
Darin K. Moore, Administrative Services Director
Dr. Karen Alexy Waldrop, Wildlife Director
Upcoming Commission Meeting Dates
District Commission Members
Purpose of the KDFWR Commission Board
District Commission Members Contact Information
Terry K. Teitloff - 1st District
C.F. "Frank" Williams - 2nd District
Stuart N. Ray - 3rd District
Dr. James R. Angel - 4th District
Jimmy Bevins - 5th District
Stephen M. Glenn - 6th District
Voncel Thacker - 7th District
Norman (Joe) Fryman - 8th District
Christopher Lee Godby - 9th District
Dr. James R. Rich - Commissioner Emeritus
Special Commission Permits
2012 Permits Awarded
Proposal Letter
Permit Application
Open Records Request Form
Salato Wildlife Education Center
What You'll See at Salato
Inside Exhibits
"Get on Board" Fisheries Exhibit
Eastern Forest Diorama
Frogs of Kentucky
Kentuckians Before Boone
Kentucky Record Fish
Living Bee Tree
Restored Species of Kentucky
Venomous Snakes of Kentucky
Warm Water Aquarium
Outside Exhibits
Bald Eagle
Bison
Black Bear
Bluegrass Prairie Exhibit
Budding Biologist Corner
Cove Forest
Dragonfly Marsh
Elk
Habitat Exhibits and Gardens
Backyard Habitat Viewing Area
Dragonfly Marsh
Oak Hickory Forest
Cove Forest
Bluegrass Prairie Exhibit
Wet Meadow
Oak Hickory Forest
Raptor Aviary and Weathering Area
The Living Stream
White Tailed Deer
"Wildcats"
Hiking Trails
Habitrek Trail
Habitrek Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Pea Ridge Loop Trail
Pea Ridge Loop Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Trail Closures
Accessibility
Hours, Fees, Directions, Parking and More...
Hours of Operation
Salato Center Exhibit Map
Admission Fees
Why is Salato no longer free?
Directions
Parking
Walk on the Wild Side - A Questing Adventure
Fishing Lakes
Picnic Shelters
Rules of Use
Reserve a Picnic Shelter Online
Hiking Trails
Habitrek Trail
Habitrek Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Pea Ridge Loop Trail
Pea Ridge Loop Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Trail Closures
Accessibility
For More Information or to Contact Us
Dr. James C. Salato (1917-1990)
Field Trips and Teacher Resources
Animal Tracks Audio Tour
Welcome
Funding
Volunteer Program
Captive Wildlife
Nature's Interconnectedness
Cold Water Aquarium
Warm Water Aquarium
Record Fish
Black Bear
Bison
Elk
Wildcat
Deer
Skunk
Backyard Habitat Area
Bald Eagle
Bees
Frogs and Toads
Venomous Snakes
Rattlesnake
Copperhead
Cottonmouth
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Eastern Kentucky Forest
Prairies
Trails
Native Grass
Eastern Deciduous Forest
Urban Forests
Watersheds
Wild Rivers
Living Stream
Dragonfly Marsh
Wet Meadows
Restored Species Sounds
What are your field trip options?
Walk on the Wild Side - A Questing Adventure
Hiking Trails
Habitrek Trail
Habitrek Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Pea Ridge Loop Trail
Pea Ridge Loop Trail Map
Trail Description
Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
Trail Closures
Accessibility
Outdoor Classroom
Self-Guided Tours
Interpretive Programs
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Hiking Trails
Habitrek Trail
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Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
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Are You the Average Hiker?
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education Center
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2013 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Seasons
2013-14 PROPOSED Hunting Season Dates
Kentucky's Sandhill Crane Hunting Season
Sandhill Crane Telecheck Results
2012 Sandhill Crane Draw Results & Post-Season Hunter Survey
Applying to Hunt Sandhill Cranes in Kentucky
Sandhill Crane Hunting Proposal
Sandhill Crane Hunting Proposal Q&A
Sandhill Crane Regulation Processes
Kentucky Afield Magazine Sandhill Crane Article
The Case for Hunting Sandhill Cranes - KDFWR News Release
Kentucky Duck Hunter Preferences for Duck Season Structure and Timing
Hunting in Kentucky
Hunting Seasons at a Glance
Elk Hunting
Elk in Kentucky - KY Afield TV Segment, Kentucky Elk History
Elk Hunt Drawing Information
Elk Hunting Season Dates
Elk Hunting Units
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Telechecking Your Elk
Transporting Your Elk
For the Table
Additional Information
10 Tips for Archery Elk Hunters - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
Elk Harvest Results
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Hunting
Deer Hunting
Deer Hunting Season Dates and Zones
Deer Hunting Zones Map
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Tele-Checking Your Deer
Butchering Your Deer
For the Table
Fall Turkey Hunting
Fall Turkey Seasons
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Hunter Education
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Tele-Checking Your Turkey
For the Table
Waterfowl Hunting
2012-2013 Waterfowl Guide
Kentucky Duck Hunter Preferences for Duck Season Structure and Timing
2012-13 Hunting Guide for Dove, Wood Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Snipe, and Crow
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit Survey
Manage Your Property for Waterfowl
Avian Influenza Information
Migratory Game Bird Permit
Waterfowl Hunting Activity for Ballard and Boatwright Wildlife Management Areas
January 25-29, 2012
January 18-22, 2012
January 11-12, 2012
January 4-8, 2012
December 28, 2011 - January 1, 2012
December 21-24, 2011
December 14-18, 2011
December 7-11, 2011
January 26-30, 2011
January 19-23, 2011
January 12-16, 2011
January 5-9, 2011
December 29, 2010 - January 2, 2011
December 22-26, 2010
December 15-19, 2010
December 8-12, 2010
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Predator Hunting
Hunting License
Seasons
Basics of Predator Hunting
Firearms
Where to Go
Concealment
Calls
Decoys
Setup
After the Shot
Dove Hunting
Basics of Dove Hunting
Dove Guide (regulations booklet)
Dove Hunting 101
Cleaning Doves for the Table (Gutless Method of Dressing)
Dove Recipes
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Hunter Education Requirement
Hunter Education Exemption Permit
Need a Place to Go? We have over 1.5 million acres of Public Hunting Lands
Basics of Hunting
Free Online Certificates to Commemorate Your Game Harvest
Commemorate Your Fish or Game with Free Online Certificates
Game Animals
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Seasons
Bear
Obtain Your Bear Permit Online
Summary of 2012 Bear Seasons
Bear Chase Area Map - Western Zone
Bear Chase Area Map - East and Central Zones
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Bear Harvest Results
Kentucky Bear Hunting: Frequently Asked Questions
Check Station Map - Google Interactive 2012 Black Bear Hunting Zone (click here for driving directions to check stations)
Deer
2011-2012 White-tailed Deer Report
Hunting in Kentucky
Hunting Seasons at a Glance
Elk Hunting
Elk in Kentucky - KY Afield TV Segment, Kentucky Elk History
Elk Hunt Drawing Information
Elk Hunting Season Dates
Elk Hunting Units
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Telechecking Your Elk
Transporting Your Elk
For the Table
Additional Information
10 Tips for Archery Elk Hunters - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
Elk Harvest Results
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Hunting
Deer Hunting
Deer Hunting Season Dates and Zones
Deer Hunting Zones Map
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Tele-Checking Your Deer
Butchering Your Deer
For the Table
Fall Turkey Hunting
Fall Turkey Seasons
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Hunter Education
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Tele-Checking Your Turkey
For the Table
Waterfowl Hunting
2012-2013 Waterfowl Guide
Kentucky Duck Hunter Preferences for Duck Season Structure and Timing
2012-13 Hunting Guide for Dove, Wood Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Snipe, and Crow
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit Survey
Manage Your Property for Waterfowl
Avian Influenza Information
Migratory Game Bird Permit
Waterfowl Hunting Activity for Ballard and Boatwright Wildlife Management Areas
January 25-29, 2012
January 18-22, 2012
January 11-12, 2012
January 4-8, 2012
December 28, 2011 - January 1, 2012
December 21-24, 2011
December 14-18, 2011
December 7-11, 2011
January 26-30, 2011
January 19-23, 2011
January 12-16, 2011
January 5-9, 2011
December 29, 2010 - January 2, 2011
December 22-26, 2010
December 15-19, 2010
December 8-12, 2010
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Predator Hunting
Hunting License
Seasons
Basics of Predator Hunting
Firearms
Where to Go
Concealment
Calls
Decoys
Setup
After the Shot
Dove Hunting
Basics of Dove Hunting
Dove Guide (regulations booklet)
Dove Hunting 101
Cleaning Doves for the Table (Gutless Method of Dressing)
Dove Recipes
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Hunter Education Requirement
Hunter Education Exemption Permit
Need a Place to Go? We have over 1.5 million acres of Public Hunting Lands
Basics of Hunting
Free Online Certificates to Commemorate Your Game Harvest
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Deer Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Total Deer Harvest Results
Deer Harvest Results by Region
Deer Harvest Results by Weapon
Deer Harvest Comparison by Year
Deer Harvest Comparison By Month
Deer Public Land Results
Trophy Deer for 2010
Deer Management Program
Do's and Don'ts During Deer Season
Manage Your Property for Deer
Recording and Tagging Requirements for Big Game
Telecheck County Codes
Tips for a Safe Modern Gun Deer Season
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Elk
2012 Elk Hunting Information
2012 Elk Lottery Results
2012 Elk Season Dates
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Hunting
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
2012 Elk Hunting Area Maps
2012-2013 Elk Hunting Units Maps
2011-12 Public Hunting Areas and Elk Hunting Units (EHU’s)
Game Maps
Wildlife Management Areas/Public Hunting Areas
Google Interactive Elk Hunting Unit Map
Interactive Aerial Imagery and Topography Maps of Kentucky's Hunting and Fishing Sites
Kentucky Afield TV Segments on Elk Hunting
Elk Tagging and Work Up
2008 Kentucky Elk Hunt
2010 Kentucky Elk Hunt
2011 Kentucky Elk Hunt
Kentucky Elk History
Elk Hunting 101
Kentucky Bull Elk Hunt
2007 Kentucky Elk Hunt
2009 Kentucky Elk Hunt
10 Tips for Archery Elk Hunters - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
Essentials of How to Hunt Elk in Kentucky - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
How to Quarter an Elk - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
Elk Management Unit's (EMU's)
Knott County EMU
Stoney Fork EMU
Elk Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Elk Harvest Results
Elk Public Land Results
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Turkey
2012 Spring Hunting Guide
2013 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Seasons
Hunting in Kentucky
Hunting Seasons at a Glance
Elk Hunting
Elk in Kentucky - KY Afield TV Segment, Kentucky Elk History
Elk Hunt Drawing Information
Elk Hunting Season Dates
Elk Hunting Units
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Telechecking Your Elk
Transporting Your Elk
For the Table
Additional Information
10 Tips for Archery Elk Hunters - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
Elk Harvest Results
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Hunting
Deer Hunting
Deer Hunting Season Dates and Zones
Deer Hunting Zones Map
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Tele-Checking Your Deer
Butchering Your Deer
For the Table
Fall Turkey Hunting
Fall Turkey Seasons
Licenses and Permits
Hunting Partners
Hunter Education
Equipment
Preparation
On the Hunt
After the Harvest
Tele-Checking Your Turkey
For the Table
Waterfowl Hunting
2012-2013 Waterfowl Guide
Kentucky Duck Hunter Preferences for Duck Season Structure and Timing
2012-13 Hunting Guide for Dove, Wood Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Snipe, and Crow
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit Survey
Manage Your Property for Waterfowl
Avian Influenza Information
Migratory Game Bird Permit
Waterfowl Hunting Activity for Ballard and Boatwright Wildlife Management Areas
January 25-29, 2012
January 18-22, 2012
January 11-12, 2012
January 4-8, 2012
December 28, 2011 - January 1, 2012
December 21-24, 2011
December 14-18, 2011
December 7-11, 2011
January 26-30, 2011
January 19-23, 2011
January 12-16, 2011
January 5-9, 2011
December 29, 2010 - January 2, 2011
December 22-26, 2010
December 15-19, 2010
December 8-12, 2010
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Predator Hunting
Hunting License
Seasons
Basics of Predator Hunting
Firearms
Where to Go
Concealment
Calls
Decoys
Setup
After the Shot
Dove Hunting
Basics of Dove Hunting
Dove Guide (regulations booklet)
Dove Hunting 101
Cleaning Doves for the Table (Gutless Method of Dressing)
Dove Recipes
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Hunter Education Requirement
Hunter Education Exemption Permit
Need a Place to Go? We have over 1.5 million acres of Public Hunting Lands
Basics of Hunting
Free Online Certificates to Commemorate Your Game Harvest
Manage Your Property for Turkey
Recording and Tagging Requirements for Big Game
Turkey Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Turkey Harvest Results
Turkey Harvest Results by Region
Turkey Public Land Results
Telecheck County Codes
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Small Game
2012 Spring Hunting Guide
2013 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Seasons
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Squirrel
Squirrel Hunter Cooperator Survey
Squirrel Hunting Survey Reports
2011-2012 Squirrel Hunter Cooperator Survey Report
Squirrel Hunter Cooperator Survey
2010-11 Squirrel Hunter Cooperator Survey Report
Previous Reports
2009-10 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
2007-08 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
2006-07 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
2005-06 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
2004-05 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
2003-04 Squirrel Hunting Survey Report
Rabbit
Rabbit Hunter Cooperator Survey
Rabbit Hunting Survey Reports
2011-12 Rabbit Hunting Survey Report
2007-08 Rabbit Hunting Report
2006-07 Rabbit Hunting Report
2003-04 Rabbit Hunting Survey Report
2004-05 Rabbit Hunting Survey Report
2005-06 Rabbit Hunting Survey Report
Quail
National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI)
The National Bobwhite Technical Committee (NBTC)
Quail Restoration Plan
Quail Hunter Cooperator Survey
Quail Hunting Survey Reports
2011-12 Quail Hunting Survey Report
Previous Reports
Quail Hunter Cooperator Survey
2007-08 Quail Hunting Report
2006-07 Quail Hunting Report
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
2011-12 Grouse Hunting Survey Report
2007-08 Grouse Hunting Report
2006-07 Grouse Hunting Report
2003-04 Grouse Hunting Survey Report
2004-05 Grouse Hunting Survey Report
2005-06 Grouse Hunting Survey Report
Hunting Survey Reports
2009-10 Hunting Survey Reports
Grouse
Squirrel
Rabbit
Quail
2008-09 Hunting Survey Reports
Rabbit
Squirrel
Grouse
2006-07 Hunting Survey Reports
Grouse
Quail
Rabbit
Squirrel
2007-08 Hunting Survey Reports
Grouse
Quail
Rabbit
Squirrel
Small Game Survey Results
Manage Your Property for Small Game
Hunters: We Need Your Help!
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Waterfowl & Other Migratory Birds
2012-2013 Waterfowl Guide
Sloughs WMA Waterfowl Hunter Survey Reporting
Kentucky Duck Hunter Preferences for Duck Season Structure and Timing
2012-13 Hunting Guide for Dove, Wood Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Snipe, and Crow
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit Survey
Manage Your Property for Waterfowl
Avian Influenza Information
Migratory Game Bird Permit
Waterfowl Hunting Activity for Ballard and Boatwright Wildlife Management Areas
January 25-29, 2012
January 18-22, 2012
January 11-12, 2012
January 4-8, 2012
December 28, 2011 - January 1, 2012
December 21-24, 2011
December 14-18, 2011
December 7-11, 2011
January 26-30, 2011
January 19-23, 2011
January 12-16, 2011
January 5-9, 2011
December 29, 2010 - January 2, 2011
December 22-26, 2010
December 15-19, 2010
December 8-12, 2010
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Furbearers and Trapping
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Trap Tag Identification Number Application
We Need Your Help - Bobcat Carcasses Needed!
Bobcat
Fur Buyers
Fur Trapper Lookup
Trapping Supply Sources
Kentucky Trapping Organizations
Kentucky Fur Takers
United Trappers of Kentucky
CITES Tag Request
Beginner Trapper Workshops
Upcoming Trapping Related Events
Publications and DVDs
Magazine Articles
What Happened to My Cat?
UTK Trapping Brochure
Trapping in the Commissioner's Newsletter
Telecheck Results for Bobcat and River Otter
Trapping Regulations
Trapping License Sales History
Seasons and Bag Limits
Deer
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Turkey
2013 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Seasons
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Furbearers and Trapping
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Small Game
2013 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Seasons
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Waterfowl and Other Migratory Birds
2012-13 Hunting Guide for Dove, Wood Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Snipe, and Crow
Licenses and Permits
Online Gift Certificate
Check the balance for an Online Gift Certificate
Purchase an Online Gift Certificate
Buy licenses and permits online
Available Licenses and Permits
License and Permit Fees
2012-2013 Resident License and Permit Fees
2012-2013 Non-Resident License and Permit Fees
2012-2013 Resident Commerical License Fees
2012-2013 Non-Resident Commercial License Fees
Senior/Disabled License
Reprint Your License
Wildlife Permits
Bobwhite Quail Shoot-to-Train Info
Bobwhite Quail Shoot-to-Train Application
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
Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Test Study Materials
Falconry and Raptor Propagation
Falconry and Raptor Propagation Info
Migratory Bird Acquistion and Disposition Reporting (Form 3-186A's)
Form 3-186A
Electronic Form 3-186A Reporting
Falconry Permit Application
Raptor Facilities and Equipment Inspection Form
Falconry and Raptor Propagation Regulations
Falconry Regulation Facts
State Falconry and Raptor Propagation Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations
Guidelines for Possessing Eagles for Falconry
Nonresidents Transporting and Taking Raptors
Nonresidents Transporting or Taking Raptors from Kentucky for Falconry Info
Nonresident Raptor Take Form
KY Falconry Take Location Report (for take of raptors by nonresidents and sharp-shinned hawks by residents)
KDFWR Law Enforcement Officers
Scientific and Educational Collecting
Scientific and Educational Collecting Permit Information
301 KAR 4070 Reg
Data Change Summary Sheet
Scientific or Educational Project Proposal Form
Scientific and Educational Permit Application
Link to Electronic Data Submission
Shooting Preserves, Dog Training Areas, and Foxhound Training Enclosures
Commercial Foxhound Training Enclosure Permit Application
Shooting Preserves and Dog Training Area Info
Shooting Preserves Permit Application
Dog Training Area Permit Application
Individual Transportation Permit Paper Application
Annual Transportation Permit Application
Captive Wildlife Permit Application
Links to Shooting Preserves, Dog Training, and Foxhound Training Regulations
Shooting Preserves and Foxhound Training Enclosures
Transportation and Holding of Live Native Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Exotic Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Exotic Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Exotic Wildlife Info
Transportation Permit Application
Individual Transportation Permit Online Application
Individual Transportation Permit Paper Application
Annual Transportation Permit Application
Link to Exotic Wildlife Regulations
Transportation and Holding of Live Native Wildlife
Transportation and Holding of Live Native Wildlife Info
Link to KY Wildlife Rehabilitators
Captive Wildlife Permit Application
Transportation Permit Application
Individual Transportation Permit Online Application
Individual Transportation Permit Paper 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 Transportation of Captive Cervids
Regulations
301 KAR 2:083 Holding and intrastate transportation of captive cervids
302 KAR 20:066 Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Captive Cervids
General Information
How to Get a Captive Cervid Permit
Captive Cervid Permit Application
Captive Cervid Permit Transfer Application
Kentucky Department of Agriculture Requirements
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit
Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit Survey
CITES Tag Request
Disability License Exemption Information
Who Doesn't Need a License?
Lost Your License?
Reprint Your License or Permit
Get a Replacement
License/Permit FAQ
Commercial License Application Form
Commercial Guide License Application
Commercial Guide Application Instructions
Commercial Guide License Application Form
Application for Commercial Waterfowl Shooting Area Permit
WMA User Permit Application
Where Can I Buy My License or Permit?
Local License Agents
On Line
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Hunting Method Exemptions
Telecheck
Online Telecheck
Online Telecheck - Mobile Version
Telecheck Review
Harvest Results
Sandhill Crane Harvest Results
Bear Harvest Results
Bobcat Harvest Results
Deer Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Total Deer Harvest Results
Deer Harvest Results by Region
Deer Harvest Results by Weapon
Deer Harvest Comparison by Year
Deer Harvest Comparison By Month
Deer Public Land Results
Elk Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Elk Harvest Results
Elk Public Land Results
River Otter Harvest Results
Turkey Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Turkey Harvest Results
Turkey Harvest Results by Region
Turkey Public Land Results
Harvest Maps
Guides and Publications
2012-2013 Waterfowl Guide
2011-2012 Waterfowl Guide
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Access Structure and Private Boat Docks
A Guide for Construction on KDFWR Lakes and Land Buffer Areas
301 KAR 1:016 Use of land and waters on lakes owned or controlled by the department
Private Boat Dock Application
Shoreline Use Permit Application
Lake Malone Vertical Survey Control Monuments
Lake Malone Monuments
Lake Malone Monuments
LM1 Data Sheet
LM2 Data Sheet
LM3 Data Sheet
LM4 Data Sheet
LM5 Data Sheet
LM6 Data Sheet
LM7 Data Sheet
LM8 Data Sheet
LM9 Data Sheet
LM10 Data Sheet
LM11 Data Sheet
LM12 Data Sheet
LM13 Data Sheet
LM14 Data Sheet
LM15 Data Sheet
Lake Malone Vertical Control Monument Project
2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide
Introduction
Fishing Regulations
General Information
Trout Waters
Trophy Fish
Boating and Index
Entire 2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide in PDF Format
2012-13 Hunting Guide for Dove, Wood Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Snipe, and Crow
A Guide to Wildlife Management Areas in Kentucky
Basic Fishing Booklet
Basic Hunting Booklet
Kentucky Snakes
Kentucky's Threatened and Endangered Species
Sunrise/Sunset Reference for Hunting Hours
Quota Hunts
2012 Quota Hunt Information
Apply for KDFWR 2012 Quota Hunts Online
Apply for Bear Quota Hunt with Dogs
2012 Blue Grass Army Depot Quota Hunt Info
2012-2013 Bluegrass Army Depot Hunt Application Information
2012 Hunt Fact Sheet
How to Pre-Register for the Hunt
How to Register for the Hunt
Quota Hunt Drawing Results
Quota Hunt Preference Point Lookup
Hunter Education
Hunter Education Course Schedule
Hunter Education Exemption Permit
One-Year Hunter Education Requirements Exemption Permit
Reprint Hunter Education Exemption Permit
Replacement Hunter Education Cards
Reprint Hunter Education Card Online - FREE!
Basic Hunting Booklet
Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor
Volunteer Instructor Courses
Hunter Education Instructor Contact Information
Exceptions
Bow Hunter Education Courses
Form for Alternative Hunter Education Class
Take the Course via Videotape
Take the Classroom Portion Via the Internet
Version 3.0 Hunter Education CD Repair
Hunting Reports and Surveys
2012-13 Periodic Waterfowl Surveys
Waterfowl Ground Counts, January 13-19, 2013
Periodic Waterfowl Inventory, January 7, 2013
Waterfowl Ground Counts, January 7-12, 2013
Waterfowl Ground Counts, December 30, 2012 - January 5, 2013
Waterfowl Ground Counts, December 22-29, 2012
Waterfowl Ground Counts, December 15-21, 2012
Waterfowl Ground Counts December 8-14, 2012
Waterfowl Ground Counts, Nov. 26-30, 2012
Waterfowl Ground Counts, Nov. 16-19, 2012
2012-13 Ballard/Boatwright Weekly Waterfowl Hunting Activities
January 23-27, 2013
January 16-20, 2013
December 26-30, 2012
December 19-23, 2012
December 12-16, 2012
December 5-9, 2012
2011-12 Periodic Waterfowl Surveys
February 13, 2012
January 30, 2012
January 18, 2012
January 3, 2012
December 19, 2011
December 8, 2011
November 23, 2011
2010-11 Periodic Waterfowl Surveys
February 14, 2011
February 3, 2011
January 18, 2011
January 4, 2011
December 14-15, 2010
November 29-30, 2010
Waterfowl Hunting Activity for Ballard and Boatwright Wildlife Management Areas
January 25-29, 2012
January 18-22, 2012
January 11-12, 2012
January 4-8, 2012
December 28, 2011 - January 1, 2012
December 21-24, 2011
December 14-18, 2011
December 7-11, 2011
January 26-30, 2011
January 19-23, 2011
January 12-16, 2011
January 5-9, 2011
December 29, 2010 - January 2, 2011
December 22-26, 2010
December 15-19, 2010
December 8-12, 2010
2009-10 Periodic Waterfowl Surveys
February 22, 2010
February 8, 2010
January 25, 2010
January 4, 2010
December 21
November 30
November 24 (partial)
Eastern Kentucky Waterfowl Survey Route
Central Kentucky Waterfowl Survey Route
Telecheck
Online Telecheck
Online Telecheck - Mobile Version
Telecheck Review
Harvest Results
Sandhill Crane Harvest Results
Bear Harvest Results
Bobcat Harvest Results
Deer Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Total Deer Harvest Results
Deer Harvest Results by Region
Deer Harvest Results by Weapon
Deer Harvest Comparison by Year
Deer Harvest Comparison By Month
Deer Public Land Results
Elk Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Elk Harvest Results
Elk Public Land Results
River Otter Harvest Results
Turkey Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Turkey Harvest Results
Turkey Harvest Results by Region
Turkey Public Land Results
Harvest Maps
Public Lands
Elk
2012 Elk Hunting Information
2012 Elk Lottery Results
2012 Elk Season Dates
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Hunting
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
2012 Elk Hunting Area Maps
2012-2013 Elk Hunting Units Maps
2011-12 Public Hunting Areas and Elk Hunting Units (EHU’s)
Game Maps
Wildlife Management Areas/Public Hunting Areas
Google Interactive Elk Hunting Unit Map
Interactive Aerial Imagery and Topography Maps of Kentucky's Hunting and Fishing Sites
Kentucky Afield TV Segments on Elk Hunting
Elk Tagging and Work Up
2008 Kentucky Elk Hunt
2010 Kentucky Elk Hunt
2011 Kentucky Elk Hunt
Kentucky Elk History
Elk Hunting 101
Kentucky Bull Elk Hunt
2007 Kentucky Elk Hunt
2009 Kentucky Elk Hunt
10 Tips for Archery Elk Hunters - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
Essentials of How to Hunt Elk in Kentucky - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
How to Quarter an Elk - Kentucky Afield Magazine Article
Elk Management Unit's (EMU's)
Knott County EMU
Stoney Fork EMU
Elk Harvest Results
Telecheck Review
Elk Harvest Results
Elk Public Land Results
Buy Your Licenses and Permits On-Line
Quota Hunts
2012 Quota Hunt Information
Apply for KDFWR 2012 Quota Hunts Online
Apply for Bear Quota Hunt with Dogs
2012 Blue Grass Army Depot Quota Hunt Info
2012-2013 Bluegrass Army Depot Hunt Application Information
2012 Hunt Fact Sheet
How to Pre-Register for the Hunt
How to Register for the Hunt
Quota Hunt Drawing Results
Quota Hunt Preference Point Lookup
Wildlife Management Areas
Mobility Impaired Access Permit
A Guide to Wildlife Management Areas in Kentucky
Quota Hunts
2012 Quota Hunt Information
Apply for KDFWR 2012 Quota Hunts Online
Apply for Bear Quota Hunt with Dogs
2012 Blue Grass Army Depot Quota Hunt Info
2012-2013 Bluegrass Army Depot Hunt Application Information
2012 Hunt Fact Sheet
How to Pre-Register for the Hunt
How to Register for the Hunt
Quota Hunt Drawing Results
Quota Hunt Preference Point Lookup
Contact Information
Hunters for the Hungry
Licenses and Permits
Online Gift Certificate
Check the balance for an Online Gift Certificate
Purchase an Online Gift Certificate
Buy licenses and permits online
Available Licenses and Permits
License and Permit Fees
2012-2013 Resident License and Permit Fees
2012-2013 Non-Resident License and Permit Fees
2012-2013 Resident Commerical License Fees
2012-2013 Non-Resident Commercial License Fees
Senior/Disabled License
Reprint Your License
Wildlife Permits
Bobwhite Quail Shoot-to-Train Info
Bobwhite Quail Shoot-to-Train Application
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
Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Test Study Materials
Falconry and Raptor Propagation
Falconry and Raptor Propagation Info
Migratory Bird Acquistion and Disposition Reporting (Form 3-186A's)
Form 3-186A
Electronic Form 3-186A Reporting
Falconry Permit Application
Raptor Facilities and Equipment Inspection Form
Falconry and Raptor Propagation Regulations
Falconry Regulation Facts
State Falconry and Raptor Propagation Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations
Guidelines for Possessing Eagles for Falconry
Nonresidents Transporting and Taking Raptors
Nonresidents Transporting or Taking Raptors from Kentucky for Falconry Info
Nonresident Raptor Take Form
KY Falconry Take Location Report (for take of raptors by nonresidents and sharp-shinned hawks by residents)
KDFWR Law Enforcement Officers
Scientific and Educational Collecting
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301 KAR 4070 Reg
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Info
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Rehabilitator Annual Report Form
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301 KAR 2:083 Holding and intrastate transportation of captive cervids
302 KAR 20:066 Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Captive Cervids
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How to Get a Captive Cervid Permit
Captive Cervid Permit Application
Captive Cervid Permit Transfer Application
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Introduction
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"Kentucky Tuna"
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2012 Trout Streams Classification
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Kentucky Duck Hunter Preferences for Duck Season Structure and Timing
Otter Creek Survey, Final Report
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2011 Deer Survey Report
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Environmental Engineering Consultant
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Conservation Educator I
Environmental Biologist Specialist
Administrative Specialist III
Law Enforcement Division Director
Wildlife Biologist II
Fish and Wildlife Telecommunicator I
Maintenance Branch Manager
Fish and Wildlife Technician III
Fisheries Biologist II
Wildlife Biologist IV
Fish and Wildlife Technician II - Ballard County
Fish and Wildlife Technician II - Franklin County
Conservation Officer Recruit (various counties)
Conservation Education Program Leader I
Fish and Wildlife Technician Supervisor
Internal Policy Analyst I
Wildlife Program Coordinator
Internal Policy Analyst III
Wildlife Biologist I
Programmer/Analyst I
Wildlife Biologist IV
Fish and Wildlife Technician I
Conservation Education Program Leader I - Barren County
Conservation Education Program Leader I
Fish and Wildlife Education Administrator
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Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Maintenance Worker II
Fish and Wildlife Telecommunicator I
Human Resources Branch Manager
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Conservation Education Program Leader I
Fish and Wildlife Information Specialist I
Systems Engineer IT
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Fish and Wildlife Technician II
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Fish and Wildlife Technician I
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Fish and Wildlife Technician I
Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
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081 Transportation and Holding of Native Wildlife
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2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
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2013 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Seasons
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
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2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
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2013 Spring Turkey and Squirrel Seasons
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
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Fallen Officer Memorial
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Douglas W. Bryant
John C. Martin
Denver Tabor
Law Enforcement Officers County Assignments
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Title 301 Tourism Development Cabinet Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 150 Fish and Wildlife Resources
Chapter 235 Boats and Boating
Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
Regulations for Transportation and Holding of Wildlife
081 Transportation and Holding of Native Wildlife
082 Transportation and Holding of Exotic Wildlife
083 Transportation and Holding of Captive Cervids
Career in Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Strategic Plan
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2011-2012 Waterfowl Guide
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide
Introduction
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Trophy Fish
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Entire 2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide in PDF Format
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Meet the Deputy Commissioner
Benjy T. Kinman
Meet the Directors
Hank Patton, Law Enforcement Director
Brian V. Blank, Public Affairs Director
Ron Brooks, Fisheries Director
Keith A. Parker, Director of Engineering
Tim Slone, Information and Education Director
Darin K. Moore, Administrative Services Director
Dr. Karen Alexy Waldrop, Wildlife Director
Upcoming Commission Meeting Dates
District Commission Members
Purpose of the KDFWR Commission Board
District Commission Members Contact Information
Terry K. Teitloff - 1st District
C.F. "Frank" Williams - 2nd District
Stuart N. Ray - 3rd District
Dr. James R. Angel - 4th District
Jimmy Bevins - 5th District
Stephen M. Glenn - 6th District
Voncel Thacker - 7th District
Norman (Joe) Fryman - 8th District
Christopher Lee Godby - 9th District
Dr. James R. Rich - Commissioner Emeritus
Special Commission Permits
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Proposal Letter
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Open Records Request Form
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Careers with the Department
Career Brochure
Current Job Openings
Maintenance Superintendent I
Fisheries Biologist II
Conservation Educator I
Conservation Officer Recruit
Administrative Specialist I
Carpenter I
Internal Policy Analyst III
Conservation Educator I
Fisheries Research Biologist
Programmer/Analyst I
Environmental Engineering Consultant
Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Conservation Educator I
Environmental Biologist Specialist
Administrative Specialist III
Law Enforcement Division Director
Wildlife Biologist II
Fish and Wildlife Telecommunicator I
Maintenance Branch Manager
Fish and Wildlife Technician III
Fisheries Biologist II
Wildlife Biologist IV
Fish and Wildlife Technician II - Ballard County
Fish and Wildlife Technician II - Franklin County
Conservation Officer Recruit (various counties)
Conservation Education Program Leader I
Fish and Wildlife Technician Supervisor
Internal Policy Analyst I
Wildlife Program Coordinator
Internal Policy Analyst III
Wildlife Biologist I
Programmer/Analyst I
Wildlife Biologist IV
Fish and Wildlife Technician I
Conservation Education Program Leader I - Barren County
Conservation Education Program Leader I
Fish and Wildlife Education Administrator
Fisheries Program Coordinator
Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Maintenance Worker II
Fish and Wildlife Telecommunicator I
Human Resources Branch Manager
Wildlife Biologist I
Conservation Education Program Leader I
Fish and Wildlife Information Specialist I
Systems Engineer IT
Wildlife Biologist IV
Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Wildlife Program Coordinator
Administrative Branch Manager, Licensing
Administrative Branch Manager, Purchasing
Administrative Branch Manager
Fish and Wildlife Technician I
Fish and Wildlife Information Specialist II
Environmental Biologist Specialist
Environmental Biologist Specialist
Internal Policy Analyst III
Fish and Wildlife Technician I
Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
Fish and Wildlife Telecommunicator I
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KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2011
2012-2013 Waterfowl Guide
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2010
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2008
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2009
2012-13 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide
Introduction
Fishing Regulations
General Information
Trout Waters
Trophy Fish
Boating and Index
Entire 2013-14 Fishing and Boating Guide in PDF Format
2012 Trout Streams Classification
A Guide to Wildlife Management Areas in Kentucky
Barn Owl Nest Box Plans
Basic Fishing Booklet
Basic Hunting Booklet
Fish ID Booklet
Fun with Fish and Wildlife Activity Book
KDFWR Annual Research Highlights 2007
Foreword, Table of Contents, Section I: Research Summaries. Pages 1-24
Big Game, Migratory Bird Program, Small Game, Turkey. Pages 25-38
Wildlife Diversity, Bats, Birds, Mollusks. Pages 39-51
Exotic Species Control. Pages 52-55
Fisheries Projects. Pages 56-81
Habitat Restoration and Wildlife Damage. Pages 82-91
Project Contact List. Page 92
Kentucky Snakes
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Kentucky's Threatened and Endangered Species
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Be Bear Aware - Watch this commercial to learn more about bears
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