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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed regulation changes at its quarterly meeting on Sept. 19

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to recommend amendments to several hunting, fishing, boating and wildlife regulations and conducted other business in a Sept. 19, 2025, regular meeting as presented in the detailed agenda of the meeting.

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Watch Video - Low-Head Dams:<br/>Dangerous, Outdated, Damaging

Low-Head Dams:
Dangerous, Outdated, Damaging

Watch Video - Kentucky Afield TV - Sept. 27, 2025

Kentucky Afield TV - Sept. 27, 2025

Watch Video - Squeal on Wild Pigs in Kentucky

Squeal on Wild Pigs in Kentucky

EVENTS

Salato--Turtle Talk Tuesday
Franklin County - 10/07/2025
Salato--Wild Encounter
Franklin County - 10/03/2025
Salato--Help the Hellbender
Franklin County - 09/30/2025
Salato—Snake Savvy Program
Franklin County - 09/30/2025
Salato--Bear Blood Draw Talk
Franklin County - 10/01/2025
Salato--Owl Encounter
Franklin County - 10/01/2025
Salato--Monarch Talk
Franklin County - 10/02/2025
Salato--Leave the Leaves!
Franklin County - 10/02/2025
Salato—Fangs Out Friday!
Franklin County - 10/03/2025
Salato—Nocturnal Species Talk “Creatures of the Night”
Franklin County - 10/04/2025
Salato--Gnarly Natives: Plants Critters to Watch Out For
Franklin County - 10/04/2025
Salato—Squirrels of Kentucky
Franklin County - 10/07/2025

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