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Why Kentucky Afield magazine? Easy. Consider it your waypoint to a better experience in Kentucky’s great outdoors.
Kentucky Afield offers the kind of hunting and fishing advice that you can use to have a better day in the field. We keep you up to date with conservation and the latest news from the field. We highlight public areas to explore. Open our annual calendar issue, and you’ll see hunting seasons at a glance, outstanding wildlife photography, know when to look for celestial events and more.
We publish Kentucky Afield once every season, in spring, summer, fall and winter. The bonus calendar issue is mailed to subscribers in December. Be sure to subscribe by Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) to receive the calendar for the following year.
Need a gift for the outdoors enthusiast who already has everything? Give them a Kentucky Afield subscription. Heck, even people hunting and fishing for the first time enjoy Kentucky Afield for its clear writing and expert advice.
Subscribe to Kentucky Afield for just $10 a year, or $18 for two years. Annual subscriptions include four issues plus the calendar. Subscriptions are limited to the United States. Subscribe online today.
Kentucky Afield Magazine is the official publication of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Kentucky Afield brings you the best in hunting and fishing in the state. You get 4 issues a year plus a bonus calendar featuring outstanding wildlife photography. The calendar, published in December, is packed with tips and information about Kentucky's outdoors. Kentucky Afield makes an ideal Christmas or birthday gift for the outdoors enthusiast on your list. The best of Kentucky's outdoors only costs you $10 a year, or $18 for two years.
There are two ways to subscribe to Kentucky Afield Magazine or renew your subscription:
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