Kentucky Fish and Wildlife welcomes game warden recruit class

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2025) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Division welcomed Class 29 of game warden recruits on Aug. 18, 2025, as they began their training for a career with the agency.

The class includes 14 recruits who are starting their training to become game wardens. Upon graduation, they will be assigned to districts across the state. It is the largest recruit class in more than 10 years. Class 30, which is scheduled to start Sept. 22, will welcome 16 new recruits.

The recruits will complete six weeks of intensive, division-led training designed to prepare them for the next stage of their law enforcement careers. They will then attend the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in Richmond to continue developing the skills necessary to protect Kentucky’s wildlife and natural resources. Afterwards, they will return for 10 additional weeks of Fish and Wildlife Academy training.

Game wardens serve a critical role in safeguarding the Commonwealth’s outdoor heritage, ensuring compliance with conservation laws, and supporting public safety across Kentucky’s waterways, forests and fields.

“These individuals represent the largest group of recruits in over a decade to attend the game warden recruit academy,” said Lieutenant Bryan Hill, training coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement. “These men and women represent the future of our Law Enforcement Division. Their commitment to service is a powerful reminder of the honor, integrity, personal courage and selfless service embodied daily by Kentucky game wardens.”

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is committed to training professional, dedicated wardens who will serve with integrity and protect Kentucky’s natural resources for future generations.

Information about a career as a Kentucky game warden is available on the department’s website (fw.ky.gov) on the Career in Law Enforcement webpage.​