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Come visit the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Booth and check out the new look and added attractions. As always, you will be able to purchase your hunting and fishing license, test your shooting skills at the Crosman air rifle range, complete the range day portion of your Hunter Education Certification, join Kentucky Wild, and so much more!
Booth Location: Booth B317, South Wing (Main Street) of Kentucky Expo Center
Hours: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Eastern) with extended hours to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Closes Sunday, Aug. 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Attractions at our booth every day of the Fair
Schedule for our themed attractions
Buy your fishing or hunting license.
Help us keep KENTUCKY WILD - learn more & join.
Shoot targets at our indoor air rifle range.
Get your questions answered by a Conservation Officer, Biologist, or other staff regarding fish, wildlife, or boating.
Check out Law Enforcements' new "Operation Game Theft." See wildlife that has been poached and illegally taken.
Spin our prize wheel for a chance to win some gear.
See how many fish you can identify at our fish display!
Want more Wildlife? Stop at the KYFWR Booth and talk to a biologist about ways to improve your property for Wildlife!
More info at State Fair Website. Range Day is FREE, but you must pay admission for the fair and parking to enter.
Come anytime during the day you registered for.
The range portion will take approximately 30-45 minutes.
Kentucky Dept. Fish & Wildlife Booth- 2023 Weekly Event Schedule -
DATE
THEME DAY & ACTIVITY
TIMES
THURSDAY,AUGUST 17
FRIDAY,AUGUST 18
Salato DayMeet live wildlife (turtles, owls, snakes and more!)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hunter Education Range DayComplete a Hunter Education Course by taking Ranger Day during the State Fair. For Details, check out our Hunter Education page.
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY,AUGUST 19
Farm Day - Do you have Farm PONDering questions?Talk to Fisheries and Wildlife Private Lands Biologists and be informed of fish management and vegetation control! Learn about available resources, receive handouts and farm pond booklets, get fish suppliers list, and find out the services our Private Lands Biologists provide.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hunter Education Range Day
SUNDAY,AUGUST 20
Military Appreciation DayKYVA: Medal of Honor Recipient Don J. Jenkins
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MONDAY,AUGUST 21
Get Hooked on Fishing – FINs DayLearn about the FINs program that provides anglers with quality fishing opportunities close to home.
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TUESDAY,AUGUST 22
THE HUNT STARTS HERELearn about Kentucky’s Elk History and Elk Hunt Drawing, then enter your application at the booth!
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 23
Meet a Conservation Officer & K9 Officers DayMeet our Conservation Officers and discover what it means to be part of the Fish and Wildlife family by becoming a Conservation Officer.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
THURSDAY,AUGUST 24
KY Wild Day - Feathers and FiltersLearn about the importance of freshwater mussels to Kentucky’s waterways and what you can do to help birds in your very own backyard!
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMMussel filtration
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMAvian Biologists
FRIDAY,AUGUST 26
NATURE’S TOOLBOX – PRESCRIBED BURN DAYTalk to Wildlife Private Lands Biologists and be informed of fish management and vegetation control!
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY,AUGUST 26
Hook & Cook on the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM