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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: 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. 28 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.
2022 Schedule at theKentucky Fish and Wildlife Booth
THEME
DATE
THEME DAY & ACTIVITY
TIME & LOCATION
OPENING DAY
Thursday, Aug. 18
Friday, August 19
Hunter Education Range Day
Friday, Aug 19
Complete a Hunter Education Course by taking Ranger Day during the State Fair. For Details, check out our Hunter Education page.
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Booth
FINS Friday - Good Fishing Close to Home
Friday, Aug. 19
Fishing in Neighborhoods program from Dane Balsman, Fisheries Program Coordinator. Find fishing opportunities close to home in one of our 45 FINs Lakes found statewide.
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Booth
Saturday, August 20
Saturday, Aug. 20
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Booth
Farm Day - PONDering Questions?
Saturday, Aug. 20
Come visit us at the KY Fish and Wildlife Booth for "Farm Day." Do you have Farm PONDering questions?
Talk to a Fisheries and Wildlife Private Lands Biologist
Be informed of Fish management and vegetation control
Learn about available resources, handouts and farm pond booklets
Get Fish suppliers list
Find out about the services our Private Lands Biologists can provide
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Booth
Sunday, August 21
Sunday, Aug. 21
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Booth
Thursday, August 25
ESPN Louisville RadioRemote
Thursday, Aug. 25
DREW DEENER SHOW: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.On Air - Interview with KY Afield Host Chad Miles
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Booth
KY Afield Meet and Greet
Thursday, Aug. 25
KY Afield Crew
10:00 a.m. to NoonBooth
Salato Day! See live wildlife (turtles, owls, snakes and more!)
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Booth
Friday, August 26
Friday, Aug. 26
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Booth
Hunter Education Range Day
Friday, Aug. 26
Complete a Hunter Education Course by taking Ranger Day during the State Fair. For Details, check out our Hunter Education page.
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Booth
Saturday, August 27
Hunter Education Range Day
Saturday, Aug. 27
Kentucky Wild Day
Saturday, Aug. 27
"Ask a Biologist" - Kentucky Wild at the State Fair!Do you have questions about the work we do for Kentucky's most at-risk species? Be sure to stop by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife booth located on Main Street in the South Wing of the Expo Center. Between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., you can meet some of the biologists with the Kentucky Wild Team, and learn more about this year's field projects and Kentucky Wild Member events.Be sure to check out the membership incentives we have for folks that join Kentucky Wild at the Fair. There will be fun activities for kids and a special gift for each Kentucky Wild member.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Booth
LAST DAY
Sunday, Aug. 28