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Interstate wildlife investigation results in conviction and penalties

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Division has concluded the Kentucky portion of an investigation of a Tennessee man charged with poaching and other violations in Kentucky.

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Watch Video - 2025 KDFWR Accomplishments

2025 KDFWR Accomplishments

Watch Video - Kentucky Afield TV - Feb. 21, 2026

Kentucky Afield TV - Feb. 21, 2026

Watch Video - Report Wild Pigs, Don't Shoot!

Report Wild Pigs, Don't Shoot!

EVENTS

Field to Fork: Preserving Wild
Anderson County - 03/04/2026
Field to Fork: Preserving Wild
Bullitt County - 03/04/2026
Field to Fork: Preserving Wild
Hardin County - 03/04/2026
Field to Fork: Preserving Wild
LaRue County - 03/04/2026
Field to Fork: Preserving Wild
Marion County - 03/04/2026
Field to Fork: Preserving Wild
Nelson County - 03/04/2026

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