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Kentucky spring 2026 turkey harvest sets record

Hunters harvested a record 36,439 turkeys during the 2026 spring hunting season in Kentucky, smashing the 10-year average of 30,847.

Wildlife officials attribute the high harvest to a variety of factors, including more turkeys on the landscape this year, more hunters in the woods and weather conducive for hunting.

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Salato—Kentucky Habitat Program
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Salato—Kentucky Habitat Program
Franklin County - 05/22/2026
Salato—Turtle Feeding: “Snapper Snacks”
Franklin County - 05/23/2026
Hook and Cook - Georgetown
Scott County - 05/19/2026, 05/20/2026
Salato--Bobcat Chat
Franklin County - 05/19/2026
Trout Fishing Webinar and Fishing Trip
Russell County - 05/20/2026
Salato--Raptor Program
Franklin County - 05/20/2026
Salato—Be Kind to Bees Talk "World Bee Day"
Franklin County - 05/20/2026
Salato--Bear Training
Franklin County - 05/21/2026
Salato--Bobcat Talk
Franklin County - 05/21/2026
Salato--Bison Feeding
Franklin County - 05/22/2026
Salato--Turtle Pool Party
Franklin County - 05/23/2026
Salato--Deer Feeding
Franklin County - 05/26/2026

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