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2023-24 Fall Hunting and Trapping Guide

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New Public Archery Range in Frankfort

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Fall Fishing Festival

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Fall Fishing Festival - Bass Fishing Improving on Kentucky Lake

This is the first installment of the “Fall Fishing Festival” series of articles, detailing productive fishing techniques and opportunities across Kentucky. Kentucky Afield Magazine Associate Editor Lee McClellan highlights the many fishing opportunities around several waterbodies around the state. These articles will appear regularly until mid-winter.

Find this installment and others from previous years on the Fall Fishing Festival page.

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VIDEOS

Watch Video - Shooting Range Etiquette

Shooting Range Etiquette

Watch Video - Kentucky Afield TV - Sept. 30, 2023

Kentucky Afield TV - Sept. 30, 2023

Watch Video - How to Setup a Lock-On Stand Safely

How to Setup a Lock-On Stand Safely

EVENTS

Salato—Bat Talk
Franklin County - 10/03/2023
Salato--Bald Eagle Talk
Franklin County - 10/04/2023
Salato--Owls
Franklin County - 10/05/2023
Salato--Fall Habitat Program
Franklin County - 10/06/2023
Salato--Raptor Enrichment "Fearless Falcons"
Franklin County - 10/07/2023
Salato--Bison Feeding
Franklin County - 10/10/2023
Salato--Bison Feeding
Franklin County - 10/10/2023

Full Calendar

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