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Waterfowl hunting blind drawing dates set for four wildlife management areas

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has scheduled dates for public drawings to select season-long waterfowl hunting blind sites at four wildlife management areas (WMAs) this fall. Available sites include locations at Doug Travis, Lake Barkley, Green River Lake and Barren River Lake WMAs. Each area has numerous sites available, and multiple hunters can be selected for each location.

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Salato—Lizard Talk
Franklin County - 08/14/2026
Salato--Deer Hunting 101
Franklin County - 08/14/2026
Salato—Be Kind to Bees Talk "World Honey Bee Day"
Franklin County - 08/15/2026
Salato--Squirrel Hunting 101
Franklin County - 08/15/2026
Salato--Turtle Tactics
Franklin County - 08/18/2026
Field to Fork: Outdoor Cooking
Nelson County - 08/19/2026
Salato--Growing Up Wild
Franklin County - 08/19/2026
Salato--Bear Enrichment
Franklin County - 08/19/2026
Salato--Mammal Survival School
Franklin County - 08/20/2026
Salato--Leaving the Nest
Franklin County - 08/20/2026
Salato—Salato Day at the Kentucky State Fair
Jefferson County - 08/21/2026

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