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East Fork of Indian Creek – Trout Stocking Canceled
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Anderson Co. Community Park Lake Closed
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Federal authorities have confirmed the presence of avian flu in waterfowl in Jefferson County, the first time the virus has been detected in wild birds in Kentucky since May. For more information and suggested precautions, visit our Avian Influenza page.
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National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament starts March 12
Aquarium moss balls could contain invasive zebra mussels
Keeping bird feeders clean reduces risk of salmonella outbreaks
Web series teaching turkey hunting basics debuts March 4
Salato Wildlife Education Center reopens March 16
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting March 5
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hiring conservation officers
Deer season yields a top-five harvest total
Farmers can earn $10,000 in Cooperative Dove Field Program
West Kentucky WMA open deer hunt procedures changed
Christmas for the Fishes creates habitat
Additional fishing access opens at Taylorsville Lake WMA
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting April 1
New Wildlife Management Area opens in Lee, Estill counties
New state record saugeye caught
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Spring Wild Turkey Season
Prohibited invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium moss balls
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New boat ramp brings tourism, outdoor recreation to West Louisville
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Test drive a fishing license during free fishing weekend
Kentuckians encouraged to report sick, dead birds to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
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Commission nomination meeting set for July 12 in Barren County
Five Locations to Receive Life Jacket Loaner Stations
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife provides update about bird illness investigation
Search underway for missing Lake Barkley boater
Recovery made in search for missing Lake Barkley boater
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conservation officers investigating Lake Malone boating fatality
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conservation officers investigating Kentucky Lake boating fatality
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conservation officers investigating death on Barren River
Conservation officers investigating apparent drowning at Kentucky Lake
Conservation officers respond after storm capsizes one houseboat, swamps another at Lake Cumberland
Public workshop planned to discuss potential dam removal
Unexplained bird illness update
Farmers Can Make Money From Crop Fields Already Harvested
Dates Set for Annual Waterfowl Blind Drawings
Update about ongoing bird illness investigation
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Begins Three Stream Improvement Projects in Boone County
Salato Wildlife Education Center closing temporarily starting Aug. 26
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold meeting Sept. 3
Lake renewal planned for Owensboro park
September is quota hunt application month
Kentucky activates Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan following Tennessee detection
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting Sept. 10
Monarch Butterfly Tagged in Kentucky Found in Mexico
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting Sept. 15
Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Takes Action to Protect Kentucky’s Deer and Elk Herds from CWD
Commission proposes regulation amendments for CWD Surveillance Zone
Deer hunters in five western Kentucky counties must use check stations during gun seasons
Prescribed Burns Planned on Portions of Taylorsville Lake, John A. Kleber WMAs
CWD testing update
Louisville-based Outdoors Company Names New Crayfish Species
Northern Kentucky’s Barth Lake Added to FINs program
Kentucky’s Modern Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 13
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold quarterly meeting Dec. 3
UPDATE: CWD Check Stations Closed Until Further Notice
CWD Check Stations in western Kentucky are now voluntary Deer Sample Collection Stations
Recycle a natural Christmas tree by donating it to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting Jan. 14
Kentucky Wildlife Officials Monitoring for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Conservation Officers Investigating Bull Elk’s Death in Letcher County
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting Feb. 18
Road Gates for Salt River Public Access Reopen
Avian influenza detected in Ballard County waterfowl
'Spring Fishing Frenzy' series returns for 2022
Conservation Officer Arrests Two on Green River Lake Wildlife Management Area
Conservation Officers Search for Missing Boater
Salato Wildlife Education Center Reopens March 15
Public Forum Concerning Laurel River Lake Scheduled For March 14
Kleber WMA Rifle, Pistol Ranges Closed
Spring Fishing Frenzy – The white bass runs provide a bonanza of bank fishing
New Wildlife Management Area in Hopkins County Opening
Spring Fishing Frenzy – Lake Cumberland reporting record numbers of bigger striped bass
In-person training returns to hunter education program
New acreage added to Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area
Spring Turkey Hunting Arrives in Kentucky
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes fishing regulation changes
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conservation officers investigating fatal incident in Grayson County
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting May 12
Wild turkey studies underway
Fish and Wildlife Commission takes action pursuant to new law
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conservation officers investigating apparent drowning in Madison County
Warmer weather signals time to go floating
Fish and Wildlife regulations amended
Fish And Wildlife Commission to hold quarterly meeting June 3
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