Bobwhite Quail Shoot-to-Train

A shoot-to-train permit allows trainers to release and shoot captive reared bobwhite quail August 15 - May 15.

Annual renewal required.

Applicant would complete Shoot-to-Train Permit Application.
Submit completed application to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Send to Naomi Wilson, #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601 or e-mail to robert.spencer@ky.gov.

Possess a valid hunting license or quality as exempt;
Possess proof of captive-bird purchase or a valid captive wildlife permit for bobwhite;
Band captive-birds with aluminum #7 leg bands(25 provided by the Department/year; bands can be reused)
No loose leg bands can be at the training site
Walk the training area to ensure no wild bobwhite are present before training
Release banded bobwhite immediately prior to training
Training season is from August 15 through May 15
The number of leg bands on the dog training or shooting site shall not exceed the number of captive-reared bobwhite present on the site.
A person shall comply with the holding and permit requirements established in 301 KAR 2:081 if:

301 KAR 2:041. Shooting areas, dog training areas, commercial foxhound training enclosures, and bobwhite shoot-to-train season.

A person shall contact the department to update an application that is no longer accurate.