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Woods are ready for spring hunting seasons

Kentucky’s spring hunting seasons kick off with the youth-only turkey season April 5-6, followed by the general season for turkeys April 12-May 4. Spring squirrel season, a popular activity for both novice and experienced hunters, commences May 17 and continues for nearly a month, concluding June 15.

Surveys foreshadow a great turkey season ahead.

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EVENTS

Salato--ABCs of Elk
Franklin County - 04/03/2025
Salato--ABCs of Waterfowl
Franklin County - 04/04/2025
Salato--ABCs of Turkey
Franklin County - 04/05/2025
Salato—Turtle Tuesday
Franklin County - 04/08/2025
Salato--Turkey Tuesday
Franklin County - 04/08/2025
Salato—Step into Spring
Franklin County - 04/09/2025
Salato--Bobcat Training
Franklin County - 04/09/2025
Field to Fork: Turkey Workshop - Bardstown
Nelson County - 04/09/2025, 04/10/2025
Salato-- Kentucky Reptiles Program
Franklin County - 04/10/2025
Salato--Quail Talk “Bobwhite Basics”
Franklin County - 04/10/2025

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