Department of Fish and Wildlife - Recent Headlines
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- Kentucky Fish and Wildlife acquires 2,500 acres near Georgetown for public wildlife recreation
Thursday, December 08, 2011
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has acquired nearly 2,500 acres of land in Scott County for public hunting, fishing and wildlife recreation.
- Reward offered for information about bald eagle shooting
Thursday, September 01, 2011
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are investigating the shooting death of a mature bald eagle on KY 121 in Calloway County near New Concord, Kentucky. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to a conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing the eagle.
- Kentucky’s 2011-12 elk season opens with archery bull hunt
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Elk season in Kentucky will open this year on Saturday, Sept. 17, with a new 14-day hunt for the 80 archers who were awarded bull permits.
- Hunters may now apply online for quota hunts on state WMAs
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Beginning today, hunters may apply online for quota hunts for deer, small game and waterfowl on state wildlife management areas (WMAs). Those without computer access may still register over the telephone by calling 1-877-598-2401. This toll-free number is staffed 24 hours a day.
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