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• 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.
• Operation Dry Water Effort To Make Kentucky Waterways Safer For Families And Boaters
  Thursday, June 16, 2011
  Conservation Officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will team up with federal, state and local law enforcement officers to make boating safer for families and others during Operation Dry Water, June 24-26.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: The simple ways to catch fish this summer
  Thursday, May 26, 2011
  With Kentucky’s free fishing weekend fast approaching, now’s the time to get your fishing tackle ready.
• SEALS, Olympic Gold Medalist, Top Swimmers Remind Boaters “Your Lifejacket’s Got Your Back”
  Monday, May 23, 2011
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources joins forces with the some of the world’s most acclaimed swimmers in a series of radio spots to promote lifejacket usage during the 2011 summer recreational boating season. The unofficial start to the boating season begins Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30.
• Governor, First Lady Participate In Ceremony To Reopen Otter Creek
  Wednesday, May 11, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear today participated in the official reopening of Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area in Meade County.
• Search For Missing Canoeist Enters Seventh Day
  Tuesday, April 19, 2011
  Search teams entered their seventh day looking for a McCreary County man whose canoe overturned last week on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River near Alum Ford.
• Kentucky National Archery In The Schools Tournament Results
  Thursday, March 31, 2011
  Kayla Dowell of Stuart Pepper Middle School in Meade County and Justin Mehs of Anderson County High School were the top overall archers at Kentucky’s National Archery in the Schools (NASP) state tournament for elementary, middle school and high school students held March 29 in Louisville.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Answers To Your Questions About Turkey Hunting As The Spring Season Approaches
  Thursday, March 31, 2011
  With Kentucky’s spring youth-only wild turkey season coming this weekend, April 2-3, and the general season opening April 16, here’s what you need to know before going afield:
• Population Sampling On Kentucky River Shows Many White Bass, Sauger And Muskellunge
  Thursday, March 24, 2011
  Kentucky anglers who like sauger, white bass or muskellunge need to plan a trip to the Kentucky River in the next couple of weeks. Population sampling on the Kentucky River conducted by fishery biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources over the past several weeks show healthy populations of white bass, sauger and muskellunge.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Wild Turkey Season Preview
  Thursday, March 24, 2011
  When Kentucky’s spring wild turkey season opens April 16, hunters should get plenty of opportunities to match wits with the older, experienced gobblers that make the sport so challenging and exciting.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: What Makes Laurel River Lake So Good For Smallmouth Bass?
  Friday, March 18, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – I’ve left Laurel River Lake so mad that I could’ve bitten through a railroad spike. Hours and hours of slowly, patiently working a jig down a rocky point or swimming a 4-inch smoke finesse worm above a channel drop gets just one 10-inch Kentucky spotted bass to hand. I swore many times that I would never go back, but I do as often as I can because I may catch the biggest smallmouth bass of my life.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Sandhill crane season being considered
  Thursday, March 10, 2011
  The sandhill crane (Grus Canadensis) is a transient visitor to Kentucky whose numbers have increased dramatically since the 1970s. The eastern population is now conservatively estimated at about 60,000 birds.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors:
  Thursday, February 03, 2011
  With the winds seemingly coming straight from the North Pole and most of the country crushed under the weight of a monster blizzard with a side order of ice, thinking about crappie fishing seems silly. Those intrepid enough to find the right conditions can catch crappie in the near future, even after the lashing nature’s given Kentucky this winter.
• Celebrate The 14th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Thursday, February 03, 2011
  Enthusiastic bird watchers can participate in the 14th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19.
• Landowners Win Awards For Wildlife Habitat Improvement Projects
  Thursday, January 27, 2011
  Landowners in Livingston, Hopkins, Trimble, Bracken, Estill and Whitley counties have been honored for habitat improvements to their property. These improvements greatly benefit wildlife in each of these areas.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Ruffed Grouse Battling Changes In Habitat And High Natural Mortality
  Thursday, January 27, 2011
  The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus), a medium-sized, non-migratory bird found throughout the mountains of Appalachia, has an interesting history in Kentucky.
• The Law And The Draw. Changes To 2011 Elk Lottery This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” TV
  Thursday, January 27, 2011
  New strategies in applying for Kentucky’s elk hunt lottery and season regulation updates are explained on “Kentucky Afield” TV this weekend, Jan. 29 and 30.
• Salato Wildlife Education Center In Frankfort Reopens February 15
  Thursday, January 27, 2011
  Cabin fever runs high in February, so get out and enjoy the last brisk days of winter at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort as the center officially reopens for the season on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
• Bear Hunters Tell Tales Of First Modern Harvest This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” TV
  Monday, January 10, 2011
  Meet the first two successful hunters to take part in Kentucky’s newly regulated black bear seasons on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Jan. 15 and 16.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: How Wildlife Escape Snow, Ice And Cold Weather
  Thursday, January 06, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – The broad-winged hawk vacations south of the border. Resident Canada geese congregate around open water. Black bear sows den up and give birth. Woodchucks simply go underground and sleep it off.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Waterfowl Hunting Options That Don’t Crush The Pocketbook
  Thursday, December 16, 2010
  A close friend used to always badger me about going waterfowl hunting. I hemmed and hawed because I didn’t have the right equipment, nor did I have the money to buy it. I mistakenly believed you needed an expensive shotgun, a ton of decoys, expensive bibs and parkas, waders, dogs, calls and, not to mention, a boat. I felt the sport involved an outlay of treasure beyond my reach.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Easy, Useful Holiday Gifts For The Outdoors Enthusiast
  Thursday, December 02, 2010
  For the outdoors enthusiast who already owns nearly every hunting and fishing gadget on the market, the gift of a Kentucky Sportsman’s License or simply a Kentucky hunting and fishing combination license is always appreciated.
• Fish And Wildlife Commission To Consider Regulations For Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area At Dec. 3 Meeting
  Tuesday, November 30, 2010
  Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission members will consider access fees and hunting regulations for the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area at their Dec. 3 meeting in Frankfort.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Waterfowl Season Looks Promising Despite Drought Conditions
  Thursday, November 18, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – The brown and brittle grass and the cracked scorched earth across Kentucky left by this year’s drought eased somewhat with the recent rains. If the rain continues heading into opening day for duck and Canada goose seasons, Kentucky waterfowl hunting should be productive.
• Come Join Your Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Team For A Town Hall Meeting
  Thursday, November 18, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Exchange ideas and engage in open conversation about fish and wildlife management during a series of town hall meetings being held across the state.
• Gourd Birdhouse Workshop At The Salato Wildlife Education Center Nov. 20
  Thursday, November 04, 2010
  Learn how to transform gourds into birdhouses at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.
• Trout Tagging Study Soon Underway At Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Lake
  Thursday, November 04, 2010
  Anglers fishing at Upper Sportsman’s Lake in Franklin County can help the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources by returning tags from marked rainbow trout. Researchers are trying to determine the harvest rate of trout from the lake to guide future stocking strategies.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Blue Water Trails: Big South Fork
  Friday, October 29, 2010
  It looks like the gods stomped their feet in anger to make the Big South Fork of Cumberland River. They stomped so hard a large crack appeared in the southernmost part of the Cumberland Plateau in Kentucky and into Tennessee. The rumble sent building-sized boulders down the sides of the cavern, nearly choking the river’s flow and giving rise to rapids later named Broken Rib, the Washing Machine, Snaggle Tooth and Devil’s Jump as a tribute to their rough character.
• Follow The Wanderings Of Two Kentucky Eagles Online, Thanks To GPS Transmitters
  Thursday, October 28, 2010
  Researchers and wildlife enthusiasts can now go online to track the movements of two bald eagles hatched in Kentucky earlier this year.
• The Salato Wildlife Education Center Celebrates Deer Hunting Nov. 6
  Wednesday, October 27, 2010
  More than 200,000 Kentuckians hunt deer. Their purchase of hunting licenses and permits fund the conservation of all wildlife and contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars to the state’s economy each year.
• “Kentucky Afield’s” Fall Hunting Show Airs Saturday Night
  Tuesday, October 26, 2010
  “Kentucky Afield” TV airs a live special one-hour fall hunting call-in show this Saturday night, Oct. 30.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Promising Season Ahead For Nov. 1 Rabbit And Quail Season Opener
  Thursday, October 21, 2010
  Small game hunters should find good conditions afield and plenty of rabbits when hunting starts on Nov. 1st in central and eastern Kentucky.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Despite The Striped Bass Losses, Lake Cumberland Great For Black Bass
  Thursday, October 14, 2010
  The sight of hundreds of medium-sized striped bass and quality walleye floating bloated and dead on the surface of Lake Cumberland in August and September sent a shudder throughout the Kentucky fishing community.
• Salato Hosts Introductory Workshop On Wildlife Photography
  Tuesday, October 12, 2010
  Join wildlife photographer Kim Graham for a beginner-level photography class designed for nature enthusiasts at the Salato Wildlife Education Center from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. You do not need expensive equipment for this workshop; however, a working knowledge of your camera is required. Digital cameras will work great for this program. Bring along a tripod if you have one and of course a love for the outdoors.
• Special Regulations On Striped Bass, Walleye On Lake Cumberland Rescinded
  Friday, October 08, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources rescinded the special emergency regulations on striped bass in Lake Cumberland effective Oct. 12. The previous 2-fish daily creel limit on striped bass with a 24-inch minimum size limit is now back in effect on the lake.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Youth Deer Hunting Season Opens Soon
  Thursday, September 30, 2010
  Kentucky’s Youth-Only firearms season for deer is timed for success.
• Online survey launched for future Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
  Friday, September 24, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources launched an online survey this week to gain public input as it plans for future uses of the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area in Meade County. The survey will remain open until Oct. 15.
• Learn The Laws On Trespassing, Liability And Fishing Access This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” Radio
  Thursday, September 23, 2010
  This weekend on “Kentucky Afield” radio, host Russ Kennedy welcomes Assistant Attorney General Margaret Everson, general counsel for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, for an hour-long discussion about the laws on trespassing, landowner liability and navigation on waterways.
• September Is Quota Hunt Application Month
  Tuesday, September 21, 2010
  Hunters have just a few more days to apply for deer, pheasant, quail, upland bird and waterfowl quota hunts managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
• Jury Recommends 20-year Sentence For Muhlenberg Man Convicted Of Assaulting Conservation Officer
  Tuesday, September 21, 2010
  A Muhlenberg Circuit Court jury deliberated only 16 minutes last week before convicting a local man of assaulting a Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources conservation officer. Jurors recommended a 20-year sentence for a series of incidents that included dragging the officer with a vehicle, a high-speed chase and a head-on crash.
• Host Tim Farmer’s New Bow Aims At Tech Support This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” TV
  Tuesday, September 21, 2010
  Bow hunters target technical expertise on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Sept. 25 and 26.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Crow Season An Overlooked Opportunity For Wing Shooters
  Thursday, September 16, 2010
  They are just as likely to be eating scraps of fast food on a mall parking lot as winter wheat seeds sown for a cover crop in a recently harvested tobacco field. Crows seem to be everywhere in Kentucky, at home in both town and country.
• Marion County Wildlife Management Area And State Forest Dedication Set For Sept. 16
  Wednesday, September 15, 2010
  The public is invited to the dedication of the new 1,293-acre Marion County Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and State Forest at 6 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, Sept. 16. The ceremony is being held at the WMA parking lot, located southeast of Lebanon off Siloam Road.
• Ceremony To Highlight Wildlife Habitat Program For Power Line Corridors
  Wednesday, September 15, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and numerous other conservation organizations have partnered with Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) to improve wildlife habitat.
• Prize-winning Taste, Trophies This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” TV
  Monday, September 13, 2010
  Dove season’s dinner table plus a once-in-a-lifetime fishing opportunity are featured on “Kentucky Afield” TV this weekend, Sept. 18 and 19.
• Waterfowl Blind Drawing For Sloughs WMA Sept 28
  Monday, September 13, 2010
  The waterfowl blind drawing for Sloughs WMA will be held Sept. 28 at the Union County Middle School 2 ½ miles west of Morganfield on U.S. 60.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors:Blue Water Trails: Licking River
  Friday, September 10, 2010
  The Licking River derives its name from the many salt springs and licks that attracted extinct prehistoric beasts such as the woolly mammoth, giant mastodon and later animals we know such as elk, white-tailed deer and bison.
• Cedar Creek Public Dove Field Closed Until Sept. 20
  Friday, September 10, 2010
  A public dove hunting field near Cedar Creek Lake in Lincoln County is being temporarily closed due to illegal baiting. Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are seeking information about the person or persons who baited the field, forcing its closure until Sept. 20.
• Celebrate National Hunting And Fishing Day With Food, Family And Fun Sept. 25 At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Wednesday, September 08, 2010
  Shoot a bow, compete in a wild game cook-off, go fishing, or get weighed and tagged like a black bear in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. This free event is full of family-friendly activities and interactive exhibits.
• The courtship flight of the American woodcock is a harbinger of spring, but when the weather warms up and their young are fledged, the squatty little birds with long, flexible bills fly off to the Great Lakes states for the summer
  Thursday, September 02, 2010
  The courtship flight of the American woodcock is a harbinger of spring, but when the weather warms up and their young are fledged, the squatty little birds with long, flexible bills fly off to the Great Lakes states for the summer.
• State Conservation Officers To Remain On Duty During Labor Day Holiday Weekend
  Thursday, September 02, 2010
  Most state offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 3, as part of the state’s budget balancing plan to furlough state government workers a total of six days in Fiscal Year 2011, but Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife conservation officers will be in the fields and on the water for the beginning of the Labor Day weekend, one of the busiest recreational times of the year.
• Officials Implement Emergency Fish Regulation For Lake Cumberland
  Wednesday, September 01, 2010
  Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Dr. Jon Gassett today issued a Wildlife Disaster Contingency Measure for Lake Cumberland which increases the creel limits and reduces size requirements for striped bass. Because of high water temperatures and low dissolved oxygen levels, striped bass are under severe stress and in some cases, dying.
• Trolling For Trophies Drawing Winner Announced
  Tuesday, August 31, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – William “Bud” Foshee of Birmingham, Ala. will now have a chance to land a 50-inch muskellunge, a 10-pound largemouth bass, hand-sized bluegill, 2-foot-long hybrid striped bass and shellcrackers as long as a tackle box.
• History of state’s deer herd airs this weekend on “Kentucky Afield” TV
  Tuesday, August 31, 2010
  Kentucky ranks among the top hunting destinations in the nation for white-tailed deer. How we achieved that status – nearly 100 years in the making – we reveal on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, September 4 and 5.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Use These Tips For An Excellent Deer Season
  Thursday, August 26, 2010
  Picking the right entry and exit route to your treestand or ground blind might be more important to success in deer hunting than where you actually hunt.
• Gar And A Garden Salad, This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” TV
  Tuesday, August 24, 2010
  From stream to stove, gar take on an unfamiliar role as the main course on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Aug. 28 and 29.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Commission Proposes 2010-2011 Waterfowl Seasons
  Tuesday, August 24, 2010
  The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed the 2010-2011 waterfowl seasons, established an elk archery and crossbow season and elected officers at its quarterly meeting August 13.
• Enjoy Fun, Family And Fishing At The Salato Wildlife Education Center Sept. 4
  Monday, August 23, 2010
  School is back in session. Fall is just around the corner. It’s the time of year when the nights finally begin to cool and the fish start biting well again. If you didn’t get the chance to take a kid fishing this summer, now is the time to give it a try.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Opens Nearly 1,300 Acres To Public Hunting And Use In Marion County
  Friday, August 20, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Hunters have 1,293 additional acres to enjoy for the 2010-11 hunting season at the new Marion County Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and State Forest, located southeast of Lebanon. The WMA officially opens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 21.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Opens 859 Acres To Public Hunting And Use In Pulaski County
  Friday, August 20, 2010
  Hunters have 859 additional acres to enjoy for the 2010-11 hunting seasons at the new Buck Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Pulaski County. Buck Creek WMA opens to the public Aug. 21. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recently acquired Buck Creek WMA through the Kentucky Wetland and Stream Mitigation Fund to protect this unique area and offer public access.
• KY Afield Outdoors - Dove Season Preview
  Thursday, August 19, 2010
  The foggy, dewy mornings presage the coming of fall. Crispness lingers in the pre-dawn air, making a tee shirt, shorts and flip-flops slightly uncomfortable when you first step outside.
• Governor Appoints Three To Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Commission
  Tuesday, August 17, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear has appointed three new members to the nine-member Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission effective August 14. Each term is effective through August 13, 2014.
• “Kentucky Afield” Radio Welcomes Original Host Ron Rhody This Weekend
  Tuesday, August 17, 2010
  “Kentucky Afield” radio turns back the clock nearly 60 years as we bring back Ron Rhody, the show’s original creator, for a special program airing this weekend, Aug 21 and 22.
• Championship Casting And Reeling In Memories, This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” TV
  Tuesday, August 17, 2010
  We welcome the American Casting Championships to Kentucky and we welcome back host Tim Farmer’s daughters to “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Aug. 21 and 22.
• Salato Wildlife Education Center Unveils “Get on Board,” A Fun New Fisheries Exhibit
  Friday, August 13, 2010
  The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort is proud to announce the grand opening of a new, interactive exhibit.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Bass Mortality At Small Tournaments Concerns Anglers, Biologists
  Thursday, August 12, 2010
  The dog days of August make fishing during the day miserable. After warming the air all summer, the late summer sun seems the hottest from now until the first weeks of September.
• Waterfowl Blind Drawing For Doug Travis WMA Set For Aug. 28; Barren River, Lake Barkley And Green River WMA To Follow
  Thursday, August 12, 2010
  Dates are now set for the waterfowl blind drawings for the Doug Travis, Lake Barkley, Barren River Lake and Green River Lake Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Hunters interested in registering for the waterfowl blind drawings must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid 2010-2011 Kentucky hunting license, a Kentucky waterfowl permit and a federal migratory bird permit (waterfowl stamp permit) at the time of the drawing.
• Mentor/Youth Dove Hunt Registration Starts Aug. 16
  Monday, August 09, 2010
  Registration begins next Monday, Aug. 16, for the mentor/youth dove hunts on Saturday, Sept. 4. Those interested in reserving a slot must call 1-800-858-1549 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time between Aug. 16 and Aug. 27 to register.
• “Kentucky Afield” TV Airs Wildlife Diversity Call-In Special This Weekend
  Monday, August 09, 2010
  “Kentucky Afield” television airs live this Saturday to answer viewers’ questions on nature and wildlife.
• Annual Native Plant Sale At The Salato Wildlife Education Center Aug. 28
  Monday, August 09, 2010
  The annual sale of native Kentucky wildflowers will be held at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Fall Squirrel Season Looks Promising
  Thursday, August 05, 2010
  Kentucky’s fall squirrel season opens Sat., Aug. 21 and the outlook is similar to last year. Squirrels are our most stable and abundant small game species,” said Ben Robinson, small game biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Even a poor mast year is not going to be detrimental to squirrel populations.”
• Smallmouth, Big Fun This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, August 02, 2010
  One thing that makes Kentucky a keeper is smallmouth bass fishing. Catch the details on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Aug. 7 and 8.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Blue Water Trails: Red River
  Thursday, July 29, 2010
  The Red River in its headwaters doesn’t look capable of carving through time one of the most scenic and geologically unique areas in the United States. It is a small, intimate stream not much wider than many Kentucky creeks.
• Cast Your Skills With The Basics Of Fly Tying At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Thursday, July 29, 2010
  Join our staff and members of the Frankfort Fly Fishing Club to learn the basic techniques of fly tying and fly fishing at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7.
• Frenchburg Group Home residents put their backs into Red River Gorge trout stocking
  Tuesday, July 27, 2010
  Every year, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources stocks 725,000 trout in the state’s streams, rivers and lakes. Have you ever wondered how nearly three-quarters of a million trout get from the hatchery to your favorite fishing hole?
• USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-Ups To Begin August 2
  Tuesday, July 27, 2010
  General sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will begin August 2 and continue through August 27.
• Flat-Bottomed Boat Building Makes A Splash On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, July 26, 2010
  Do-it-yourself now includes fishing boats. We piece together details on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, July 31 and Aug. 1.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Headquarters Campus In Frankfort Offers Hiking, Fishing And Wildlife Viewing Free Of Charge
  Thursday, July 22, 2010
  It’s more like a park or recreational area than an office complex.
• Earl Pitts, American This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" Radio
  Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  The radio commentator with the daily,” Ya know what makes me sick?” editorials, sounds off about fishing on “Kentucky Afield” Radio this weekend, July 24 and 25.
• Learn About Herbal Remedies For Bug Bites, Poison Ivy And More At The Salato Center July 31
  Monday, July 19, 2010
  Join herbalist Katie Clark for an afternoon exploring the benefits of medicinal plants at the Salato Wildlife Education Center from 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Learn about natural remedies for bug bites and poison ivy, and discover other ways plants can help us in our daily lives. All participants will learn how to make their own teas, poultices, tinctures and salves. The cost of the program is $15. Pre-registration is required.
• Backyard Makeover Makes One Family Thrilled On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, July 19, 2010
  Cameras follow the transformation of a basic backyard to a wildlife wonderland on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, July 24 and 25.
• Find A Cool Stream For Summer Catfish
  Thursday, July 15, 2010
  When you open a jar of Bowker’s dip bait, the reek from it all but scalds the olfactory nerves in your nasal passages. It smells really, really bad. A wind induced blast of its rank odor can turn a weak stomach. You can’t keep the jar open long because the stuff is too vile.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Works To Restore Fish Species Absent From State For 40 Years
  Thursday, July 15, 2010
  Anglers along the banks of the lowland rivers in western Kentucky may soon encounter a toothy fish that they haven’t seen for decades, if at all: the alligator gar.
• Learn To Build A Wildlife-Friendly Yard From The Ground Up At A Two-Day Habitat Gardener’s Workshop
  Thursday, July 15, 2010
  Join native plant expert Mary Carol Cooper for a two-day workshop as she teaches the basics of landscaping for wildlife in a suburban environment. The program takes place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 29-30 at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort.
• Angling Under The Lights On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, July 12, 2010
  When baseball goes into extra innings, a late night can become an early morning. The same is true for catfishing. The play-by-play is on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, July 17 and 18.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: When Uninvited Critters Move In, They Quickly Become A Nuisance
  Thursday, July 08, 2010
  Kentucky is blessed with a diversity of wildlife – some 74 species of mammals, 380 species of birds, and 112 species of reptiles and amphibians.
• Fabulous Fishing Down On The Farm This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Tuesday, July 06, 2010
  If you can’t make a trip to Kentucky’s larger lakes or streams, then great fishing is still waiting at a nearby farm pond. You’ll see that story and more on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, July 10 and 11.
• Reptiles And Amphibians Are Slithering Their Way To The Salato Center’s Herpetology House
  Friday, July 02, 2010
  The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort is hosting its ninth annual Herpetology House from 10 a.m. (Eastern) until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 17.
• Red River Gorge Reopened, Food Storage Order Issued
  Thursday, July 01, 2010
  WINCHESTER, Ky., July 1, 2010 – Forest Supervisor Frank Beum of the Daniel Boone National Forest announced that the Red River Gorge Geological Area will reopen on Friday, July 2 beginning at 8 a.m.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: The Jitterbug Caught Night Bass Prior To World War II And Still Does Today
  Thursday, July 01, 2010
  I bought my first Arbogast Jitterbug at the Western Auto in downtown Bardstown well before my 10th birthday. I had no idea about what made a good color choice, so I bought the one that looked the coolest to me at the time: a model with a silver/gray back and white belly. It was the first lure I ever bought with my own money.
• Search Underway For Bear Involved In Attack On Hiker Sunday In Red River Gorge
  Monday, June 28, 2010
  More than a dozen wildlife and law enforcement officers are actively searching for a black bear that attacked a hiker Sunday afternoon in the Red River Gorge Geological Area north of Campton, Ky.
• Workshop Offers Educators A Closer Look At Kentucky’s Unique Ecosystem
  Monday, June 28, 2010
  Educators can learn about Kentucky’s unique ecosystem – and how to apply those concepts in a classroom setting – during an eco-workshop at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 7.
• Fireworks Of Fishing This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, June 28, 2010
  In honor of the holiday weekend, we add our own kind of fireworks. We feature a retrospective of the most exciting fishing trips in recent years on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, July 3 and 4.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Shooting Ranges On Wildlife Management Areas A Free Place To Hone Shooting Skills
  Friday, June 25, 2010
  Kentucky’s wildlife management areas (WMAs) are a blessing to all Kentuckians. Although managed primarily for wildlife habitat and hunting and fishing access, any citizen of the state may use these thousands of acres to hike, watch birds, picnic, photograph wildlife and pursue other outdoor-related recreation, as well as hunt and fish.
• Gain Some Girl Power: Register Now For Outdoors Woman Workshop In September
  Thursday, June 24, 2010
  Registration is now underway for the annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)weekend workshop sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
• Fishing For Flavor This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Tuesday, June 22, 2010
  Finding the right recipe and a farm full of happy faces on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, June 26 and 27.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Solving Common Fishing Line Problems
  Thursday, June 17, 2010
  My grandfather had an old, huge saltwater Penn baitcasting reel spooled with black Dacron line attached to one of the earliest fiberglass rods. A large switch on the side of the reel released the spool to cast. Your thumb controlled everything.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Commission Proposes 2010-2011 Early Migratory Bird Season Dates
  Monday, June 14, 2010
  The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission, at its quarterly meeting June 11, proposed to the General Assembly the 2010-2011 early migratory bird season dates.
• Nature Workshops For Educators This Month At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Thursday, June 10, 2010
  The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort is hosting several professional development workshops in June for educators. These classes are ideal for scout leaders, teachers and home school educators. The first in the series of workshops is Project WILD, scheduled from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. This highly acclaimed, award-winning curriculum teaches students how to think, not what to think. Project WILD offers KERA-compatible hands-on activities emphasizing wildlife and the environment. The cost is $20.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Your Fish And Wildlife Agency
  Thursday, June 10, 2010
  It wasn’t easy to come up with a topic for my last column at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. I live in what sportsmen and sportswomen may aptly describe as paradise – Kentucky, home of some of the best hunting and fishing in the country. During my five years at our state’s fish and wildlife agency, it has been my pleasure to write story after story about not only these activities, but the people who pursue them. It’s a writer’s dream to have an endless array of interesting people and topics to explore – and the Kentucky outdoors provides just that. The hard part is choosing.
• Fishing’s Excitement And Serenity This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Tuesday, June 08, 2010
  Hybrid striped bass, a paddlefish survey and how a fishing rod helps one top doctor keep a grip on tragedies, on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, June 12 and 13.
• Learn How To Create Your Own Nature Preserve At The Salato Center June 19
  Monday, June 07, 2010
  Learn to transform your backyard or even your back 40 acres into your own nature preserve with this introductory workshop into native landscaping at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19.
• Growing Native Plants In The Greenhouse Program Offered June 18 In Frankfort
  Monday, June 07, 2010
  If you have kids who love to get their hands dirty, then join Native Plant Program Coordinator Mary Carol Cooper as we plant seeds and native plants from 10 a.m. – noon Friday, June 18. Join us at the Salato Wildlife Education Center greenhouses, located at the headquarters of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources in Frankfort.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors Blue Water Trails: Cumberland Tailwater
  Thursday, June 03, 2010
  The Cumberland River below Lake Cumberland is one of the premier trout fishing destinations in the southeastern United States. Home to the state record 21-pound brown trout and a 14-pound, 6-ounce rainbow trout, the 75-mile Kentucky portion of the Cumberland tailwater rivals the White River of Arkansas and the Caney Fork in Tennessee.
• Earl Pitts: American
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  Everyone knows an Earl Pitts – the nationally syndicated radio commentator with the daily editorials that begin with, “Ya know what makes me sick?”
• Meeting To Nominate Eighth District Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Commission Member June 17 In Nicholas County
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  A meeting to nominate candidates for the Eighth District representative on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern time) Thursday, June 17, at the National Guard Armory, 2299 Concrete Road, Carlisle.
• Meeting To Nominate Third District Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Commission Member June 22 In Jefferson County
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  A meeting to nominate candidates for the Third District representative on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern time) Tuesday, June 22, at the Valley Traditional High School Gym, 10200 Dixie Highway, Louisville.
• Meeting To Nominate Second District Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Commission Member June 15 In Ohio County
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  A meeting to nominate candidates for the Second District representative on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held at 7:30 p.m. (Central time) Tuesday, June 15, at the Wayland Alexander School Cafeteria, 1250 Oakwood Drive, Hartford.
• Free Fishing Weekend Coming Up June 5-6
  Thursday, May 27, 2010
  Each year, the celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week includes Free Fishing Weekend. Anglers may fish in Kentucky June 5-6 without a fishing license or a trout permit. All fishing regulations such as minimum size limits and daily creel limits remain in effect during Free Fishing Weekend.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Women Post Big Year For Trophy Deer During 2009 Season
  Thursday, May 27, 2010
  Every year, during production of Kentucky’s annual hunting and trapping regulation guide, I get to peruse photos, letters and official scoring sheets from hunters who took Kentucky’s largest deer the previous season.
• Build A Bluebird Nest Box At The Salato Wildlife Education Center June 9
  Thursday, May 27, 2010
  Bring your lunch and join us as we assemble Eastern bluebird boxes at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from noon until 1 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, June 9. You get to keep what you build.
• Kentucky Bourbon Festival Hosts Sampler At The Salato Wildlife Education Center June 12; Event Includes Special Bull Elk Permit Raffle
  Wednesday, May 26, 2010
  If sampling some of the world’s finest bourbons, eating good food and listening to some great bluegrass music sounds like a fun Saturday night for you, then the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation has just what you’re seeking June 12 at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort. Participants also have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance at a coveted Kentucky bull elk hunt this year.
• Gassett To Head Southeastern Association Of Fish And Wildlife Agencies
  Tuesday, May 25, 2010
  Dr. Jonathan Gassett, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, was recently elected president of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) for the 2010-2011 year. The organization took the action at its Spring Directors’ Meeting on May 14-16, which was hosted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife in Lexington.
• Power To Peregrines This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, May 24, 2010
  High-rise structures at the Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) power plant in Trimble County are home sweet home to once-endangered peregrine falcons. The story is featured on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, May 29 and 30.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors Presents Blue Water Trails: The Rockcastle River
  Thursday, May 20, 2010
  The Rockcastle River, whose flow forms the border of Rockcastle and Laurel counties, is one of Kentucky’s best whitewater streams. The river also holds good populations of smallmouth bass and rock bass. It offers something for everyone, whether it’s mild water for anglers and family trips, or challenging whitewater for the kayaker.
• Learn Fly Tying Basics And Fly Rod Casting At The Salato Wildlife Education Center May 22
  Monday, May 17, 2010
  Join members of the Louisville Chapter of Trout Unlimited at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort for a basic introduction to fly tying and techniques of fly fishing from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22.
• Elk Raffle Has Hunters, Educators Hopeful This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, May 17, 2010
  While the official elk lottery has closed for 2010, hunters get one more shot at having their name drawn. “Kentucky Afield” television has the story this weekend, May 22 and 23.
• Celebrate National Trails Day At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Monday, May 17, 2010
  Take a break from your daily routine and enjoy a refreshing hike to celebrate National Trails Day at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort, from 10 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. June 5.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Anglers must change with the times to catch more crappie
  Friday, May 14, 2010
  If you played golf or dug a posthole back in the late 1980s, one thing sticks in your mind: the ground was as hard as cured concrete.
• Hunters Take A Record Number Of Turkeys During Kentucky’s 2010 Spring Season
  Thursday, May 13, 2010
  For the second year in a row, hunters took a record number of wild turkeys during the state’s spring season.
• Applications Now Being Accepted For Forest Management Plans For Woodlands Owners
  Thursday, May 13, 2010
  Landowners can learn how to properly manage their woodlands through a program being offered through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
• Male Black Bears Out Of The Den And Roaming
  Thursday, May 13, 2010
  Black bears recently emerged from their dens in southeastern Kentucky and are now on the prowl for food. Landowners in bear country can take some simple precautions to prevent problems with these animals.
• Barkley And Nolin Featured This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Wednesday, May 12, 2010
  Two totally different styles of fishing are featured on two popular Kentucky lakes this weekend, May 15 and 16.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Squirrel Season Approaching Its 17th Year
  Monday, May 10, 2010
  Squirrel hunting is a Kentucky tradition that dates back to the pioneer era.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Conservation Officers Help Rescue Flood Victims Around State
  Wednesday, May 05, 2010
  Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources spent much of the weekend evacuating people in the wake of severe storms, flooding and mudslides that claimed at least four lives and closed dozens of roads across the commonwealth.
• Nearly 45,500 Apply For Kentucky Elk Hunt; Results To Be Posted Online
  Wednesday, May 05, 2010
  Nearly 45,500 people from throughout the United States applied for this year’s quota elk hunts in Kentucky. Results will be available to applicants after 5 p.m. May 5 at fw.ky.gov, the Web site of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
• Barkley Makes A Believer Out Of Host Tim Farmer This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Tuesday, May 04, 2010
  Bluegill,redear sunfish and memories as welcome as the flowers of May. It’s a colorful “Kentucky Afield” this week, May 8 and 9.
• Bring The Family For A Weekend Of Salamanders, Snakes, Frogs And Turtles
  Thursday, April 29, 2010
  Watch an expert milk venom from a snake, see what creatures live under a piece of barn tin or search for the elusive green salamander during Herpetology Weekend at Natural Bridge State Resort Park May 7-8.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Planting For Wildlife
  Thursday, April 29, 2010
  With the last frost date fast approaching, now is the time to get started on seasonal plantings for wildlife.
• Wildlife Employee Steve Bonney Honored For Waterfowl Conservation Work
  Monday, April 26, 2010
  Morehead resident Steve Bonney recently won the Kentucky Ducks Unlimited Jim Monyahan award for outstanding contributions to waterfowl conservation. Bonney also helped raise public awareness and support for wetland conservation.
• Wounded Warriors, Not Wounded Spirits This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, April 26, 2010
  We discover how the great outdoors can help heal a hero during a segment airing this weekend on “Kentucky Afield” television, May 1 and 2.
• Enjoy Wildlife Viewing While Paddling The Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort
  Monday, April 26, 2010
  Join the Salato Wildlife Education Center staff for a guided wildlife watching trip on the Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8.
• Winchester Couple Wins Salato Wildlife Education Center’s Backyard Makeover Contest
  Friday, April 23, 2010
  Steve and Anita Collins of Winchester won the Salato Wildlife Education Center’s $10,000 Backyard Makeover raffle during a drawing held Thursday.
• Only A Week Left To Apply For Kentucky’s Elk Hunt
  Friday, April 23, 2010
  Just a few days remain before the April 30 deadline to apply for Kentucky’s 2010 elk hunt.
• Spawning Season Is Upon Us – And Time For Some Great Fishing
  Thursday, April 22, 2010
  Crappie spawn when the dogwoods bloom, the old saying goes. The white bass run when the redbuds burst out in spring. Old, grizzled anglers claim they can smell when the bluegill spawn in a pond.
• Kentucky Questing comes to the Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Tuesday, April 20, 2010
  Kentucky Questing is a new program designed to get all Kentuckians outdoors. A growing body of research indicates that everyone is healthier if they spend time outdoors every day. Quests are essentially outdoor scavenger hunts – they also teach kids about the wonders of nature around them.
• Turkey Season’s Opening Day Delight On "Kentucky Afield" TV This Weekend
  Monday, April 19, 2010
  Wild turkey success, calling tips and a booming day on Lake Barkley with hungry crappie are all on the next “Kentucky Afield” television show, this weekend, April 24 and 25.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors Blue Water Trails: Elkhorn Creek
  Thursday, April 15, 2010
  The two forks of central Kentucky’s Elkhorn Creek join just east of Frankfort to form one of the state’s best-known streams for floating and fishing for smallmouth bass.
• Celebrate National Wildlife Week And Earth Day At The Salato Center
  Thursday, April 15, 2010
  The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort will celebrate Kentucky’s diverse wildlife during National Wildlife Week and Earth Day, April 21 -25. Join the Salato staff for a week full of activities, new exhibits and programs.
• Ten Years Old And A 6-Inch Beard, This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield"
  Tuesday, April 13, 2010
  Youth turkey season, hybrids in the jumps and school kids competing for the state archery title are all on the next “Kentucky Afield” this weekend, April 17 and 18.
• Safety Stressed For Ohio River Boaters During Thunder Over Louisville On April 17
  Thursday, April 08, 2010
  The fireworks and air show known as Thunder Over Louisville attracted more than 700,000 people last year. This year, Thunder Over Louisville on April 17 kicks off the celebration leading up to the Kentucky Derby on May 1.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Heavily Pressured Turkeys Require Different Hunting Tactics
  Thursday, April 08, 2010
  Most turkey hunters won’t enjoy a totally secluded spot when the season opens April 17. The small size of Kentucky’s average farm and an estimated 90,000 turkey hunters means many of us must hunt in places where a competing hunter may be just a ridge or two away.
• Anglers Can Help With Ongoing Panfish Research At Corinth Lake In Grant County
  Thursday, April 08, 2010
  Anglers fishing at Corinth Lake in Grant County can help the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources by returning tags from marked bluegill and redear sunfish (shellcrackers).
• Turkey Season Opens April 17
  Tuesday, April 06, 2010
  Kentucky’s general spring season for wild turkeys opens Saturday, April 17.
• It’s Time To Talk Turkey On “Kentucky Afield” Television Call-in Show
  Monday, April 05, 2010
  With wild turkey season slated to open statewide Saturday, April 17, “Kentucky Afield” television gives hunters an opportunity to ask the experts questions during a special half-hour call-in show Saturday, April 10.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: No Fooling - April Is Crappie Time
  Thursday, April 01, 2010
  The warm, sun-drenched days we’re now experiencing in Kentucky signals the start of spring crappie season.
• Go Wild During Spring Break With Programs At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Thursday, April 01, 2010
  Salato Wildlife Education Center staff April 6-10 for daily nature-related activities and programs for all ages. The Salato Center in Frankfort makes it fun for kids and their families to enjoy spring break. If you’re not careful, you just might learn more about nature as well.
• Conservation Officer Foils Burglary Attempt In Jessamine Co
  Wednesday, March 31, 2010
  Nicholasville police and the Jessamine County sheriff are seeking a person who ran from a Jessamine County convenience store late Friday night when a conservation officer from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources interrupted a burglary in progress.
• Ancient Sport Of Falconry This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, March 29, 2010
  We feature falconry and paddlefish on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, April 3 and 4.
• Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation Offers $10,000 Backyard Makeover To Call Attention To Wildlife Habitat Needs
  Thursday, March 25, 2010
  As spring returns and you begin to look forward to spending time outdoors, why not consider the chance to enhance your backyard habitat with a backyard makeover? The non-profit Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in cooperation with the James C. Salato Wildlife Education Center, is raffling chances to win a $10,000 Backyard Makeover. The name of the lucky winner will be drawn on Earth Day, April 22.
• Kentucky National Archery In The Schools Tournament Results
  Thursday, March 25, 2010
  Brianne Gilliam of Elliott County High School scored 294 points and Keith Northcutt of Harrison County High School scored 293 points to win the overall competition at Kentucky’s National Archery in the Schools state tournament held March 23 in Louisville.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Throw An Ancient Lure For Early Spring Bass
  Thursday, March 25, 2010
  Ancient Native Americans learned to adorn bone hooks with animal hair to make them more appealing to fish. This oldest and simplest of lures, a hair jig, still is the best choice to catch bass in the cold water of early spring.
• Ask The Experts Your Fishing Questions During Saturday’s Live Call-in Show On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, March 22, 2010
  As anglers answer the call of spring, “Kentucky Afield” television answers calls from fishing fans across the state this Saturday night, March 27.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Best Turkey Season In A Decade Predicted; General Season Opens April 17
  Thursday, March 18, 2010
  When Kentucky's spring wild turkey season opens April 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Who needs a fishing license?
  Friday, March 12, 2010
  A Kentucky farm owner invites his brother, nieces and nephews from the city for an afternoon of fishing at the pond behind his house. The farm owner tells his guests not to worry about a fishing license since they plan to fish on his land.
• Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission Proposes 800 Lottery Elk Hunt Permits, 25 County Deer Zone Changes
  Monday, March 08, 2010
  The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed issuing 800 lottery elk hunt permits for the upcoming season, changing deer zones in 25 counties and opening modern gun season for deer on Nov. 13. Commission members at their March 5 meeting also proposed archery-only and gun-only elk permits for the 2011-12 season.
• Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Commission Proposes Various New Fishing Regulations For 2011
  Monday, March 08, 2010
  The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission at its March 5 meeting proposed new regulations for lakes enrolled in the neighborhood fishing program, brook trout size limits for the Cumberland River and a new creel limit for catfish in Taylorsville Lake. The new regulations would take effect in March 2011 if approved by the General Assembly.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Stocking Your First Fishing Tackle Box
  Thursday, March 04, 2010
  The coming weeks will finally start to offer Kentuckians a welcome break from frigid temperatures. As the temperatures begin topping the 50s next week, fishing begins to look a lot better than it did when a foot of snow blanketed the Bluegrass state. It’s time to pull out the fishing rods and reels as the water begins to warm for the upcoming season.
• New Fishing Program Comes to Brickyard Pond in Knox County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with the city of Barbourville to provide a great fishing opportunity at Brickyard Pond.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Martin County Lake
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers a great fishing opportunity at Martin County Lake.
• New Fishing Program Comes to Kingdom Come State Park Lake in Harlan County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with the Kentucky State Parks Department to provide a great fishing opportunity at Kingdom Come State Park Lake.
• Fishing Program Expands to Seven Lakes in Jefferson County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Louisville Metro Parks to expand great fishing opportunities at several lakes in Jefferson County.
• Fishing Program Expands to Two Lakes in Franklin County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources provides great fishing opportunities right out your back door.
• Fishing Program Expands to Two Lakes in Campbell County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with the cities of Alexandria and Southgate to provide great fishing opportunities at two lakes in Campbell County.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Lusby Lake And Scott County Park Lake
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Scott County to provide great fishing opportunities at Lusby Lake and Scott County Park Lake.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Anderson County Community Park Lake
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Anderson County Parks and Recreation to provide a great fishing opportunity at Anderson County Community Park Lake.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Three Springs Lake In Warren County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Warren County Parks and Recreation to provide a great fishing opportunity at Three Springs Lake.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Bob Noble Park Lake In McCracken County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Paducah Parks and Recreation to provide a great fishing opportunity at Bob Noble Park Lake.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Easy Walker Park Lake In Montgomery County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Parks and Recreation to provide a great fishing opportunity at Easy Walker Park Lake.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Three Lakes In Daviess County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Daviess County Parks and Recreation and Owensboro to provide great fishing opportunities at three lakes near Owensboro.
• Fishing Program Expands To Three Lakes In Kenton County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Kenton County Parks and Recreation and the city of Covington to provide great fishing opportunities at three lakes in Kenton County.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Lake Pollywog In Grant County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with the city of Dry Ridge to provide a great fishing opportunity at Lake Pollywog.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Lake Mingo In Jessamine County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with the Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation to provide a great fishing opportunity at Lake Mingo.
• New Fishing Program Comes To Bloomfield Park Lake In Nelson County
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with the city of Bloomfield to provide a great fishing opportunity at Bloomfield Park Lake
• In The Den With Black Bears, This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, February 22, 2010
  Bear studies and turkey season are in our sights on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Feb. 27 and 28.
• Tree ID Hike Feb. 27 At Salato Wildlife Center
  Thursday, February 18, 2010
  If the winter blahs have you down, then bundle up and join us for a tree identification hike at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. The leaves are not on the trees to trick you – allowing us to use twigs, bark and other characteristics for identification. Participants also receive a take-home guide to winter tree identification. The cost of the program is $10. Registration and pre-payment are required.
• The Value Of A Hunting And Fishing License
  Thursday, February 18, 2010
  For less than a single round of golf, you can fish all year long. You can hunt squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and coyotes all season for less than the cost of a tank of gas. Fifty dollars buys you the opportunity to take two deer – hundreds of dollars worth of meat when compared to grocery store prices.
• Learn The Basics Of Birding At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Monday, February 15, 2010
  If you’ve ever wondered what is singing that sweet morning song, then join us at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort for an introductory workshop on the basics of birding from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.
• An Elk Hunt That Benefits Summer Camp Program For Kids, This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, February 15, 2010
  See two of the state’s top non-typical bull elk – both taken during the 2009 season – on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Feb. 20 and 21.
• New State Record Certified For Bull Elk With Non-typical Antlers; Taken On Public Access Land
  Monday, February 15, 2010
  Kentucky has a new state record for a bull elk with non-typical antlers.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Getting Organized For Fishing Season
  Thursday, February 11, 2010
  It happens every spring. On the first few fishing trips of the year, I’ll start looking for the bait that I invariably left at home. “I know I bought some peanut butter and jelly colored jigs last fall,” I’ll think to myself, “but they aren’t in my jig box. I would love to throw one right now, but I can’t find them.”
• Salato Wildlife Education Center Re-opens Feb. 16
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort will re-open for the season beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16. We invite you to come out and join us as we resume regular business hours. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming spring programs.
• Valentine’s weekend finds true love on "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  At 81, see how the unconditional love of dogs keeps one southern sportsman young on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Feb. 13 and 14.
• Youth waterfowl hunt at Ballard WMA canceled due to flooding; Boatwright WMA remains open
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  The Ballard Wildlife Management Area (WMA) youth waterfowl hunts scheduled for this weekend, Feb. 6 – 7, have been canceled due to Ohio River flooding. The area is located in Ballard County.
• Bobwhite Bobwhite Quail Restoration Featured This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, February 01, 2010
  Biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are joining forces with landowners and members of Quail Unlimited in an effort to restore the state’s bobwhite quail population. “Kentucky Afield” television airs a progress report from Webster County on KET this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6 and 7.
• Conservation Officers Seize 36 Illegal Deer, Turkeys From Livingston County Man
  Friday, January 29, 2010
  A Livingston County man faces time in jail and thousands of dollars in fines and costs after conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources seized 34 illegal deer and two wild turkeys from his home Tuesday, January 26.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Make Your Property Less Attractive To Bears, Nuisance Wildlife
  Thursday, January 28, 2010
  Southeastern Kentucky’s black bears are in their dens for the winter. Now is the perfect time for area residents to bear-proof their property before bears re-emerge in spring.
• Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Goes to John James Audubon State Park
  Tuesday, April 20, 2004
  Break-out of your everyday routine by opening your eyes to a whole new world -- the outdoors!
• State Record Paddlefish Caught In Ohio River
  Tuesday, April 13, 2004
  William Chumbler of Calvert City, Kentucky Hooks State Record