Outdoors

Fall Dove Quota Hunt Applications is Open

August 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

The application period for the fall dove quota hunts is open! Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will host four dove quota hunts and four traditional mentor/youth quota hunts, happening in early September. All applications are due […]

Hunting Season Dates

August 11, 2026 Eric Criswell

Happyhunting!

Kentucky forestry crews continue to assist with Washington state wildfire

August 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Crews from the Kentucky Division of Forestry is beginning its second week assisting Washington crews with wildfire suppression. PREVIOUS: Kentucky crews assist with Washington state wildfire Several portions continue to burn, but the […]

It’s Official: Apply Now for the 2027 Kentucky Elk Hunt

August 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

It’s hard to believe it’s already here, but the 2027 Elk Hunt application period is officially open! There are 500 permits available through the drawing for the 2027 season: 140 bull firearms, 164 cow firearms, […]

Spring Turkey Season Trespassing Case in Adair County Leads to Multiple Charges

August 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

During spring turkey season, Lt. Bryan Dolen followed up on a trespassing complaint in Adair County. It was reported that a suspect had trespassed and harvested a turkey illegally. Following a thorough investigation, Lt. Dolen […]

Get Registered for the upcoming Range Day

July 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

Gordon Runyon Jr and Jason Bertram will be hosting a range day for the Hunter Safety Card at the Wayne County Sportsman Club on August 15 th from 10:00 am til 12:00 noon. There will […]

Prepare for the field with Kentucky’s “Hunter Education Day”

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

To help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field this fall, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide “Hunter Education Day” on the first […]

Black Bear Sightings are on Increase

July 23, 2026 Eric Criswell

Sightings of young black bears increase with summer roaming Kentucky Fish and Wildlife shares practical information to help understand and live safely with bears. — Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, […]

Have you encountered any wild turkeys this month?

July 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

Have you encountered any wild turkeys this month? (Particularly hens with and without young turkey poults) If so, make sure you fill out our 2026 Summer Turkey Brood Survey! Your observations help our team track […]

Tree maintenance can reduce storm damage risk, expert says

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Strong winds can turn trees into hazards for roofs and power lines, but a local tree expert says routine maintenance can reduce that risk before the next round of severe weather. The danger […]

Kentucky state parks hosting park exploration challenge

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The America250 Kentucky State Parks Challenge goes live July 20. The challenge is hosted on the Kentucky State Parks app. Participants can check in at each location they explore, earn digital badges and […]

Kentucky celebrates World Snake Day

July 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Thursday is World Snake Day, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is reminding the commonwealth about the wonders of its slithering inhabitants. News According to the department, Kentucky is […]