Outdoors

Recent Kentucky rainfall giving plants a boost, expert says

July 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Parts of Kentucky have received more than 5 inches of rainfall since the beginning of July, and while the wet weather has caused flooding in some areas, a local plant expert says it […]

Outdoors

Meade County announces historic transfer of Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area

July 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Meade County Fiscal Court is proud to announce the official transfer of the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area to Meade County, marking a historic milestone in the restoration of one of the county’s […]

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife’s EIT Team Restores 28,000 Feet of Stream at Lake Barkley

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

Approximately 28,000 linear feet of stream was restored along Blue Spring Creek and adjacent tributaries located in Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Golf Course in Trigg County! Staff from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Engineering, […]

Tracking Kentucky’s Bats: Summer Field Work in Action

July 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

Bat Field Work During the summer months, our staff stays busy with bat work throughout the state. Biologists rely on emergence counts (counting bats as they leave their roost for the night) to document the […]

Get Registered Now for the 2026 BGAD Deer Hunt Application

July 7, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) 2026 deer hunt applications are live! There are youth and adult applications— both must be submitted online no later than July 31, 2026. Reminders: •There will be 50 hunters […]

Recent Kentucky weather triggers flying ant swarms

July 6, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Swarms of flying ants have been appearing across Kentucky, and a University of Kentucky entomologist says the phenomenon is tied to recent weather conditions. Ants are typically found on the ground near their […]

Kentucky game wardens focus on boater safety over July 4 holiday weekend

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will step up patrols on Kentucky’s waterways during the upcoming Independence Day weekend, working to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and responsible boating experience. The increased patrols […]

As warm weather continues, officials are urging the public to stay tick-aware

July 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX News) — Warm weather means more time outside — but it also means more encounters with ticks. Hannah Tiffin with the UK Extension Office says ticks are especially common in wooded areas, tall grass […]

Trout Thriving in the Lake Cumberland Tailwater: What Fisheries Biologists Found Last Week”

June 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

Last week, the team at the Southeast Fisheries Division sampled the Lake Cumberland tailwater to monitor the trout population— Several impressive trout were observed during sampling, including a 25-inch brown trout that weighed close to […]

Do you have a young hunter at home, counting down the days until the fall season?

June 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

Do you have a young hunter at home, counting down the days until the fall season? Or maybe you, yourself, are excited to get out for the first time this fall! If that’s you, and […]

Did you know – 80% of Kentucky’s 200+ native that fishes are rarely encountered by most people?

June 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

Did you know – 80% of Kentucky’s 200+ native fishes include darters, minnows, suckers, small sunfishes, and other groups that are rarely encountered by most people? These fish may be easy to overlook, but they […]

Life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites is on the rise. Here’s what you should know

June 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

(AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. […]