Outdoors

Permit now required at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife-managed, leased or affiliated shooting ranges

March 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

An amendment to a state administrative regulation governing shooting ranges on wildlife management areas and other lands overseen by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources completed the legislative approval process this week, establishing […]

Got turkey hunting questions? KY Afield Spring Turkey Q and A Show Live this Evening

March 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

Got turkey hunting questions? We’ve got answers—LIVE. Tune in to the Kentucky Afield Spring Turkey Q&A Show this Monday, March 23 at 7:00 PM ET! This year’s panel includes: • Chad Miles (Host) • Zak […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife biologists identify genetic markers linked to enhanced size potential in native largemouth bass

March 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources researchers have found the genetic keys to unlocking the potential for bigger largemouth bass, the most popular species sought by anglers. Biologists with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to open new public shooting range at Veterans Memorial WMA in Scott County

March 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will open a new public shooting range at Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Scott County on Wednesday, March 18. The newly constructed range will provide […]

Forestry Services Started Prescribed Burns Over the Weekend

March 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

On Saturday, fire crews on the Daniel Boone National Forest completed one of the largest single-period prescribed burn operations in the Southern Appalachians—treating 9,100 acres across three counties. These operations strengthened forest health, reduced hazardous […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hosts public listening sessions for input on boat dock, shoreline use regulations on department-owned lakes

March 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources regulates boat docks and shoreline uses for 11 department/state-owned lakes it manages through a permit system. Department officials are planning to recommend amending these permit regulations for […]

Outdoors

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold quarterly meeting March 20 at Salato Wildlife Education Center

March 13, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has scheduled a meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) on Friday, March 20, 2026. The meeting will take place in the Schaaf Room at the Salato Wildlife Education Center […]

Allergy season in full swing, pharmacist recommends prevention

March 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WBKO) -Spring does not officially begin until Friday, March 20, but allergy season is already underway. According to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey, more than one-quarter of U.S. adults and nearly one in five […]

Spring Hunting Guide is now available!

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

The wait is over, Kentucky hunters! The 2026 Kentucky Spring Hunting Guide is now available! Whether you’re getting ready for turkey season or planning other spring hunting opportunities, now is the perfect time to start […]

Harvesting hope through new partnership with hunters and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife

March 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Boone Brothers, a Lexington-based hunting ministry has partnered with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to convert harvested deer meat into ready-to-eat jerky for children in central Kentucky school districts. Boone Brothers, founded by former Southland […]

New Shooting Range Permit — Free for Annual License Holders

March 9, 2026 Kisha Jones

New Shooting Range Permit — Free for Annual License Holders If you enjoy practicing at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife–managed shooting ranges, there’s a new permit requirement to be aware of. The good news: it’s free […]

Kentucky Fire Season Continues

March 6, 2026 Eric Criswell

Dry weather this week and leave burning season will be here soon.