Outdoors

September 28, 2026

Local Headlines

[ September 25, 2026 ] Cards on the Road Tonight Taking on the Eastern Eagles Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Wanted Individual Apprehended After Drone-Assisted Search in Pulaski County Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Monticello Mayor Kenny Catron Elected City Official of the Year Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Special Deer Hunt Begins Today Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log Local News

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.

Walleyes Broodstock Collection Continues on Cumberland River

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Even Bigger Walleye!Our walleye broodstock collection on the Upper Cumberland River continues — and the team caught an even larger fish yesterday!This walleye measured 30.8 inches and weighed 11.76 pounds. Just like the others, this fish […]

Team Kentucky To Begin Annual Targeting of Harmful and Invasive Roadside Vegetation

March 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

To prevent infrastructure damage and maintain roadway visibility, Team Kentucky’s transportation crews will soon begin roadside treatments targeting invasive and harmful vegetation. “There’s a lot that goes into maintaining the integrity and safety of our roads,” […]

Kentucky to host largest annual “Archery in the Schools” state tournaments

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky will host the nation’s largest annual school archery tournaments March 13-14, 2026, as 9,241 student archers from 415 schools are expected to compete in the Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye Tournament. […]