Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Serving People,
Conserving Fish & Wildlife

To learn more about the Department’s mission and programs, please follow this page and visit https://fw.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx.

08/29/2026

One week until archery deer season means one more week until life starts sounding a lot like this again.

As you spend time prepping for next weekend, here are some reminders before heading into the woods:

1. Prioritize safety first.
2. Double-check your licenses and permits.
3. Consider donating a harvested deer to help local families in need!

For full details on deer season, bag limits, and regulations, check out the Kentucky Hunting & Trapping Guide:https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Documents/huntingguideentire.pdf

Archery season runs from Sept. 5, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027!

It’s the last weekend of the Kentucky State Fair! Don’t miss out on the fun in our booth, where you can:• Purchase your ...
08/29/2026

It’s the last weekend of the Kentucky State Fair! Don’t miss out on the fun in our booth, where you can:

• Purchase your hunting or fishing license
• Become a member of Kentucky Wild
• Enter the Kentucky elk hunt drawing
• Talk with biologists and game wardens
• Purchase official merchandise

You can find us in the Kentucky Expo Center - South Wing B on “Main Street”

We hope to see you there!

We had a WILD time in the KY State Fair booth for yesterday’s Kentucky Wild Day! Participants learned about the conserva...
08/26/2026

We had a WILD time in the KY State Fair booth for yesterday’s Kentucky Wild Day! Participants learned about the conservation of freshwater mussels, birds, and bats, enjoyed photo-ops with Buddy Bat, and got to see a LIVE eastern hellbender!

You can still drop by to become a Kentucky Wild member, chat with us about current conservation projects, and to purchase official merchandise.

Find us in South Wing B on “Main Street” daily until the fair wraps up on Sunday, August 30th.

You can also join Kentucky Wild online anytime here: https://bit.ly/3q7pt0J

It’s hard to believe that August is coming to a close, and with that, the 2026 Summer Turkey Brood survey, too!If you’ve...
08/25/2026

It’s hard to believe that August is coming to a close, and with that, the 2026 Summer Turkey Brood survey, too!

If you’ve spotted a turkey brood this summer, submit your report today! Your participation is truly appreciated and makes a real difference for Kentucky’s wild turkeys.

While we do love seeing photos of your sightings in the comments, that information does not go to our biologist. So, if you have an observation to report, please do so at this link: https://tinyurl.com/KYTurkeyBroodSurvey

THEN, after you've submitted your report, feel free to share your photos!

The survey ends August 31. If you see something, say something.

🔗 To review survey instructions and learn more:https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Documents/Brood_Survey_App_Instructions.pdf

We want to take a moment to recognize an outstanding accomplishment of one of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s very own!Plea...
08/22/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize an outstanding accomplishment of one of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s very own!

Please join us in congratulating Private Lands Program Coordinator Jacob Stewart, the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Conservation Cooperator of the Year Award, given by the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts.

In the words of the KACD, this award recognizes “individuals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment have strengthened the conservation of Kentucky's natural resources and enriched the partnerships that make conservation successful across our Commonwealth.”

Jacob's unwavering commitment to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s mission to conserve​, protect, and enhance the state’s fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats is displayed in his everyday work: from sharing his expertise with landowners to supporting local conservation districts, and much more.

We are proud of Jacob’s passion for conserving Kentucky’s natural resources and his willingness to share that passion with others, bettering the Commonwealth for generations to come.

Thank you, Jacob!

08/21/2026

Happy Fishing Friday!

Last week, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife staff from across the agency, alongside volunteers, spent the morning preparing nearly 5,000 Lake Sturgeon for their upcoming release into the Upper Cumberland River.

These Lake Sturgeon were marked to distinguish their hatch group before stocking, and some even received a PIT tag— a tiny microchip that allows biologists to track growth, movement, and survival throughout the fish’s life.

This is all part of a greater restoration project, bringing a thriving Lake Sturgeon population back to the waters of Kentucky’s Cumberland River once again!

Head over to KDFWR - Bluegrass Region to see a full video of the clipping process ➡️

Hip hip hooray! Dove season is on the way!Speaking of hip… have you filled out your HIP survey yet?If you plan to hunt m...
08/20/2026

Hip hip hooray! Dove season is on the way!

Speaking of hip… have you filled out your HIP survey yet?

If you plan to hunt migratory birds this fall, you must fill out the Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey before you can do so legally.

The process takes less than 5 minutes!

Log in to "My Profile" and navigate to “HIP Migratory Bird Survey.” After completion, you will receive a confirmation number that must be written on your hunting license or Kentucky Migratory Bird/Waterfowl Permit.

Fill it out here: https://app.fw.ky.gov/myprofile/

Save the Date: Celebrate Kentucky Wild's birthday on Saturday, September 19th!Join us from 10am to 3pm at Country Boy Br...
08/19/2026

Save the Date: Celebrate Kentucky Wild's birthday on Saturday, September 19th!

Join us from 10am to 3pm at Country Boy Brewing's Georgetown taproom and take part in the festivities:

* Habitat and wildlife demonstrations
* Native plant sale
* Chat with wildlife biologists
* LIVE wildlife from the Salato Wildlife Education Center

PLUS become a Kentucky Wild member and purchase official merchandise

And More!

More details to follow, so stay tuned!

Kentucky Wild supports the statewide conservation of vulnerable and declining non-game wildlife including songbirds, pollinators, bats, salamanders, and more. Learn more and become a member here: https://bit.ly/3q7pt0J

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Frankfort, KY
40601

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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