Early Muzzleloader season for deer is this weekend - October 15-16! 🦌🦺
Check out this informative video to make sure you're prepared for the upcoming hunting seasons!
Find a place to hunt and download the hunting guide: https://bit.ly/3weVwc9
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Become a a Kentucky Conservation Officer
Are you interested in a career as a Kentucky Conservation Officer? Take the first steps in joining our team and apply now: Careers.ky.gov
We are hiring officers with spots open across the state.
Click the Search Jobs button, then enter "Conservation Officer" keywords in Job Search box.
More details here: https://bit.ly/3APxKaJ
We're setup at the KY State Fair!
It takes teamwork to create an awesome experience for you!!
Visit our booth at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎡
For more details about what we've got going on each day: https://bit.ly/3Qtq8BD
Stop by and say hello!
Dove Season 2022 Updates
Dove season is less than ONE MONTH AWAY!
👀Watch the video for updates and Mentor/Youth dove hunts.
APPLY NOW for Mentor/Youth dove hunts. until Aug. 12: https://bit.ly/3zWkeTD
Download and View Hunting and Trapping Guides: https://bit.ly/3cZhJqp
#Takesomeonehunting #HuntKY
Who We Are: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Who we are and what we do.
We are #Thankful to our supporters like you who directly invest in fish and wildlife conservation and recreation through YOUR user fees and Kentucky Wild memberships!
#FishKY #HuntKY #BoatKY #myKYoutdoors #KeepKYWild #TeamKentucky
When It All Comes Together
Season 2 - Episode #6 of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods! Watch Jordan Kelsey knock down a stud central Kentucky buck!!!
#myKYoutdoors #Kentucky #DeerHunting
How did opening weekend of Kentucky’s Modern Firearm Season treat you? 🦌
Season finale of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass Series brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods! 🦌
#mykyoutdoors #kentuckywild #deerhunting #kentucky
Weekend Family Deer Hunting
Season 2 - Episode #5 of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods! Join in on some family fun over the opening weekend of Kentucky’s Modern Firearm season.
#myKYoutdoors #Kentucky #DeerHunting
Second Day Of Modern Firearm Season🦌
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass Series brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods 🦌
#mykyoutdoors #kentuckywild #deerhunting #kentucky
Opening Day Modern Firearm and Early November Archery Hunt
Season 2 - Episode #4 of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods! On this show we’re hunting opening morning of the Modern Firearm season and then jumping into an archery rut hunt from the first week of November.
#myKYoutdoors #Kentucky #DeerHunting
Opening Day Of Modern Firearm Season🦌
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass Series brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods 🦌
#mykyoutdoors #kentuckywild #deerhunting #kentucky
Kentucky Whitetail Rut Report 11/10🦌
Modern Firearm Season Nov. 13-28🦌
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods.
#mykyoutdoors #kentucky #deerhunting
Filling The Freezer - Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass
Season 2 - Episode #3 of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife's Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods! We’re filling the freezer on this show. Watch 2 fun archery doe hunts from central Kentucky.
#myKYoutdoors #DeerHunting #Kentucky
HUNTER ORANGE REQUIREMENTS IN KENTUCKY
BE SEEN and BE SAFE! OPENING DAY for modern gun deer season is this Saturday and ends Nov. 28. By law, all hunters and those accompanying them MUST WEAR blaze orange on the head AND chest/back.
*** Purchase your license TODAY: https://bit.ly/3AL0vEy
*** Need your hunter education card? GET a 1-YEAR EXEMPTION PERMIT HERE https://bit.ly/3wsBMDv (must be accompanied by a Hunter Ed certified or age-exempt mentor)
GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND!
#DeerHunting #takesomeonehunting #myKYoutdoors
Archery Buck Hunt - Ruttin' In The Bluegrass
Season 2 - Episode #2 of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife's Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass brought to you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods! Join Jon Collins on a Kentucky archery buck hunt in central Kentucky.
#myKYoutdoors #Kentucky #DeerHunting
Kentucky Youth Season Hunt - Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass
Season 2 - Episode #1 of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife's Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass brought you by Big & J and Swagger Bipods! Join in on the action from a Kentucky Youth-Only season hunt.
#myKYoutdoors #Kentucky #DeerHunting
Firearms Deer Seasons - Gear Up & Get Out!
Firearms Deer Seasons - Gear Up & Get Out!
Here are the upcoming gun deer seasons in Kentucky:
Archery, Deer & Turkey: now – January 17
Youth/Senior Crossbow, Deer – now – January 17
Crossbow, Deer – now – January 17
Muzzleloader – December 11 – 19
Modern Gun – November 13 – 28
Free Youth Weekend – January 1 – 2, 2022
1. Get your deer hunting checklist here:https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Documents/GearUpGetOutDeer2021.pdf
2. Get geared up at Academy Sports + Outdoors locations in Kentucky
3. Get your Kentucky annual hunting license + deer permit (or resident Sportsman's type license) at fw.ky.gov or Academy Sports
4. Get out there!
#HuntKy #myKYoutdoors #AcademySports #Deer #Hunting
Kentucky Whitetail Rut Report 11/3 🦌
Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass Series🦌
Big & J Swagger Bipods
#mykyoutdoors #kentuckywild #deerhunting #kentucky
Spooky Wildlife: The Not-So-Scary Truth
Join Salato Wildlife Education Center to de-bunk some common myths that surround KY Wild creatures!
Think owls, snakes, and bats are mysterious, intriguing, or downright spooky?? These animals are commonly misunderstood, and their association with Halloween is based upon myths and misconceptions.
Kentucky Whitetail Rut Report 🦌
Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass Series 🦌
Big & J Swagger Bipods
#mykyoutdoors #kentuckywild #deerhunting #kentucky
COMING SOON: Ruttin’ in the Bluegrass Season 2
IN NOVEMBER - We present Season 2 of Ruttin’ in the Bluegrass!
This outdoor adventure will bring you six episodes of Kentucky Whitetail action beginning on 11-10-21!
Our series will feature segments from:
- Archery Season
- Youth Season
- Early Muzzleloader Season
- Modern Firearm Season
Catch all the action on our Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages .
Kentucky Afield magazine: Deer Season + Equipment
BE READY FOR Early Muzzleloader Oct. 16-17, 2021
Find a place to hunt and download the hunting guide: https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Pages/default.aspx
#KyAfieldMagazine #myKYoutdoors #HuntKY #FishKY #GetOutdoors #TeamKentucky
Ruttin' In The Bluegrass
Season 2 of Ruttin’ In The Bluegrass! Watch deer hunts from Kentucky's Archery, Youth-Only, Muzzle-loader, and Modern Firearm Seasons. All shows can be watched right here beginning November 10th!
Apply Now for Conservation Officer Recruit positions
JOIN OUR TEAM! Be a part of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conservation legacy!
We are accepting applications for Conservation Officer Recruit vacancies at Careers.ky.gov. Click "Search Jobs" button then enter: Conservation Officer Recruit
***DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCT. 12***
Help conserve the Commonwealth's fish and wildlife resources and serve its people through a challenging and rewarding career in conservation law enforcement.
Deer Seasons - Get Up & Get Out!!
Are you ready for DEER SEASON? Now is the time to Gear Up!
Here are the upcoming gun deer seasons in Kentucky:
*Youth-only Gun - Oct. 9-10
*Early Muzzleloader Weekend - Oct. 16-17
*Modern Gun Season - Nov. 13-28
*Muzzleloader Week - Dec. 11-19
*Youth Free Deer Weekend - Jan. 1-2
1. Get your deer hunting checklist https://go.usa.gov/xMyh8
2. Get geared up at Academy Sports + Outdoors locations in Kentucky, shop online with the promo codes https://go.usa.gov/xMyh8
3. Get your Kentucky annual hunting license + deer permit (or resident Sportsman's type license) at fw.ky.gov or Academy Sports
4. Get out there!
****NEW RESTRICTIONS IN THE CWD SURVEILLANCE ZONE**** Calloway, Marshall, Graves, Hickman, and Fulton counties.
Updates + Details --- > https://go.usa.gov/xMEmy
#HuntKy #myKYoutdoors #AcademySports #Deer #Hunting
Kentucky Afield LIVE CWD Q&A Sept. 28
Join us LIVE NEXT TUESDAY- September 28th at 7:00 pm Eastern, 6:00 pm Central
Kentucky Afield goes LIVE to answer all your CWD and deer hunting questions.
The panel of experts for this show will consist of:
-- KDFWR CWD Response Lead - Gabe Jenkins
-- State Veterinarian - Dr. Christine Casey
-- KDFWR Law Enforcement - Sgt. Daniel Richardson
Gear Up & Get Out Camping/Hiking Checklist
With temperatures dropping, now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy some camping and hiking in the great Kentucky outdoors!
Download the Gear Up & Get Out Camping and Hiking Checklist https://bit.ly/3zhhyNP and then head to Academy Sports + Outdoors to get everything you need for a fun and safe outdoor adventure!
A great day outdoors ALWAYS begins with fw.ky.gov!
#myKYoutdoors #getoutside #Kystateparks #KeepKYWild
CWD found in deer 8 miles south of Kentucky border
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is activating its Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan after an announcement that a deer in northwest Tennessee – 8 miles from the Kentucky state line – has tested positive for CWD.