Kentucky Fish and Wildlife accepting applications for fall dove quota hunts. Mentor/youth hunts also available. Applications open Aug. 5 to Aug. 16. fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Ken…

Whaaaa? A #dove #hunting guide AND #waterfowl guide? Yep. It's our 2fer. Click this link to get the intel: fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Documents…

Pulaski County gained a few new residents today in the form of Buck Darters! Sampling was conducted before stocking today, and Buck Darters stocked in previous years, as well as some naturally spawned darters, were observed. #ConservationFisheries

#Conservation at work.

Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Fall Hunting Preview Hunting seasons for more than a dozen game species open in Kentucky this fall - fw.ky.gov/Kentucky-Afiel…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife staff receive national awards - Three employees honored for contributions to conservation and education fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Ken…

A meeting of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held this morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Frankfort, Ky. A livestream of the meeting is available via the agency website at fw.ky.gov.

Kentucky’s quota hunt application period open through Sept. 30 - Apply now for special deer, waterfowl, sandhill crane and pheasant hunts. fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Ken…

Kentucky’s deer season starts Sept. 7. Three new counties included as part of CWD Surveillance Zone. fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Ken…

Our September #BirdOfTheMonth is... the Eastern screech-owl! Specifically, Luna Lovegood – our animal ambassador at Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky. Learn more & submit your Eastern screech owl photos to our photo contest: ow.ly/pUtb50Tfmnx 📸USFWS

Game Warden Cody Berry and his police dog, Gambit, recently participated in the "Running Signal 9" 5K race hosted by KSP Trooper Houk in Campbellsville. Proceeds from the race will benefit Kentucky State Police Post 15's "Shop with a Trooper" program.

#Archery season for #deer in #Kentucky opens tomorrow. RU Ready?

Know before you go! Download one of our fall hunting guides to help you plan a successful outing across Kentucky. fw.ky.gov/More/Pages/Gui…

#ElkfactFriday Elk calves remain as still and silent as possible & are only visited by their mother 4 to 6 times a day until large enough to join the herd. More elk facts➡️rmef.org/elk-facts/ (presented by STIHL USA) #rmef #elk #huntingisconservation

Explore the incredible flora and fauna at the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area in Henderson. 🌸🌿 With over 10,000 acres of wetlands, woodlands, ridges and open fields, this is a beautiful place to visit for nature lovers. 📸: Debbie Bridwell Scott Henderson Tourist Commission

Opening weekend stats: 2,651 deer taken, nearly 1,000 more than 2023. Harvest: 61% bucks, 39% does. Buck breakdown: 89% were 2.5 years old or older. Private lands: 94% of harvest. Top three public land harvest: Land Between the Lakes, Big Rivers WMA, Fort Knox.

Wild turkeys can be found in all 120 counties of KY. 🦃 The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recently completed its wild turkey survey to track the population and support conservation. This photo captures a mother and her young poults. Tag us in your photos! 📸: Pat Howard via Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Back when you had to wear a tie to go #fishing.

BTW, this photo appeared on the May 1941 cover of the #Kentucky #Sportsman.