<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:kygovnews="http://kentucky.gov/Newsroom"><channel><title>Kentucky.gov newsroom</title><link>https://newsroom.ky.gov/_layouts/15/Fwk.Webparts.Agency.Ui/newslistfeed.aspx</link><description>Kentucky.gov News</description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:42:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>Kentucky.gov</generator><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-US</language><image><title>Fish and Wildlife: Pages</title><url>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/_layouts/15/images/siteIcon.png</url><link>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx</link></image><item><title>Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold quarterly meeting May 25</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=603</link><description>Members of the public can view the meeting in person and online</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 19:18:08 GMT</pubDate><guid 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Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=599</link><description>Two new wildlife management areas to open for spring turkey season</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:45:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=599</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/599/kentucky_map_-_ferguson_&amp;_gabbard_wmas.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Kentucky’s spring turkey hunting returns</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=598</link><description>Expect more eager gobblers this season</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:04:19 GMT</pubDate><guid 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17-18</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:33:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=595</guid></item><item><title>Salato Wildlife Education Center begins new season March 14</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=594</link><description>One of Kentucky's top family destinations offers wildlife experiences</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:12:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=594</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting postponed</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=593</link><description>Meeting to be rescheduled</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:36:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=593</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission meets March 3</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=592</link><description>Public welcome to attend in person or view online</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:38:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=592</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/592/Commission Meeting Notice - March 3, 2023.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife regulations amended</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=591</link><description>Changes to several Kentucky Administrative Regulations now 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isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=586</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/586/Conservation Officer and K-9 cropped.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife regulations amended</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=585</link><description>Changes to several Kentucky Administrative Regulations now effective</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:55:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=585</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/585/Regulation-Update-Graphic-2_(1).jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Public access on Rockcastle River WMA expands by 513 acres</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=584</link><description>Recent reclamation project plugged 18 orphaned gas wells on Pulaski County wildlife management area</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:17:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=584</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/584/Rockcastle River WMA, Toby Baker, resized for web.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Five fined for illegally guiding hunters in Calloway County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=583</link><description>Kentucky Fish and Wildlife investigation also uncovers illegal use of bait in the CWD Surveillance Zone</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:41:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=583</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/583/Law-Enforcement-Media-Image-4.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Recycle your natural Christmas trees to provide fish habitat</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=582</link><description>Annual program uses evergreens to make aquatic cover</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:07:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=582</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/582/Christmas tree recycling.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Zebra mussels detected in Williamstown Lake</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=581</link><description>Invasive species is problematic for Kentucky’s native mussels</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:01:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=581</guid></item><item><title>Wild-harvested game and fish are tasty holiday meal options</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=580</link><description>Store-bought turkey doesn’t have to be the main course this Thanksgiving</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=580</guid></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold quarterly meeting Dec. 2</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=579</link><description>Members of the public can attend in person or view online</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:11:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=579</guid></item><item><title>Drought impacts special waterfowl hunt days at two Ballard County WMAs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=578</link><description>Youth-only and Military/Veteran-only waterfowl hunts canceled this weekend at Ballard WMA; Fewer blinds available at Boatwright WMA</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:30:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=578</guid></item><item><title>Commission nomination meeting set for Nov. 28 in Morehead</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=574</link><description>Opportunity for public to recommend local hunters and anglers for seat on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:08:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=574</guid></item><item><title>Commission nomination meeting set for Nov. 29 in Cave City</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=575</link><description>Opportunity for public to recommend local hunters and anglers for seat on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:07:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=575</guid></item><item><title>Commission nomination meeting set for Nov. 29 in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=576</link><description>Opportunity for public to recommend local hunters and anglers for seat on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:07:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=576</guid></item><item><title>Commission nomination meeting set for Nov. 28 in Bowling Green</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=577</link><description>Opportunity for public to recommend local hunters and anglers for seat on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:07:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=577</guid></item><item><title>Apply now for special waterfowl hunts at state fish hatcheries</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=573</link><description>Quota hunts available to youths/mentors and mobility-impaired hunters</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=573</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/573/Geese in snow, Baker.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Kentucky’s modern gun deer hunting season upcoming</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=572</link><description>Historically, most deer hunters are in the woods during the modern gun season, which this year opens Nov. 12 and continues through Nov. 27.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:02:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=572</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/572/Hunter Orange_7.2.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Avian Influenza Detected in Jefferson County Waterfowl</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=571</link><description>Federal authorities have confirmed the presence of avian flu in waterfowl in Jefferson County.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:27:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=571</guid></item><item><title>Bear hunting regulations streamlined</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=570</link><description>Simplified bear hunting regulations are now in place in Kentucky.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:22:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=570</guid></item><item><title>Voluntary deer and elk check stations planned for Harlan, Bell counties in November</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=569</link><description>The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources plans to operate voluntary check stations in two southeastern Kentucky counties on three weeke</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:23:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=569</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/569/CWD Check Station for web.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Apply online for Mentor-Youth Dove Hunts</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=568</link><description>Online applications are being accepted through Aug.12 at fw.ky.gov for special mentor-youth dove hunts.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:32:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=568</guid></item><item><title>Test drive a fishing license at no cost</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=567</link><description>Free fishing days June 4-5 in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 16:24:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=567</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/567/Minor Clark hatchery, kids derby.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold quarterly meeting June 3</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=566</link><description>Members of the public can attend in person or view online.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 20:31:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=566</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/566/Commission Meeting Notice - June 3, 2022.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife regulations amended</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=565</link><description>Changes to several Kentucky Administrative Regulations now effective</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 17:12:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=565</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/565/doe group 2 for web.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Wild turkey studies underway</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=564</link><description>Focus on causes of decline in state’s harvest</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 21:07:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=564</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/564/Mayapple turkey for web.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting May 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Opening</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=557</link><description>Donations add around 1,800 acres for public hunting, other recreational use</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:20:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=557</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/557/Harris-DickersonRegionalLocator.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Kleber WMA Rifle, Pistol Ranges Closed</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=556</link><description>Closure will allow for inspections, repairs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:34:01 GMT</pubDate><guid 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questions</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:57:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=554</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/554/LRL smallmouth.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Avian Influenza Detected in Ballard County Waterfowl</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=553</link><description>Recent testing confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples from two sick snow geese.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:51:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=553</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/553/Snow goose 2.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Road Gates for Salt River Public Access Reopen</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=552</link><description>Gates to Old River Road in Anderson County are now unlocked, providing anglers miles of easier access to the Salt River.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:06:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=552</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/552/River Road reopens.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting Feb. 18</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=551</link><description>The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a special called video teleconference meeting at 8:30 a.m. (EST) 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Sept. 3, 2021.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Farmers Can Make Money From Crop Fields Already Harvested</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=542</link><description>Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will pay farmers up to $10,000 to open fields to public dove hunting.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:07:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=542</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/542/Dove hunters.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Public workshop planned to discuss potential dam removal</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=541</link><description>The Department of Fish and Wildlife will lead a community discussion concerning potential options to address an aging dam near Georgetown.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:38:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=541</guid></item><item><title>Five Locations Slated to Receive Life Jacket Loaner Stations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=540</link><description>New program makes it easier for boaters to safely enjoy the water</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:13:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=540</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/540/Loaner Station II.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting June 29</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=539</link><description>The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a special called video teleconference meeting at 3 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, June 29.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:57:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=539</guid></item><item><title>Conservation officer’s follow-up prompts multi-state investigation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=538</link><description>Two Tennessee men facing hunting-related charges in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:51:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=538</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/538/Law Enforcement Update (2).jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Commission nomination meeting set for July 12 in Barren County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=537</link><description>Opportunity for public to nominate candidates to Kentucky’s Fish and Wildlife Commission</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:48:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=537</guid></item><item><title>Test drive a fishing license</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=536</link><description>Try your hand at fishing in Kentucky at no charge June 5-6, 2021 during free fishing weekend.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:46:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=536</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold meeting June 4</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=535</link><description>The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a video teleconference meeting at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) on Friday, June 4.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:50:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=535</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/535/Commission Meeting Notice - 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Prestonsburg</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=400</link><description>Opportunity for public to nominate candidates to Kentucky’s Fish and Wildlife Commission</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:30:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=400</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/400/7th-District-2019.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Kentucky’s Crossbow Deer Season Extended</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=399</link><description>Kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field with their crossbows, after a proposal to expand the season was approved.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:42:44 GMT</pubDate><guid 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County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=397</link><description>Largemouth bass from Corinth Lake in Grant County will be removed in the coming weeks to alleviate overcrowding and improve growth rates.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 16:17:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=397</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/397/Shocking.jpg</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Sealed offers being accepted for three bison calves</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=396</link><description>The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is selling three bison calves.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 15:35:57 GMT</pubDate><guid 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an enjoyable time while staying safe on the water.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 17:43:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=394</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/394/LE.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Public meeting on Lake Malone set for May 28</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=393</link><description>Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife  will hold a meeting May 28 to gather public input concerning regulations at Lake Malone.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 18:52:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=393</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Two Tailwater Floats for Summer Smallmouth 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2019 16:16:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=391</guid></item><item><title>Salato Sampler Fundraiser Set for June 1 in Frankfort</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=390</link><description>Enjoy the best of Kentucky’s food and drink while supporting the Salato Wildlife Education Center at the 16th annual Salato Sampler June 1.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 19:57:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=390</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/390/01 Whiskey bent.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Ceremony Honors Fallen Kentucky Conservation 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10</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=386</link><description>Members of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will conduct committee meetings starting at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) Friday, May 10.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 18:45:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=386</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/386/bull elk.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Angler reveals how he caught Kentucky’s new state record largemouth bass</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=385</link><description>Tune to “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend for a profile of the angler who caught the new state record largemouth bass.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 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Kleber Wildlife Management Area (WMA) recently expanded by 378 acres in Owen County. The new area is now open for turkey hunting</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:13:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=377</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/377/Spring Turkey hunting.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Prevention may ease some of the most common bear issues</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=376</link><description>The arrival of spring means bear activity is on the rise in Kentucky. 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This weather makes the striped bass in Lake Cumberland hungry.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:51:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=375</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/375/kristinstriper00000078.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Cutthroat Trout Added to Cumberland River</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=374</link><description>Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources stocked 38,000 cutthroat trout in late March in the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:14:22 GMT</pubDate><guid 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Range Temporarily Closed on Weekdays</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=366</link><description>The rifle tube range at Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area in Grant County is temporarily closed on weekdays.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:43:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=366</guid></item><item><title>New waterfowl hunting and fishing regulations proposed</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=365</link><description>The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed several new hunting and fishing regulations at its meeting March 8.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:47:06 GMT</pubDate><guid 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GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=335</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Optimistic Outlook for the Upcoming Waterfowl Season</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=334</link><description>The first snippets of snow fell this week put a smile on the faces of Kentucky waterfowl hunters.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:48:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=FishandWildlife&amp;prId=334</guid><kygovnews:FeaturedImage>https://newsroom.ky.gov/FishandWildlife/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/334/canadas0001.JPG</kygovnews:FeaturedImage></item><item><title>Conservation Officers Assist Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy In Apprehending 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U.S. Rep. 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