Lisa Jackson Kdfwr

Apr 7, 2024 | pmg-ky2.com | Lisa Jackson |Lisa Jackson Kdfwr

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has opened two new tracts of land for public access in eastern and north-central Kentucky just in time for spring turkey hunting. The spring gobbler seasons kick off with the youth-only season followed by the general hunting season (April 13-May 5). Located entirely in Morgan County near West Liberty, Horse Mill Branch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) now provides nearly 640 acres for hunting and outdoor recreation in eastern Kentucky.

Feb 11, 2024 | pmg-ky2.com | Lisa Jackson |Lisa Jackson Kdfwr

Researchers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have a new resource to aid in ongoing efforts to track and conserve wildlife. With the participation of key partners, wildlife biologists have installed three Motus Wildlife Tracking System stations in Kentucky since January 2023. The Motus system is an international network of researchers that use automated radio telemetry to track numerous species of birds, bats and insects.

Jan 10, 2024 | pmg-ky2.com | Lisa Jackson |Lisa Jackson Kdfwr

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have scheduled a public meeting in Ballard County to address chronic wasting disease and the agency’s response after the disease was detected in the county this past December. The public meeting will take place from 7-9 p.m. (EST) Thursday at Grace Church, 3752 Paducah Rd. (Hwy. 60), in La Center.

Dec 24, 2023 | pmg-ky2.com | Lisa Jackson |Lisa Jackson Kdfwr

Help improve Kentucky’s fisheries by donating your natural Christmas tree to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program this holiday season. “The spirit of giving doesn’t have to end after the holidays,” said Spencer Phillips, supervisor of the fish habitat branch.

Dec 17, 2023 | pmg-ky2.com | Lisa Jackson |Lisa Jackson Kdfwr

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced last week that Kentucky has joined the list of states across the country with a confirmed detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal neurologic disease that affects deer, elk and other species in the deer family. Two independent types of tests were performed on tissue collected from a 2 ½-year-old male white-tailed deer that was harvested by a hunter in Ballard County in November.