kentucky fish and wildlife

KY Fish and Wildlife Seeks To Curb Invasive Carp Population In Tournament

John Walker — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:23:48 +0000

A March fishing tournament is set to curb the growing population of the invasive Asian carp in the region.

Kentucky Agency Asks Public to Report Diseased Deer

The Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:01:12 +0000

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking for the public's help in locating deer suffering from a disease that's prevalent in warm weather.

Kentucky Law Enforcement to Participate in Nationwide Safe Boating Program

the associated press — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:58:47 +0000

Boaters in Kentucky will be under a little extra scrutiny today as state law enforcement agencies participate in the nationwide Operation Dry Water program.

White-Nose Syndrome in Breckinridge Could Threaten Area Populations

Rose Krzton-Presson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:42:31 +0000

Wildlife officials say the fatal fungus called white nose syndrome affecting bats across the U.S. has been confirmed in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was discovered in Trigg County in April, but the three sites in Breckinridge County indicate that the disease is spreading in the commonwealth. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologist Andy Randomski says biologists at the Clarks River Wildlife Refuge in our region have been working to monitor bat populations in the area and hopefully prevent the spread into this area.