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Inez hunter bags potential state record whitetail buck
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Wesley Young from Inez may have written his name in the record books by harvesting what could be the new state record for a typical whitetail deer. The impressive 13-point buck he brought down in the steep hollers of Martin County boasts a gross score of 214 inches.…
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Spring wild turkey hunting season opens in April
Kentuckians and visitors alike are gearing up for one of the state’s most anticipated outdoor traditions: turkey hunting season. Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in nature, experiencing the thrill of the hunt among the burgeoning spring flora and fauna. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has officially announced the dates for the 2024 turkey…
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Fishing and hunting license year runs March 1-Feb. 28
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PRESS RELEASE Licenses and permits to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky in the coming license year are on sale now. The commonwealth offers some of the finest outdoor opportunities available anywhere. The 2024-2025 license year starts March 1 and runs through Feb. 28 of next year. License and permit…
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Chronic wasting disease confirmed in Kentucky for first time
FRANKFORT — Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced Thursday 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…
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Squirrel season underway
Squirrel hunting season in Kentucky officially kicked off this past Saturday. The season runs until Nov. 10, after which hunters will have to hang up their gear for the first weekend of the modern firearms deer season, scheduled for Nov. 11-12. The season will resume Nov. 13 and continue uninterrupted through Feb. 29, 2024. For…
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Elk permit drawing and dates announced
Livestream at MAC “The Hunt Starts Here” as the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1997 elk release. Elk quota hunting applications for the celebratory season are on sale through April 30 and hunting season runs from Sept. 10 through Jan. 4. The annual random drawing will take…
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