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Tennessee man to pay nearly $10K for hunting violations in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Tennessee man will pay nearly $10,000 in fines, court costs and restitution after pleading guilty Feb. 2 in Martin Circuit Court to five hunting-related offenses in Martin County last fall. Court records show Tanner Smelcer, 24, of Beas Lane Hollow Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urges public to report wild pig sightings
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking residents of Printer and surrounding areas in Floyd County to report sightings of wild pigs after the detection of a group in April. In a press release issued Friday, the department emphasized the serious threat wild pigs pose to native wildlife, agriculture
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Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry supplied venison for nearly one-half million meals in 2023
Record number of hunter-donated deer used to help neighbors experiencing hunger FRANKFORT — Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry posted its highest-ever totals in 2023 with its ongoing efforts to fight hunger by facilitating the processing, packaging and delivery of healthful ground venison meat. Kentucky hunters donated more than 3,000 legally harvested deer to the program
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Don’t let ticks ruin a day outdoors: Take simple steps to prevent tick bites
As temperatures rise and the days get longer, people are spending more time hunting, fishing, hiking and enjoying the outdoors. This is also the time of year when tick activity is increasing across the state. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reminds the public to take precautions against tick bites, which can transmit
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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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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hiring conservation officers
Application period now open for 2024 recruit class FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is currently accepting applications to fill conservation officer positions in multiple counties. Applications will be accepted through April 17. Applicants must be 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. The online application must be completed
