Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urge boater safety over holiday weekend, extra patrols around the lake

Saturday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources game wardens will be increasing patrols around Lake Cumberland and across the state to help keep waterways safe over the holiday weekend. This increased effort is held in […]

Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Mackenzie Foster was recently named a 2024 Recovery Champion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Foster works as an Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. She received […]

KY Fish and Wildlife encouraging safety on the water during holiday

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is urging Memorial Day boaters to prioritize safety. The department is prioritizing two safety precautions: wearing a life jacket and boating sober. Kentucky law requires each occupant of a boat to […]

KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife to hold prescribed burns around Lake Cumberland

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced it plans to hold prescribed burns around Lake Cumberland. These burns will take place periodically throughout the remainder of March and April. Fire experts conduct these […]

Junction City man arrested by fish and wildlife officer

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

A Junction City man was arrested locally by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife over the weekend. 38-year-old Jesse Horseman was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of marijuana and operating a boat or […]

KY Fish and Wildlife accepting donations of natural Christmas trees

Friday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting donations of natural Christmas trees. From now until January 15, Fish and Wildlife will begin accepting unwanted live Christmas trees for recycling. The donated trees will […]

Meeting to fill local seat on Fish and Wildlife Commission will be today

Wednesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

A meeting to nominate local candidates to fill the 9th District seat on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held this evening at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center in Somerset. This district […]

KY Fish and Wildlife releases statement about body found at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland

Monday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife released a statement to WJRS News about the discovery of a body at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland last week. Fish and Wildlife say the body belonged to […]

Fish Hatchery to host senior fishing derby next week

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its annual Catch A Smile Senior Fishing Derby next Tuesday. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon with registration beginning at 8. This is a free […]

Adair native named KY Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division Director

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County native has been named the Director of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Law Enforcement Division. Colonel Jeremy McQueary is a native of neighboring Adair County and was recently promoted to […]

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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urge boater safety over holiday weekend, extra patrols around the lake

Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

KY Fish and Wildlife encouraging safety on the water during holiday

KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife to hold prescribed burns around Lake Cumberland

Junction City man arrested by fish and wildlife officer

KY Fish and Wildlife accepting donations of natural Christmas trees

Meeting to fill local seat on Fish and Wildlife Commission will be today

KY Fish and Wildlife releases statement about body found at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland

Fish Hatchery to host senior fishing derby next week

Adair native named KY Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division Director

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