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Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses common in animals that can cause human illness ranging from the symptoms of the common cold to life-threatening respiratory infections. According to a...

Churchill Downs has rescheduled the Kentucky Oaks for Sept. 4 and the Kentucky Derby for Sept, 5, pending final approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, which is expected to...

Art Lander’s Outdoors: Squirrel hunting for both food and sport has a long history in Kentucky Feb 21st, 2020 The fox squirrel, one of Kentucky’s two native species, is abundant...

Officials view scientific method of removing Asian carp from Kentucky Lake Kentucky Press News Service Grand Rivers — Federal, state and local officials gathered at Pisgah Bay Monday to observe...

Art Lander’s Outdoors: The muskrat is a native furbearer found in a variety of Kentucky waters Feb 7th, 2020 The Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is a native furbearer found in farm...

Diane was a horse rescued from Eastern Kentucky before the slaughter of 20 horses in that area. She is now housed at the Kentucky Humane Society...

Experimental Asian carp harvest method to be employed at Kentucky Lake during February The deployment of an experimental Asian carp harvest method on Kentucky Lake will impact public access during...

UNION, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2020) -- The Kentucky Department of Parks is auctioning three bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. The cow, heifer and bull are being sold...

  NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - If you own a pet, beware. Wildlife officials say you need to be on the lookout for coyotes, especially this time of the year. It’s...

Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky hunters post another big harvest as deer season comes to close Kentucky’s 2019-20 hunting season for white-tailed deer ended Monday and hunters posted another big harvest,...

Department of Fish and Wildlife researchers to begin major new study on Kentucky’s elk population Researchers will use a helicopter to locate and capture elk this month as part of...

Edwin Evers is a professional bass fisherman from Talala, OK.  He is an 11-time B.A.S.S. tournament winner, including the 2016 Bassmaster Classic.  He has 65 Top Ten finishes and has...

Dec 27th, 2019 Of the more than 150 species of birds that nest in Kentucky, none is more reviled than the Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Of the more than 150...

Art Lander’s Outdoors: Last minute gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and target shooters on your list Dec 20th, 2019 There are just four shopping days until Christmas.Is there an...

Amendments to wildlife regulations proposed Kentucky Press News Service FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed new bear hunting regulations and new procedures for captive cervid facilities at...

GO 'COLD TURKEY' ! Enjoy the December shotgun turkey season (tomorrow through Friday, Dec. 13). Get your annual hunting license + fall turkey permit, maps of public lands to hunt...

  "A" is for Available - the ABCs of fish and wildlife are now available in print-friendly format! Many of you (esp. teachers) asked for printable versions of our ABCs...

Cave Tours, Hiking, Climbing Among 243 Experiences at 11th Annual Winter Adventure Weekend Jan. 23-26 at Carter Caves State Resort Park OLIVE HILL, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2019) – Cave tours,...

Record deer harvest in Kentucky this year Kentucky deer hunters harvested a record 107,039 deer during the 16-day modern gun season that concluded Nov. 24. “Season timing and weather conditions...