Hunter Education Day events to be held at 20 different locations throughout Kentucky, organized by the Fish and Wildlife, on the 2nd of August.
In an effort to ensure a safe and successful hunting experience, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources hosted its annual Hunter Education Day on August 2, 2022. This special event, which provides a convenient all-in-one opportunity for new hunters, especially young hunters, to complete their required hunter education in time for the fall hunting seasons, took place at various locations across Kentucky.
All hunters born on or after January 1, 1975, and age 12 or older, are required to have successfully completed a one-time hunter education course to legally hunt in Kentucky. The in-person course offered during the Hunter Education Day covers essential topics such as hunter ethics, wildlife conservation and identification, field care of game, first aid, firearm safety, archery, and muzzleloading.
Registered participants were provided with necessary equipment at no charge for use during testing at the ranges. The course culminated in a written test and a live-fire exercise, ensuring that new hunters are well-prepared for their hunting adventures.
For those unable to attend the in-person event, online hunter education courses are also available throughout the year, although some may require a fee. In such cases, the live-fire exercise will be available at a department-provided range day.
It's worth noting that Kentucky's fall hunting season begins mid-August, making the Hunter Education Day a timely event for those eager to participate in the upcoming season. However, it's important to remember that species-specific permits in addition to an annual hunting license are required for hunting deer, wild turkeys, bear, bobcats, and sandhill cranes.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources encourages anyone interested in learning about firearms basics, whether they plan to hunt or not, to take advantage of this free event. The department's Hunter Education Day is open to participants who are at least 9 years old, and registration is required for each session.
This year's Hunter Education Day was held in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month, further emphasising the department's commitment to promoting safe and successful hunting experiences. For more information about Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, visit fw.ky.gov.
[1] Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources. (2022). Kentucky's Hunter Education Day. Retrieved from https://fw.ky.gov/hunting/Pages/HunterEducationDay.aspx
[2] National Shooting Sports Foundation. (2022). National Shooting Sports Month. Retrieved from https://www.nssf.org/national-shooting-sports-month/
[3] Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources. (2022). Hunter Education Opportunities. Retrieved from https://fw.ky.gov/hunting/Pages/HunterEducation.aspx
[4] Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources. (2022). Kentucky Hunting Seasons. Retrieved from https://fw.ky.gov/hunting/Pages/HuntingSeasons.aspx
- The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, in partnership with National Shooting Sports Month, held its annual Hunter Education Day in August, providing learning opportunities for individuals interested in sports and events related to hunting, emphasizing education-and-self-development and firearms basics.
- For those who missed the Hunter Education Day, online courses are available for a fee throughout the year, offering learning in topics such as hunter ethics, wildlife conservation, field care of game, first aid, firearm safety, archery, and muzzleloading.
- In addition to the annual fall hunting season, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources provides various education resources and events aimed at fostering sports and learning, encouraging those, whether hunters or non-hunters, to expand their knowledge in fields such as wildlife conservation and education and self-development.
