Author: Matthew Springer
Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
The University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Extension team launched the weekly online program From the Woods Today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the program remains an important component of our forestry and natural resources Extension programming efforts (https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today). The From the Woods Today program features current information on woodlands and wildlife in Kentucky including information on woodland management, tree identificat
Author: Levi Berg
According to the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation of Kentucky Survey, there are 347,000 hunters in the state of Kentucky, and unfortunately, that is a decrease of 7% of hunters in from 2011 to 2001. Due to this decrease, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife started working with the University of Kentucky Extension Agents to help in the recruiting process of new anglers. In 2022, the Clark County Extension wanted to help increase participation in fishing, and
According to the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation of Kentucky Survey, there are 347,000 hunters in the state of Kentucky, and unfortunately, that is a decrease of 7% of hunters in from 2011 to 2001. Due to this decrease, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife started working with the University of Kentucky Extension Agents to help in the recruiting process of new anglers. In 2022, the Clark County Extension wanted to help increase youth participation in fishing
Author: Stacy White
The market for lambs and sheep has grown in recent years and shows signs of continued growth. Several farmers in Whitley County have added sheep to the diversity of crops produced on their farms. As sheep numbers climbed so did conflicts with wildlife preying on herds, in particular, coyotes, bobcats, and black headed vultures. Working with the Southeast Kentucky Sheep Producers Association the ANR agent hosted a predator management workshop on April 23, 2022. In addition
In December of 2020, UK Wildlife Extension in collaboration with Dr. John Cox in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Kentucky Office of the State Veterinarian, and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, initiated a research project aimed at understanding the potential Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) risks associated with cervid (i.e., deer and elk) Farms in the state of Kentucky. The project funded through the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health I
Author: Lacey Kessell
The American Kestrel used to be a common sight perched on power lines and fence post along roads and open fields. With each year, less and less of these small falcons are being observed across the country. Since the 60’s their populations are declining by an average of 1% annually across the country (over a 50% population decline since 1966). Although there is speculation among scientist and wildlife biologist as to the reason of this decline, without a more widespread da
Author: Benjamin Rudy
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease that effects whitetail deer and other deer species. This disease has been spreading through the deer populations for a several years, but has recently become an issue with deer population in neighboring states to Kentucky. Though this disease has not been found in Kentucky, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife have been monitoring the deer populations for this disease through collecting samples from harvested deer or deer that were
Author: Kendal Bowman
Learn and You Will Be Feed for LifeOwen County Kentucky is known for many things, but most know it for its excellent hunting opportunities. Owen County is conveniently located in the “Golden triangle of KY”, between the three major cities in this area (Louisville, Cincinnati, and Lexington). Owen County is in the top 10 counties for total deer harvested in KY and attracts people from all over the county to hunt the woodlands. The Owen County Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Ke
Author: Michelle Simon
Campbell County, Kentucky has a population of 93,584; 13.5% of which is considered food insecure and below the poverty level for the state of Kentucky. Couple this with the Northern Kentucky Tribune statistic of being ranked second for the likelihood of being in a motor vehicle accident caused by deer, ignited the idea for a deer donation program in the county. Campbell County Agriculture Agent, Natural Resources Agent and Family Consumer Sciences Agents partnered with the Kentucky Departm
According to the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation of Kentucky Survey, there are 554,000 anglers in the state of Kentucky, and anglers add over $800 million into Kentucky’s economy. With this information, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife started working with the University of Kentucky Extension Agents to help in the recruiting process and education of new and experienced anglers. In the summer of 2021, the Henry County Extension Office asked the KY F
Author: Adam Huber
There is a limited amount of credible information and data available to landowners, farmers and property managers in Kentucky that addresses wildlife habitat management and specifically food plots. Many clientele seek information from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to improve their woodlands and wildlife habitat. Increased information in these areas will result in an overall improvement in deer herd health and overall satisfaction of the hunters. There
Author: Jason Phillips
