With over a million acres of public land and the strongest elk population east of the Mississippi, Kentucky is a sporting paradise. Key land features in Kentucky include the Bluegrass region, the Cumberland Plateau, the Western Coal Fields, Pennyroyal, and the Jackson Purchase. Joining the Union in 1792, Kentucky has been at the center of agriculture throughout America’s history and remains a large coal producer. Kentucky is also home to the infamous Army installation Fort Knox. Iconic species to the Bluegrass State include white-tailed deer, elk, wild turkey, black bear, gray squirrel, rabbits, various species of ducks and geeseruffed grouse, and quail.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Kentucky, please contact:
Kentucky State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Mitch McConnell
Representative
Andy Barr
Representative
James Comer
Representative
Brett Guthrie
Representative
Thomas Massie
Representative
Harold Rogers
Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Senator
Robin Webb
News Alerts
Dec 16 2024
Crossbows – Extending Opportunities and Providing Access
Why It Matters: As states look to appeal to new hunters, offering methods of...
Jun 24 2024
Busy in the Bluegrass State – Recapping a Successful Legislative Session in Kentucky
Why It Matters: Kentucky’s sportsmen and women were faced with several bills during the...
Apr 08 2024
Kentucky General Assembly Successfully Protects Hunter and Recreational Shooter Privacy
Why It Matters: Hunters and recreational shooters are the backbone of the “user pays...
Apr 01 2024
Kentucky Senate Bill 3 Defeated by Unified Opposition from the Sportsmen’s Community
Why It Matters: Kentucky would have been the first state in the country to...
Mar 18 2024
Legislation to Restructure the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Passes Senate Despite Opposition
Why It Matters: Kentucky would be the first state in the country to place...
Mar 11 2024
CSF Leads Coalition Opposed to Restructuring the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Why It Matters: The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is widely recognized as...
Jan 29 2024
Misguided Hunter Education Repeal Bill Introduced in Kentucky
Why It Matters: It is no secret that hunter participation rates are declining across...
Jan 08 2024
New Year, New Threats to Conservation Funding in Kentucky
Why It Matters: While hunting and fishing license exemptions for qualified individuals or groups...
Oct 10 2023
Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...
Mar 27 2023
Critical Elk Habitat and Hunting Access Conservation Legislation Vetoed; Veto Override in the Works
Why It Matters: The Cumberland Forest area is home to Kentucky’s Elk Management Zone...
Nov 07 2022
What Mississippi’s Youth Deer Season Means to Me
Why It Matters: States have recognized the importance of providing positive outdoor recreation experiences...
Aug 01 2022
Public Comment Period Open for Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Proposed Regulation Changes
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is accepting public comment on proposed...
Mar 01 2021
Kentucky Legislation Would Protect the Firearms Industry from Financial Discrimination
On February 24, legislation that would make it unlawful for financial institutions and government entities to...
Apr 27 2020
Southeast: States Provide Hunter Education Course Options and Ease Restrictions during COVID-19 Pandemic
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator As the nation continues to adjust to social distancing...
Mar 23 2020
Southeast: 2020 Legislative Updates
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director Many state legislatures in the Southeast were in...
Sep 09 2019
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Conservation Partners Support Establishment of New National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky
On August 30, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and 23 other conservation organizations submitted a...
Jun 17 2019
Kentucky: Crossbow Deer Season Expansions Enacted for 2019-2020
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn May 31, a regulation change that significantly...
Apr 15 2019
Kentucky: Crossbow Season Expansion Approved by Legislative Subcommittee
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn April 9, the Kentucky Administrative Regulation Review...
Feb 01 2018
Kentucky: Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Co-Host Dinner to Benefit Hunters for the Hungry
On January 25, members of the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, including Caucus Co-Chair Senator...
Oct 05 2017
Kentucky: NASC and Ducks Unlimited Partnership Takes Center Stage at Conservation Dinner
On October 4, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff members attended the Ducks Unlimited (DU)...
Jul 20 2017
Kentucky: Governor Bevin Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
Recently, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation welcomed Governor Matt Bevin as the 34th member of...
Feb 09 2017
Kentucky: Enrollment Open for Cooperative Dove Field Program
The enrollment period for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) Cooperative...
Jul 14 2016
Kentucky: National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Hosts Southern Legislative Reception
The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) and the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted...
Jun 30 2016
Kentucky: National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses to Host Southern Legislative Reception
The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) and the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus will...
Feb 25 2016
CSF Welcomes Central Appalachian States Coordinator
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has announced the addition of John Culclasure as CSF’s...
Jan 28 2016
Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Briefing on Knife Laws
On January 12, the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first annual meeting at...
Sep 22 2015
A Celebration of America’s Original Conservationists
By Senator Robin Webb (KY), President, National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses Executive CouncilHunting and...
Mar 06 2014
NASC Executive Council President Senator Robin Webb Assists with Program for Kentucky Tourism
On February 17, National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council President State Senator...
Sep 18 2013
Governors put Sportsmen’s Issues at the Forefront at Reception
Governors and their staff were joined by members of the hunting and fishing community,...
Sep 05 2013
Kentucky: Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Event
On Saturday, September 7, various governors will join Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff and...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
“No-Net-Loss” of public lands has become increasingly important to ensure access to...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
Instead of discarding or wasting legally harvested game meat or surpluses of...
As with many Constitutional protections, the court system has created carve-outs and...
Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
The National Archery in the Schools Program® (NASP®) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)...
Recreational fishing is widely accepted as a wholesome and non-controversial lifetime outdoor...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Similar to hunting, a lack of access is cited as one of...
Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and...
Reports and Data
Mar 06 2024
Kentucky: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Kentucky: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Kentucky
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Kentucky
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Kentucky
Annual spending by Kentucky sportsmen and women is greater than the cash receipts from...
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