A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to 18 wildlife-related violations in Kentucky, including the illegal taking of an elk and four deer.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife said Tanner Smelcer, 25, was ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines and restitution.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) Law Enforcement Division announced on Thursday they have concluded their portion of an investigation of a Tennessee ...

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife provided an update Tuesday on the state's effort to reduce the number of invasive wild pigs.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - As young male black bears spread throughout eastern Kentucky during the summer months, biologists and game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources ...

Peafowl are regularly kept as livestock in Kentucky, and while they are considered exotic animals, they aren’t subject to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kentucky is banning the use of aircraft or unmanned aircraft, like drones, in hunting and fishing. (Photo provided by Kentucky ...

A group of 18- to 21-year-olds from Leitchfield and Elizabethtown is accused of illegally killing several hundred animals.

These curated stories highlight the Kentucky's diverse wildlife, providing insights into both beneficial and cautionary tales about living alongside various animals. Eastern black kingsnakes offer ...

It is illegal to own a raccoon as a pet in the state of Kentucky without a specific permit. Raccoons are considered dangerous to humans as they can carry diseases like rabies and roundworm. A captive ...

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has opened a new Wildlife Management Area in eastern Kentucky using funds from the Kentucky Wetland and Stream Mitigation Program for stream ...

A yearslong investigation into an illegal poaching ring across multiple Kentucky counties resulted in six arrests.