KFW details new regulations now in effect

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is providing an update on fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that are now in effect.

According to a release from KFW, One of the amendments which received final legislative approval concerns size limits, daily limits, and possession limits for sport fish taken from Kentucky waters. Included in the amendment is an increase in the permitted size of crappie caught in Nolin River and Rough River lakes, going from nine inches to 10 inches.

Several amendments concerning the operation of commercial foxhound training enclosures were approved, establishing requirements and regulations for those facilities. These amendments also created regulations which concern the possession of wild rabbits.

Amendments to regulations concerning hunting seasons, permits, zones, and requirements for several species were approved. These include regulations concerning elk, deer, migratory birds, and black bears.

An amendment creating provisions for the department to place restrictions for hunting, fishing, trapping, and access for newly acquired or managed lands was also approved.

More information on proposed and recently enacted amendments can be found at fw.ky.gov.