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Kentucky Proposes Upland Bird Quota Hunts

Frankfort, Ky. - The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has proposed quota hunt management for grouse, woodcock and quail on Clay Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The management area, which includes nearly 5,800 acres, is located in Nicholas and Fleming counties.

The Commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the General Assembly and approves all expenditures by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Legislators must approve all recommendations before they become law.

The wildlife division sought the quota hunt regulation because it wants to gauge the impact of habitat improvements upon game bird populations at Clay WMA. Controlling the hunting pressure on the management area would allow biologists to gather important biological data and hunting information to assist with future wildlife management decisions.

These quota hunts would be similar in format to existing quail quota hunts at Peabody WMA. If approved by legislators, the new Clay WMA regulation would begin with the 2010 hunting seasons.

The next Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting will be 8 a.m. ET, March 5. Meetings are held at the Arnold Mitchell Building, located at 1 Sportsman's Lane inFrankfort.

Persons wishing to be placed on the meeting agenda to speak before the Commission on an issue should notify Kentucky Fish and Wildlife in writing at least 30 days in advance. People who are hearing impaired and plan to attend the meeting should contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at least 10 days in advance. The agency will provide a translator. Requests for placement on the meeting agenda should be sent to:

Dr. Jon Gassett, Commissioner
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, Ky. 40601.

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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. For more information on the department, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.
Contact:
Lee McClellan (800) 858-1549 ext. 4443