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Post by ClayLive on Nov 10, 2007 13:49:19 GMT -5
Hunters for Hungry needs your venisonhuntersforhungry.org Fifty-two processors in 46 counties are currently participating in the Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry program. Venison from donated deer is distributed at no charge to various food banks and other charities. Processing fees are paid by contributions to the program. There is no cost to hunters who provide deer. Donated deer must be properly field-dressed and in good condition. H & M Butchering
(606)-598-8332
553 Bowling Branch Road
Manchester KY 40962
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Post by In The News on Nov 15, 2011 18:23:02 GMT -5
Ammoland.com
Clay County Residents’ part of Elk Restoration & Management Survey
Harrisonburg, VA -- In this study, conducted for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR or Department), Responsive Management examined public perceptions regarding and support for the free-ranging elk herd that has been established across the 16-county elk restoration zone in southeastern Kentucky. The Department, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, established a 16-county elk restoration zone in 1997. Since the release of the first seven elk, which were captured in western Kansas and relocated, the number of elk in Kentucky has reached the target goal of 10,000. The restoration efforts have proven so successful that the Department achieved its elk population goals 11 years ahead of schedule and translocation efforts were discontinued in 2002. Kentucky now boasts the largest free-ranging, wild elk herd east of Montana. The study entailed a scientific telephone survey of two groups of Kentucky residents: (1) residents in the 16-county elk restoration zone and (2) residents who do not reside in the elk restoration zone. Counties included in the restoration zone are Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary, Perry, Pike, and Whitley. The researchers obtained 1,273 completed interviews. Findings are reported at a 95% confidence interval. For the entire sample of Kentucky residents ages 18 and older, the sampling error is at most plus or minus 2.75 percentage points. This means that if the survey were conducted 100 times on different samples that were selected in the same way, the findings of 95 out of the 100 surveys would fall within plus or minus 2.75 percentage points of each other.
Survey Results
The study found that a large majority of Kentucky residents (75%) have never seen elk anywhere in Kentucky. In fact, about half of Kentucky residents (51%) are not aware that free-roaming, wild elk exist in the 16-county elk restoration zone in southeastern Kentucky. Although the majority of elk restoration zone residents are aware that the Department has restored elk, it is worth noting that about a third of elk restoration zone residents (34%) are not at all aware that the Department has restored elk in southeastern Kentucky where these respondents live. Overall, a large majority of Kentucky residents (78%) support having free-roaming, wild elk in southeastern Kentucky, with much of that support being strong support; only 8% oppose. The most common reason those 8% oppose having elk in southeastern Kentucky is concern about elk-vehicle accidents, followed by concern about crop or property damage. However, elk do not appear to cause problems for Kentucky residents, with only 3% of elk restoration zone residents reporting that they have experienced problems with elk in the past 5 years. Additional findings indicate that the value of elk in Kentucky is important to residents, especially the potential impact on the economy. Large majorities of Kentucky residents rated values associated with the state’s economy, the existence of elk, non-consumptive recreation related to elk, and hunting elk as very or somewhat important. Furthermore, 80% of Kentucky residents think the economic benefits of having elk in southeastern Kentucky should be important in decisions about how the elk population is managed, with 56% saying economic benefits should be very important. Finally, while most Kentucky residents have never hunted (any species), the majority of Kentucky residents (74%) support legal, regulated hunting of elk in Kentucky, with about half (51%) strongly supporting elk hunting. www.ammoland.com/2011/11/14/kentucky-residents-awareness-of-opinions-on-elk-restoration-management-efforts/
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Post by Press Release on Dec 21, 2011 21:01:29 GMT -5
Gayheart pleas guilty to selling three Red Trail Hawks
U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Kentucky
 LEXINGTON — A Breathitt County man admitted in federal court yesterday that he illegally sold three federally protected birds. Danny Gayheart, 32, of Noctor, Ky., pleaded guilty to the unlawful sale of a federally protected bird species. Gayheart admitted that he sold three Red Tail Hawks for $50.00 each to an undercover agent in Winchester, Ky., in March of 2011. According to his plea agreement, Gayheart had used a steel trap to capture the birds. One bird had an injured foot and another suffered a broken leg and had to be euthanized. Gayheart agreed to pay $1,655.50 in restitution which represents the cost of rehabilitating the two surviving birds and releasing them back into the wild. The Red Tailed Hawk is a federally protected bird species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources jointly made the announcement today. The investigation was conducted by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife. The U.S. Attorney’s Office was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Roger West. Gayheart will appear for sentencing on February 13, 2012. He faces a maximum of two years in prison. However, the court must consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statute which governs the imposition of sentences before imposing a sentence.
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Post by ClayLive on Aug 4, 2013 8:24:34 GMT -5
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Post by Press Release on Dec 15, 2013 21:45:32 GMT -5
bassanglermag.com
Kenneth (Boo) Woods of Oneida had signed up to compete in the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series
The sport of professional bass fishing is very alive and well, judging from entries in the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series, the world's premier fishing tour. When registration closed Tuesday, 112 anglers, including Kenneth (Boo) Woods of Oneida had signed up to compete in the nine-event, $6.3 million circuit. It is the largest field since the inception of the Elite Series in 2006. Participation has hovered around 100 each year since 2008, when 109 anglers competed. In addition to the new qualifiers, the 2014 field is studded with champions of the sport, including 11 former Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year winners and 11 Bassmaster Classic champions. Two-thirds of the competitors have won Bassmaster tournaments at some level. Led by Kevin VanDam with 20 wins, they have amassed a total of 248 victories. For more than 45 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles. The organization is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. See more at: www.bassanglermag.com/bassmaster-elite-series-field-set-for-2014
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