8/31/2007

Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources News Release

Contact: Lee McClellan
1-800-852-0942 ext. 330

Dates Are Set For Waterfowl Blind Drawings at Lake Barkley, Barren River Lake, Green River Lake and Sloughs WMA's

Frankfort, Ky – Dates are now set for the waterfowl blind drawings for Lake Barkley, Barren River Lake, Green River Lake and Sloughs Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Those hunters interested in participating in the waterfowl blind drawing must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid 2007-2008 Kentucky hunting license, a Kentucky waterfowl permit and a Federal migratory bird permit (duck stamp) at the time of the drawing.

The Lake Barkley WMA waterfowl blind drawing is September 17, 2007 at 8 a.m. Central time in the Lake Barkley Corps of Engineers office at Barkley dam off U.S. 62 near Lake City.

The Green River Lake WMA waterfowl blind drawing is September 29, 2007 at the Green River Lake Corps of Engineers office off Hwy. 55 approximately seven miles south of Campbellsville. Registration is 8 a.m. Eastern time with the drawing at 10 a.m.

The Barren River Lake WMA waterfowl blind drawing is from 7 to 9 a.m. Central time on October 6, 2007 at the Barren River Lake Corps of Engineers office at Barren River Lake dam off Hwy. 252.

The waterfowl blind drawing for Sloughs WMA is September 25, 2007 at the Union County Middle School off U.S. 60 in Morganfield. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Central time with the drawing at 7 p.m.

Hunters drawn for blinds on Lake Barkley, Green River, Barren River Lake or Sloughs WMAs are responsible for locating, preparing and maintaining the blind site for the duration of the 2007-2008 waterfowl seasons. Each drawn hunter may select a co-owner of the blind site for use in the absence of the hunter drawn and the co-owner must be present at the drawing.

Hunters may construct a permanent blind or use a boat or portable blind, but each blind site must be permanently pinned with a permanent marker identifying permit holders for the site. Those hunters selected hold first rights for use of the blind site, but these blinds sites open to public use if the selected hunters are not in the blinds by 30 minutes before shooting time.

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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) 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. KDFWR, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, has an economic impact to the state of $4.8 billion annually. For more information on KDFWR, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.