WILDLIFE IN KENTUCKY
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"It is not just that animals make the world more scenic or picturesque.
The lives of animals are woven into our very being - closer than our own breathing
- and our soul will suffer when they are gone."
Gary Kowalski
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* ADVOCACY * ALLIANCES * EDUCATION PROGRAMS * FUNDS *
* GOVERNMENT * LEGISLATION * ORGANIZATIONS * RESCUES *
* WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS *
* WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES/REFUGES/PRESERVES *
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ADVOCACY
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Beckham Bird Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 5301
Louisville, KY 40255-0301
KOS Birdline: (502) 326-0878
Email: beckhambirdclub@gmail.com
Website: http://www.beckhambirdclub.org/
Wild Bird Advocacy Raises money for conservation, nature and bird- related causes.
Conducts field trips and annual bird counts
Buckley Hills Audubon Society
201 West Short Street - Suite 310
Lexington, KY 40507
Ph: (859) 271-3022
Email: serwin@fayette.k12.ky.us (education contact)
Website: http://www.buckleyhills.org
Wildlife Advocacy To build an organization to support environmental education,
conservation and recreational programs County Coverage: Anderson, Bourbon,
Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Scott, Woodford. The Society is named after Clyde
E. and Emma Buckley, who founded the Clyde E. Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary in
Frankfort, KY
Daviess County Audubon Society
c/o John Thacker
209 W. 4th Street
Owensboro, KY 42303
Email: dcas@daviessaudubon.org
Website: http://www.daviessaudubon.org/
Wildlife Advocacy Has monthly field trips open to the public
Henderson Audubon Society
c/o Marsha Sheckels
732 S. Adams Street
Henderson, KY 42420
Ph: (502) 826-4793
Wildlife Advocacy
Jackson Purchase Audubon Society
c/o Kristi Hanson
726 Bellevue Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
Ph: (618) 564-3367
Email: krishans@shawneelink.net
Wildlife Advocacy
Kentucky Herpetological Society
Rescue Contact: Eddie Boeckman Ph: (502) 533-0708
Email: h0lzking@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.kyherpsoc.org/rescue.htm
Advocacy/Education/Rescue Enhancing the education of members and the general
public in Herpetology and Herpetoculture through the facilities of the Society,
promoting conservation and quality care of all wildlife, herpetofauna in particular,
whenever and wherever possible.,and providing information for the advancement
of Herpetology
Kentucky Ornithological Society
Contact: Lee McNeely
P. O. Box 463
Burlington, KY 41005
Website: http://www.biology.eku.edu/kos/default.htm
Wild Bird Advocacy Seeks to create and increase interest in birds in Kentucky, and
support the conservation of birds and their habitats. Participates in North American
Migration Count
Louisville Audubon Society
c/o Carol Kaufmann
3745 Illinois Avenue
Louisville, KY 40213
Website: http://www.kentuckyaudubon.org/
Wildlife Advocacy
Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky Inc RROKI
Email: raptors@iglou.com
Website: www.raptorrehab.org
Advocacy/Rehabilitation To Rehabilitate injured raptors, raise orphaned raptors, and
increase public awareness about the importance of raptors
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ALLIANCES
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Kentucky Teaming with Wildlife
Email: teaming@fishwildlife.org
Website: http://www.teaming.com/states/kentucky.html
Alliance includes state fish & wildlife agencies, wildlife biologists, hunters, anglers,
birdwatchers, hikers, nature-based businesses and other conservationists who
support the goal of restoring and conserving our nation's wildlife
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audubon Center
1305 Germany Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601-8257
Ph: (859) 873-5711
Website: http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/buckley/Buckley.html
Sanctuary/Education Only area managed by the National Audubon Society in
Kentucky. Center offers a range of education programs each year, including
teacher workshops, family events, field trips for school classes, internships,
and off-site presentations
Central Kentucky Wildlife Rehabilitation Karen Bailey
Central Kentucky
Ph: (859) 983-4330
Email: karen@kywildliferehab.com
Emergencies: For wildlife emergencies in Central Kentucky, please call
Karen Bailey (mammals only) at (859) 983-4330 or Broadbent
Wildlife Sanctuary at (270) 547-4200.
Website: http://kywildliferehab.org
Education/Wildlife Rehabilitation Will provide education programs for your school or
youth group free of charge. The programs can be tailored to fit specific age groups
and core requirements. To schedule a program, please call (859) 983-4330 or email
karen@kywildliferehab.com
James C. Salato Wildlife Education Center
KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
1 Game Farm Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Ph: 1 (800) 858-1549
Website: http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/navigation.asp?cid=130
Education Programs
Live birds are available for use in educational program
Wild Wednesdays Children can take a Tyke Hike, create a nature notebook,
explore animal homes and participate in other fun-filled activities guided by Salato
staff. Ages 6 and under. Registration and pre-payment required for each week. $10/child
Contact: Kristy Stroud
Ph: (502) 564-7863
Email: kristy.stroud@ky.gov
Website: http://www.kentuckywildlife.com/salato.cfm
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort , KY 40601
Website: http://fw.ky.gov/navigation.asp?cid=176&NavPath=C108
Project Wild Education interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education
program emphasizing wildlife. The program is designed for educators of kindergarten
through twelfth grade
Contact: Laura Burford
Ph: (502) 564-4762.
Email: Laura.Burford@ky.gov
Raptor Rehabilitation of KY Inc Eileen Wicker
P.O. Box 18002
Louisville, KY 40261
Ph: (502) 491-1939
Email: raptors@iglou.com
Website: http://www.raptorrehab.org/new/frameset.htm
Education Programs Have the following educational birds: Bald Eagle, Red Tailed
Hawks, Broad-winged Hawks, Harris Hawk, Turkey Vulture, American Kestrels,
Peregrine Falcon, Barred Owls, Barn Owls, Eastern Owls, Great Horned Owls and
a Burrowing Owl
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FUNDS
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State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program (STWG)
Contact: Danna Baxley
State Wildlife Grants/Research Coordinator
#1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
PH: 800-858-1549 x 460
Email: danna.baxley@ky.gov
Website: http://fw.ky.gov/wildlifegrants.asp?lid=1698&NavPath=C100C366C554
Grant Supports projects that help prevent fish and wildlife from declining to the point of
being threatened or endangered. Primary emphasis of this program is on conservation
of non-game fish and wildlife. KDFWR is providing an opportunity for conservation
organizations and universities to receive a portion of the STWG program funds through
a competitive granting process
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GOVERNMENT
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Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission
801 Schenkel Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Pone: 502-573-2886
Fax: 502-573-2355
Email: naturepreserves@ky.gov
Website: http://www.naturepreserves.ky.gov/
Government Commission To protect Kentucky's natural heritage by (1) identifying,
acquiring and managing natural areas that represent the best known occurrences
of rare native species, natural communities and significant natural features in a
statewide nature preserve system; (2) working with others to protect biological
diversity; and (3) educating Kentuckians as to the value and purpose of nature
preserves and biodiversity conservation
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Ph: (800) 858-1549
Email: info.center@ky.gov
Website: http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/
Government Department State-funded department in charge of regulating fishing,
boating and hunting in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
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KENTUCKY ORGANIZATIONS
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Kentucky Audubon Council
PO Box 22378
Lexington KY 40522
Email: kac@kentuckyaudubon.org
Website: http://www.kentuckyaudubon.org/index.html
Wildlife Advocacy To serve as an effective support and coordinating organization to the
Commonwealth's Audubon Society Chapters and Members of the National Audubon
Society
Murray Sate University Wildlife & Fisheries Society
Email: carl.woods@murraystate.edu
Website: http://www.murraystate.edu/qacd/cos/bio/wildlife.htm
Organization To inform young wildlifers about possible careers and current
wildlife issues
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: 1-800-385-9712 (toll-free 24/7)
Email: defenders@mail.defenders.org
Website: http://www.defenders.org/
Advocacy/Lobbying To protect species and the habitats upon which they depend. In doing so,
we focus on preserving the health of our nation's rich biological heritage (biodiversity)
In Defense of Animals
3010 Kerner Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Ph: (415) 448-0048
Fax: 415-454-1031
Email: idainfo@idausa.org
Pet Theft Hotline: 800 STOLEN PET
http://www.idausa.org/
Advocacy To end animal exploitation, cruelty, and abuse by protecting and advocating for the
rights, welfare, and habitats of animals, as well as to raise their status beyond mere property,
commodities, or things
National Audubon Society
225 Varick Street
7th floor
New York, NY 10014
Ph: (212) 979-3000
Website: http://www.audubon.org
Advocacy/Education To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife,
and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity
National Wildlife Federation
11100 Wildlife Center Drive
Reston, VA 20190-5362
Ph: 1-800-822-9919
Website: http://www.nwf.org/
Advocacy Inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future
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RESCUES
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Kentucky Herpetological Society Herp Rescue
Rescue Contact: Eddie Boeckman Ph: (502) 533-0708
Email: h0lzking@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.kyherpsoc.org/rescue.htm
Contacts for rescues involving nuisance animals such as snakes and
other wild amphibians and reptiles:
Will Bird
Ph: (502) 479-0619 Email: will@ectotherms.net
Phil Peak
Ph: (502) 933-9807 Email: p.peak@insightbb.com
Jesse Tipton
Ph: (502) 445-4723
Advocacy/Education/Rescue A service provided by members to assist in relocating
captives that can no longer be taken care of properly, in addition to capturing and
relocating wild reptiles and amphibians that are a nuisance on your property.
Please do not contact these members in order to "sell" animals
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS
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Amazing Acres Natalie Allison
3445 Deason Road
Hopkinsville,
KY
42240
(Christian County) - Kentucky Western Region
Phone:
(270) 881-2445cell
Phone2:
(270) 889-4568cell
Email:
natalieallison@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.kyagr.com/Main.aspx?procedure=show_page(3144)
My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=399325765
Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Species: raccoon, deer, fox, squirrels, ducks, turkey, mink, skunk, chipmunks, opossums, rabbits Specialty: great results
with deer and raccoons
Bluegrass Wildlife Rescue
151 Country Dr.
Hustonville, KY 40437
Ph: (606) 346-217 2nd Phone: (859) 236-837
Email: lorenadell4@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.greenpeople.org/listing/Bluegrass_Wildlife_R_3914.cfm
Wildlife Rehabilitator Experienced care for squirrel, rabbit, fox, raccoon, opossum, fawn and other small native species. Specializing in infant and orphan care. Emergency Care and Transport for all song birds and raptors. All animals are released into protected areas. Serving Boyle, Lincoln, Mercer, Garrad, Casey counties
Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary
100 Guston-Bewleyville Road
Irvington, KY 40146
Ph: (270) 547-4200
Email: info@broadbentwildlife.org
Website: http://www.broadbentwildlife.org/
Emergencies: If you find a sick or injured wild animal call: (270) 547-4200 Licensed rehabilitators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Rescue/Sanctuary Rescues sick, injured and orphaned wildlife throughout the state of Kentucky. Providing food, housing, medical & surgical treatment and
compassionate care to all our patients through out the rehabilitation process. Those who, for medical reasons, cannot be released become permanent residents and assist us with educational programs for area schools, camps and civic organizations. We also provide a haven for abandoned and abused exotic birds/animals and horses.
Central Kentucky Wildlife Rehabilitation Karen Bailey
Georgetown, KY
Ph: (859) 983-4330
Email: karen@kywildlife.orgFacebook: http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/Central-Kentucky-Wildlife-Rehabilitation-Inc/78037917272?v=info&ref=mf
Website: http://kywildlife.org
Emergencies: (859) 983-4330 or karen@kywildlife.org (Please call if you have a wildlife emergency. Email is usually only checked once daily.) or Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary at (270) 547-4200
Education/Wildlife Rehabilitation Dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of Kentucky's orphaned, injured, sick and displaced wildlife. Specializes in orphan raccoons, groundhogs (woodchucks), and skunks. However, we will take in other mammals including deer, foxes, opossums, beavers, squirrels, chipmunks, bobcats and coyotes. Has links to contacts in and outside of Kentucky on website. Located in Scott County (Georgetown) and
serves the Central Kentucky area including the following counties:
Fayette (Lexington), Woodford (Versailles), Bourbon (Paris), Franklin
(Frankfort), Jessamine (Nicholasville), Harrison (Cynthiana), Anderson
(Lawrenceburg), Mercer (Harrodsburg) and Clark (Winchester).
Raptor, Inc.
1586 Covered Bridge Rd
Cincinnati, OH
Ph: (513) 825-3325
Website: http://www.raptorinc.org/
Blog: http://raptorincblog.blogspot.com/
Emergencies: If
you find an injured bird of prey, and you are in the Greater Cincinnati
area, confine the bird only if you can do so safely. Call RAPTOR, Inc. at 825-3325 as soon as possible. If you are not in this area, you can call your local Fish & Wildlife officer, local Zoo or local Park
District.
Wildlife Rehabilitator Wildlife Species: raptors
Raptor Rehabilitation of KY, Inc Eileen Wicker
Louisville, KY
Ph: (502) 491-1939
Email: raptors@aye.net
Website: http://www.raptorrehab.org
Emergencies: If you encounter a raptor that appears to be injured or ill, call us at
502-491-1939 or call your local Fish and Wildlife Office. It may be
possible for someone to pick up the bird.
Wildlife Rehabilitator Rehabilitate injured raptors, raise orphaned raptors, and Increase
public awareness about the importance of raptors. Wildlife Species: Fostering of young raptors
Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge & Educational Facility
7376 Old Danville
Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356 - Kentucky North Central Region
Ph: (859) 887-2256
Fax: 1-859-273-4025
Email:
dfike9650@aol.com
Website: http://www.wolfrun.org/
Sanctuary/Wildlife Rehabilitation To help innocent animals find a world that was safe, free
from abuse and a permanent sanctuary for those that could not be released
back into the wild. Wolf Run has grown into a state and USDA licensed
educational facility that houses Kentucky
native wildlife as well as
African lions to South American cougars, from
Wolves and Coyotes to our native Whitetail deer. We work to
offer each of them an existence that closely mimics their natural
habitats. Wildlife Species: Large cats and wolves, but have experience with nearly all animals
Woodland Wildlife Rehabilitation
297 N Woodland Dr,
Radcliff, KY
Ph: (270) 351-3509
Website: http://www.woodlandwildlife.org/
Blog: http://rockpaperscissorsnclay.blogspot.com/2008/05/baby-possum-rescue.html
Wildlife Rehabilitation We provide professional and humane care to injured, orphaned and
distressed wildlife . Our goal is always to return the animal to the
wild.Annually we rehabilitate 900 - 1200 birds and 250 - 300 mammals.
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WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES/REFUGES/PRESERVES
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Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead
3200 Tucker Station Road
Louisville, KY 40299
Ph: (502) 266-9802
Fax: (502) 266-9882
Email: info@blackacreconservancy.org
Website: http://www.blackacreconservancy.org/Content/Public/Default.aspx?cpid=2
Nature Preserve/Homestead Integrates education, agriculture, nature and historic
preservation with visitor programs, a few private residences, a neighborhood
garden, and community activities
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). This
initiative has replaced fields
dominated by fescue with wildflowers and
native warm season grasses, which
are favored by a variety of different
animals
Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary
P.O. Box 387
100 Guston-Bewleyville Road
Irvington, Kentucky 40146
Ph: (270) 547-4200
Email: info@broadbentwildlife.org
Website: http://www.broadbentwildlife.org/
Sanctuary Sick, injured and orphaned wildlife
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audubon Center
1305 Germany Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601-8257
Ph: (859) 873-5711
Website: http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/buckley/Buckley.html
Sanctuary/Education Only area managed by the National Audubon Society
in Kentucky. Encourages native flora and fauna. It also provides an active
environmental education program.features 374 acres with nature trails and a
bird blind for wildlife and bird watching
Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge
Carpenter Creek Road
Parksville, KY 40464
Ph: (859) 236-6537 or (859) 236-4690
Website: http://www.eeinkentucky.org/net/org/info.aspx?s=48936.0.0.37933
Refuge A 500-acre preserve, located 13 miles from Danville. a protected area for
the enjoyment and study of nature in its many fascinating forms-a large typical
area of Boyle County set aside as a permanent sanctuary for plant and animal
forms native to Central Kentucky
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 89
91 U.S. Highway 641N
Benton, KY 42025
Ph: (270) 527-5770
Fax: (270) 527-5052
Email: fw4rwclarksriver@fws.gov
Refuge 8,500 acres located in Marshall, McCracken, and Graves County, KY.
Only National Wildlife Refuge located solely within the State of Kentucky.
The primary public use opportunities for the refuge are: Hunting and fishing,
Wildlife observation and photography, Hiking, and Wildlife education and
interpretation programs
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
12501 Harmony Landing Road
Goshen, KY 40026
Ph; (502) 228-4362 or (502) 228-4367
(502) 228-4362 (fax)
Email: info@creaseymahannaturepreserve.org
Website: creaseymahannaturepreserve.org
Nature Preserve 168 acres with a wide variety of trees, wildflowers and shrubs;
woodlands, wetlands, and meadows of native grasses; springs, songbirds, and
a meandering stream; wildlife in their natural habitat
Kentucky Bird and Reptile Sanctuary
P.O. Box 421,
Vine Grove, KY 40175
Email: dodobird@reptilesanctuary.org
Website: http://www.reptilesanctuary.org/
Rescue/Sanctuary Exotic birds, reptiles, arachnids, insects, and aquatic
animals--Domestic and native animals depending on species
Primate Rescue Center, Inc.
5087 Danville Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Ph: (859) 858-4866
Fax: (859) 858-0044
Emaill: admin101@primaterescue.org
Website: www.primaterescue.org
Sanctuary Primates To alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs
by providing sanctuary, referral, ending the trade in Primates, assisting in
appropriate placement and/or encouraging compliance with animal welfare statutes
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve
Between 31W and Fort Knox
(entrance off North Wilson Road)
Ph: 270-351-1875
Email: radclifftour@bbtel.com
Website: http://www.radclifftourism.org/saunderssprings.shtml
Nature Preserve 26 heavily forested acres. Opportunities for nature study, hiking, picnics,
and historic interpretation
Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge & Educational Facility, Inc.
7376 Old Danville Rd.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Ph: (859) 887-woof
Email: WRWRHOPE@GMAIL.COM
Website: http://wolfrun.org/
Sanctuary Wildlife that could not be released back into the wild
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