The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, is responsible for the conservation of fish and wildlife resources and for boating projects in the state. A commissioner appointed by the Fish and Wildlife Commission heads the department. The commission, which is responsible for department policy, is a nine member bipartisan body appointed by the governor from a list of candidates voted upon by sportsmen's organizations in each of nine districts.
Financial support of the Department is derived through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, federal grants and numerous other receipts. The department has a $43.6 million budget and employs 600 people. It does not receive money from the state General Fund.
Read more about Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife Resources: Mission Statement, History of The Department: 1750 To 1944, History of The Department: 1945 To 1995, The District Commission System, Organization, Fallen Officers
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