Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Patch
#1 Sportsmans Lane
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
(800) 858-1549

About

The department serves as a steward of Kentucky's fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. Through management, it seeks to enhance wildlife diversity and promote sustainable use by present and future generations.

Fallen Heroes

7 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources.

Photo of William "Tex" Bailey
Game Warden Recruit
William "Tex" Bailey
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Heart Attack
Fri, Nov 1st, 2024
Photo of Douglas Wayne Bryant
Conservation Officer
Douglas Wayne Bryant
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Struck By Vehicle (Intentional)
Mon, May 19th, 2003
Photo of Robert C. Banker
Conservation Officer
Robert C. Banker
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Mar 19th, 1987
Photo of Denver Earlington Tabor
Conservation Officer
Denver Earlington Tabor
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Drowning (Accidental)
Fri, Jul 20th, 1973
Photo of John C. Martin
Conservation Officer
John C. Martin
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Aug 7th, 1947
Photo of James Claxton
Deputy Warden
James Claxton
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sat, Dec 23rd, 1933
Photo of Elijah Roberts
Game Warden
Elijah Roberts
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sat, Sep 14th, 1918