KDFWR - Purchase Region

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife staff from the Purchase Region recently got together for a field day focused on moist soil management!

The team visited several sites on Doug Travis WMA to discuss current conditions, evaluate vegetation, and share ideas on techniques that improve habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.

The photo here illustrates excellent moist soil vegetation response this year as a result of herbicide applications last summer. The vegetation consists of diverse species, including Smartweed, wild millet, sprangletop, and other beneficial species.

In the fall, every flooded field in our waterfowl areas represents months of planning and management— from controlling invasive species, managing water levels, and using various techniques with tillage and herbicide applications!

Taste of the Bluegrass, an annual culinary event taking place in Lexington but bringing in food and drinks from across the state, happened last Friday, and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife (along with partners from the UK Extension) made an appearance.

Not only did they “make an appearance,” but they took home the “People’s Choice Award” with their smoked silver carp salad!

Even better? The fish was locally sourced, straight from the waters of Western Kentucky.

You may be wondering, “Carp… really? You can eat carp?” And the answer is, yes! Not only can you, but it is encouraged as a sustainable way to cleanse our waterways of this invasive species.

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