FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, in collaboration with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, has launched the “KY Deer & Elk” app, a new mobile tool designed for the state’s deer and elk hunters. The app provides real-time hunting tools, planning support and essential field information to enhance hunting experiences both in the field and during preparation at home.

Key features include:

Offline maps with public land boundaries –Interactive maps provide access to detailed public land property lines even when cell service is unavailable, allowing confident navigation in remote areas.

County-based hunt planning tools — Users can build and save custom hunt plans tailored to specific counties, streamlining preparation and strategy.

Find what you need — The app consolidates information on local, verified services – including Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing sites, processors, taxidermists and more – eliminating the need to consult multiple sources.

License and telecheck access — Hunting licenses and telecheck information are easily accessible within the app, reducing administrative hassle while in the field.

Information about the free app is available on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website (fw.ky.gov) on the KY Deer & Elk app webpage. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play store.

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HAZARD, Ky. — A man reported missing last night in Perry County and feared to have fallen in the river has been located and is alive.

Hazard Police report that the man is being treated by the Perry County Ambulance Service.

According to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife officers on scene, their agency worked with Hazard Police Department and Perry County Emergency Management to locate the man, who was reported missing late last night.

Officers focused their search along the North Fork of the Kentucky River, in downtown Hazard, where the man was reportedly fishing.

Officials say the man fell in the water at some point overnight and climbed out on the opposite bank and fell asleep. He was located shortly before 11 a.m.

Officials say he is in relatively good condition considering what he went through. He will be checked at Hazard ARH as a precaution.

No charges will be filed.

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