KY Fish and Wildlife to sell surplus and confiscated items

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) will host a live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment on October 6.

Officials say registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time, and the auction of surplus property and confiscated items will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The auction will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the department’s headquarters campus at 1 Sportsman’s Lane in Frankfort.

The KDFWR says items are sold as-is and will not be available for hands-on inspection prior to the sale. Under state law, only qualified Kentucky residents may bid on confiscated items. Some items will require a criminal background check.

Officials say accepted forms of payment include cash, check, certified check, credit card or debit card. Final pricing will include a buyer’s premium and surcharge for credit or debit card use. Checks over $5,000 will require a bank letter guaranteeing payment.

The KDFWR explains under state law, the KDFWR may conduct auctions as necessary to sell surplus and confiscated property. Surplus items include equipment and materials no longer needed by the agency. All confiscated items are obtained through court order and as the result of a violation of fish and wildlife laws.

Officials say, by law, proceeds from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife auctions are directed into the department’s game and fish fund and subject to auditing by the state Auditor of Public Accounts. Officials say the fund is used for the department’s normal operating expenses including fish and wildlife conservation and related recreation programs across the state.

According to the KDFWR, parking will be limited to designated areas on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife campus. Game Farm Road west of the upper and lower sportsman’s lakes will be restricted to residential traffic only on the day of the auction. Portable restroom facilities will be available to the public.

A complete list of items available for auction can be found below.

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