If you’re looking for outdoor gear or a great deal, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a live auction Monday, May 5, at their headquarters in Frankfort.
Up for grabs: surplus equipment and confiscated hunting and fishing gear—all sold as-is.
Held at 1 Sportsman’s Lane in the state’s capital, registration starts at 7:30 AM Eastern/6:30 AM Central.
Bidding begins at 9:30 AM, rain or shine.
This is the first of two auctions planned for 2025. The next is tentatively set for October.
Only qualified Kentucky residents can bid on confiscated items, and some items may require a background check.
Accepted payments include cash, checks, certified checks, credit and debit cards. Checks over $5,000 need a bank guarantee letter. Card payments will include a surcharge.
Parking is limited to designated areas.
Game Farm Road near the lakes will be closed to through traffic.
Portable restrooms will be available.
Want to see what’s up for auction? Visit fw.ky.gov and check out the Surplus and Confiscated Items Auction page, or see the PDF here: 2025-kdfwr-spring-auction.
Or call 1-800-858-1549 for more details.
All proceeds go to support conservation and outdoor programs across Kentucky.
