The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here zero to a million in 100. Make sure you understand kentucky s hunting and trapping laws befo re going afield. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. Regulations are set annually by the fisheries and wildlife board. The first thing youll need is a hunting or sporting license. The exact wording of kentucky s spring turkey hunting laws can be viewed here new this year public lands. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. Search thousands of private hunting leases on hlrbo. A cool down coincided with the twoday gun season for youth deer hunters. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. Kentucky hunting land for sale 390 listings land and farm. The full departmentwide calendar can be found under home nmdgf calendar. A 7day hunting license, or small game license is not legal for hunting deer or turkey in kentucky a nonresident turkey permit. There is 100,000 acres of hunting land for sale in kentucky based on recent land and farm data.
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On deck for deer hunters in kentucky remain the modern gun nov. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. The land between the lakes trapping season is january february 2, 2020 in kentucky hunt areas 3, 4, 5, and tennessee hunt areas 12 and 14. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest. Not only do we offer kentucky trophy whitetail deer hunting, but also turkey, waterfowl and predator hunting.
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Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting. Only portions of these public hunting areas within the bear zone are open to bear hunting. I had one of my best seasons yet and personally harvested over 70 hares. Many archery hunters in kentucky will spend the last long weekend of summer getting an early jump on fall. But squirrels are hardly the only critters kentucky hunters will be.
Kentucky is one of the premier deer hunting states in the country, with many regions experiencing a yearbyyear increase in deer population and harvest. Zone 1 includes all the counties surrounding kentucky lake and lake barkley to the mississippi river, as well as crittenden, caldwell, christian, hopkins, webster, todd, muhlenburg, mclean, henderson and union counties. From deer to bear, elk and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. The best counties in kentucky for deer hunting gone. Make sure you understand kentuckys hunting and trapping laws befo re going afield. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.
Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. From learning about kentucky outfitters top 10 tools to finding out why cultipackers for seed to soil contact are overrated. Public lands no spring hunting at blue grass army depot. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. Kentuckykentucky huntingkentucky fishingkentucky game bird hunting. Hunting season hq is the source for the most up to date information about 20172018 hunting seasons in the us. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during kentuckys hunting seasons. This great 285 acre farm is now available for lease in hopkins co. Highlights from the 20162017 snowshoe hare hunting season in nova scotia, canada. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits.
The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the 20162017 early migratory bird and waterfowl season dates and fishing regulations at its quarterly meeting. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable march june, 2020. To sign up for updates to deer regulations, please enter your email below. Please read the hunting sections carefully to prevent being cited for a violation.
The exact wording of kentucky s deer hunting laws can be viewed here. If you need help understanding a law, call 8008581549, weekdays, 8. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Home forums hunting weapons crossbow forum 2016 2017 season discussion in crossbow forum started by bigredhunter, nov 19, 2015. Legal methods and equipment for hunting furbearers. Kentucky deer population, management news and information archive.
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Frankfort, ky wymt the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20162017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for elk hunting at its quarterly. Wko has offered affordable and quality kentucky deer hunts since 1998 and has satisfied many hunters that keep coming back. New 500 acres hunting lease in ohio county, kentucky. Jan 21, 2016 turkeyhunting enthusiasts will unite feb. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20162017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for elk hunting at its quarterly meeting. Kentucky whitetailed deer report kentucky fish and wildlife. Season opening date closing date page early waterfowl hunting canada geese sept. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. I saw 3 bucks and 2 does togather, this afternoon in a wheat field. Resident youths 16 and 17 years of age must possess a resident youth hunting license and a.