A kentucky elk hunting trip will take you through the heart of appalachia, including deep hollows and thick, deciduous forests. This year, the modern firearm season runs through nov. Kentucky kentucky hunting kentucky fishing kentucky game bird hunting. Hunters statewide came out of the chute with recordsetting numbers in the first days of bow season. Many archery hunters in kentucky will spend the last long weekend of summer getting an early jump on fall.
The fiveyear, 20122016 average kill was 141,976, ranging from 155,730 in 2015. These properties have been designated by the state for public hunting. Dove, crow, purple and common gallinule and virginia and sora rail seasons open sept. Huntingseasonhq is the source for all 20192020 information. Bobcat hunting season kentucky dream sporting trips. Kentucky s whitetail population, buck size, and early season opening dates create an ideal deer hunting state. May 31, 2017 the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources will issue 710 elk permits for the 20172018 season. Commission members proposed allowing resident hunters 65 or older to use crossbows during the entire archery deer season as well as deer zone changes for hopkins, larue, green, nelson, bullitt, grayson. If you need help understanding a law, call 8008581549, weekdays, 8.
While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentucky s rocketing. Kentucky deer hunters set record during modern gun season. Tennessee spring turkey hunting season opens april 2. Dec 22, 2014 2015 2016 deer season dates and modifications to elk hunting commission members proposed allowing resident hunters 65 or older to use crossbows during the entire archery deer season as well as deer zone changes for hopkins, larue, green, nelson, bullitt, grayson, ohio, breckinridge and allen counties. Dec 09, 2019 kentucky deer hunters had a record harvest during this years modern gun season. Frankfort, ky wymtthe kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 2016 2017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for elk hunting at its quarterly. New jersey new jersey saltwater fishing new jersey hunting new jersey freshwater fishing. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer. Please select the state you are interested in by clicking the icon below. Average temperatures of 30 to 60 f are comfortable throughout the october to march extended hunting season. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. Whitetail deer, photo by ray stainfield land between the lakes national recreation area has seen a decrease in whitetailed deer numbers over the last several years, especially on the kentucky portion.
Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, season dates. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Its a truly unforgettable pheasant hunting experience. Kentucky hunting leases may be exactly what you are looking for. Sep 25, 2016 streamed live on sep 25, 2016 308 into the video is when the big buck shows up. Kentucky also offers a fourweek spring squirrel season that opens in midmay.
The regular season will run april 16 through may 8. Regulations for the fall and winter hunting seasons are printed in the kentucky hunting and trapping guide. Make sure you understand kentucky s hunting and trapping laws befo re going afield. May 23, 20 kentucky deer hunting season extends to the states wildlife management areas wmas.
I finally got a chance to take my papaws rifle out on a hunt. Crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters gary garth, the courierjournal published 12. Kentucky s 2016 17 deer season kicked off the first saturday in september with the start of the 6day archery season. Land between the lakes 2016 deer hunting changes land. How much of a deposit do i need to make to schedule a hunt. Hunters can use crossbows and archery gear or choose from lots of options for firearm hunting including handguns, shotguns, muzzleloaders and highpowered rifles. Jan 21, 2016 turkey hunting enthusiasts will unite feb. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. Nov, 2016 kentucky 2016 late muzzle loading season duration.
Hunters should get a free copy of the 2016 2017 kentucky hunting and trapping guide prior to hunting season to brush up on season dates, changes from last. The last three days of the december muzzleloader season is important for zone 4 counties because that is the only time they have to harvest an antlerless deer with a gun. Oct 01, 2016 crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters gary garth, the courierjournal published 12. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Over 80 different wmas are accessible throughout the state during quota hunts, which are offered to the public to help maintain a healthy population of deer.
The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 2015 2016 deer seasons and numerous changes to deer and elk regulations in the state at its quarterly meeting dec. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Kentucky extends crossbow deer hunting season wlky. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20152016 deer. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. Memberships tin city hunting club smithmills, kentucky. I hope you enjoy my first video and the videos to come. Kentuckys 201617 deer season kicks off the first saturday in september with the start of the 6day archery season. Home forums hunting forums deer hunting 2018 hunting season date change discussion in deer hunting started by monster01, dec 17, 2017. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of.
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. There are a couple of great thins about the upcoming 2016 kentucky turkey hunting season, the first thing that comes to mind is that there is are two of them. Everything right now points toward another good season, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the. The top five most issued citations related to hunting and trapping are. Trophy deer are taken throughout all of the kentucky deer season. Streamed live on sep 25, 2016 308 into the video is when the big buck shows up. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 201718 hunting season, increasing into 2018. Elk telecheck results kentucky department of fish and. Kentucky is home to a variety of smaller game including squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. The exact wording of kentucky s deer hunting laws can be viewed here. Explore all the hunting that kentucky has to offer on this website.
Please read the hunting sections carefully to prevent being cited for a violation. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Plus, the rifle season has been extended state wide. The world was tiptoeing into a new millennium the last time kentuckys deer harvest did not break 00 for a season. First there will be a statewide young sportsman turkey hunt saturday and sunday for ages 616. The following dates are for kentucky s zone 1 only. I keep hearing that the kdfwr plans to open the full archery season to crossbows. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Most kentucky hunters view these as negative changes. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Please note that these deer season dates are from each states department of wildlifes website and that you should double check before hunting. A 7day hunting license, or small game license is not legal for hunting deer or turkey in kentucky a nonresident turkey permit. My biggest concern is what im going to do after hunting season, my only marketable skill is running boats.
A hunter shall not use a light from a boat to take raccoon or opossum. Hunters in kentucky have taken more than,000 deer annually over the past five seasons. Kentucky s 201617 hunting campaign begins saturday, aug. Migratory bird opportunities include doves, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes and more. Kentucky s hunter orange clothing law requires all hunters and persons accompanying them, hunting for any species during the modern gun, muzzleloading, and youth fire arm deer seasons, or a firearm elk or bear season to wear solid, unbroken hunter. Other than that, the bluegrass state gets green lights. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here. Home forums hunting weapons crossbow forum 2016 2017 season discussion in crossbow forum started by bigredhunter, nov 19, 2015. If youre looking for hunting seasons in the united states, youve come to the right place. You have found the right place, schedule your hunting seasons here.
Fall hunting cal lin 2016 season 33 episode 6 56m 34s chad miles and experts from the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources answer viewers questions about hunting. Feb 26, 2016 kentucky hunters bagged 30,895 turkeys during the 2015 spring season. The 2016 deer population estimated at 820,000 after the 201516 hunting season, with above one million prehunt in 2016. Mar 23, 2016 the 2016 spring turkey hunting season opens april 2 and lasts through may 15. Oct 05, 2017 already home to the largest population east of the mississippi river, the 201617 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources kdfwr elk report indicates kentucky now has more than 11,000 elk within its borders.
Hunting regulations affecting the 2016 season will change at land between the lakes national recreation area. Many species, including squirrel, have a split season. Kentucky boasts the 2nd most boone and crockett bucks per sq. Check the kentucky hunting and trapping guide or go to. Early returns from kentucky 201617 deer season outdoor. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. One of the downsides to kentucky elk hunting is the odds of actually drawing a tag. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 2016 2017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for elk hunting at its quarterly meeting. Kentuckys elk restoration zone covers 16 counties in the southeast region of the state approximately 4. You can purchase your kentucky hunting license and turkey permit online by clicking the yellow kdfwr logo below.
Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Share your trail camera pics here an talk about hunting with other people. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. Kentucky brings in record harvest for modern gun deer season. Kentucky had a record black bear hunt in 2015, killing 46 black bears, but animal rights activists are raising questions about the commonwealths methodology. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Kentucky hunters bagged 30,895 turkeys during the 2015 spring season. Search thousands of private hunting leases on hlrbo. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. Deer season arrives september 3, 2017 kentucky, kentucky 201617 deer harvest kentuckys elk program a tourism victory, too february 11, 2017.
Biologists with the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources say deer numbers are good across the state, but acknowledge the early returns from the 2016 17 season could portend a smaller harvest overall compared to recent years. Many private ranch hunters can attest to the fact that they spend most of the year feeding, managing property, scouting, controlling predators, keeping trespassers out, etc. All counties adair allen anderson ballard barren bath bell boone bourbon boyd boyle bracken breathitt breckinridge bullitt butler caldwell calloway campbell carlisle carroll carter casey christian clark clay clinton crittenden cumberland daviess edmonson elliott estill. Hunting season hq is the source for the most up to date information about 20172018 hunting seasons in the us.
Kentucky elk population tops 11,000 rocky mountain elk. This season should be a good time to get an antlerless deer, sams said. Oct 21, 2016 biologists with the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources say deer numbers are good across the state, but acknowledge the early returns from the 2016 17 season could portend a smaller harvest overall compared to recent years. Find all of your kentucky hunting seasons details here. Kentucky s hunter orange clothing law requires all hunters and persons accompanying them, hunting for any species during the modern gun, muzzleloading, and youth fire arm deer seasons, or a firearm elk or bear season to wear solid, unbroken hunter orange color visible from all sides on the head, back and chest.
Preserve hunts allow the hunter to maximize time spent in the field. Kentucky hunters log another top5 deer season buckmasters. Frankfort, ky wymt the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20162017 deer seasons, changes to deer. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Home regionstate kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer season dates, changes in elk hunting. Only portions of these public hunting areas within the bear zone are open to bear hunting. Kentucky hunters 15 and younger get the first shot at a spring turkey april 23. Hunters set new harvest records in three of the past four seasons. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 2015 2016 deer seasons and numerous changes to deer and elk.
Bowhunting the rut archery season 2016 royer duration. 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. Native warmseason grasses and other flora and fauna are reminiscent of bygone days. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 20152016 season. Kentucky s 2016 17 deer season kicks off the first saturday in september with the start of the 6day archery season. Deer hunting 2016 rifle season pennsylvania duration. Click here to see the best hunting gadgets for 2018. Jun 05, 2019 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife announced that hunters harvested 107,039 deer during the 16day season. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. I first turkey hunted kentucky in the late 1990s, riding the wave of the restoration effort for the big birds, and enjoying all the bluegrass state had to offer. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. Fall hunting callin 2016 season 33 episode 6 kentucky.