Dec 11, 2018 until a few years ago most of the commonwealths trophy deer were taken in the western part of the state, but this is quickly changing. 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. If we get a bad weather weekend or two in there, thats going to have an effect. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. Zone 1 includes all the counties surrounding kentucky lake. Nov 20, 2018 see jason take a great buck on the opening day of the kentucky gun season.
If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. New 500 acres hunting lease in ohio county, kentucky. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. 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. The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january. Day 1 or 7 day hunting license or annual hunting license if taken by gun or. Hunting licenses and permits are required for particular game. Call now to book this exclusive hunt that features the first opportunity for deer in kentucky for fall 2020. Dec 31, 2017 call now to book this exclusive hunt that features the first opportunity for deer in kentucky for fall 2020. Refer to cam reg 2004 for regulations pertaining to hunting.
Web telecheck results kdfwr kentucky department of fish. Kentucky is home to a variety of smaller game including squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Jul 30, 2018 any changes from 2017, including deer zones and season structure, will be reflected in both the updated online and printed versions of the guide.
Hunting restrictions there are a little difficult to grasp and negotiate, but the potential is well worth the extra effort. Kentucky s whitetail population, buck size, and early season opening dates create an ideal deer hunting state. Kentucky hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in kentucky. Fall hunting and trapping guide set for initial publication. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons and.
It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. In addition to deer, the kentucky hunting and trapping guide contains information about kentuckys fall and winter hunting seasons, including dove, waterfowl, small game, upland bird, turkey, bear. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens tomorrow, with the beginning of archery hunting, a 6day season that continues through monday, january 20, 2020. Season opening date closing date page whitetailed deer hunting deer archery sept. Deer hunters should note the following changes for the upcoming season. If planning an outofstate hunt to kentucky avoid the eastern third of the state for the next year or two. From deer to bear, elk and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. Roughly 98,000 hunters took 108,000 deer during the 2017 2018 season.
Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. This great 285 acre farm is now available for lease in hopkins co. See jason take a great buck on the opening day of the kentucky gun season. This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. Click here for new chronic wasting disease policy for all deer harvested on fort campbell effective 14 september 2019. December 10, 2019 those kids were the winners for sure, lots of smiles yesterday in calloway county. Many deer hunters rejoiced this past weekend over a break in a weather pattern that had been alternating. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division.
Everything you need to plan your kentucky hunting trips for 2020. During the 201819 elk season in kentucky, 368 elk were taken by hunters 196 male elk 53. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during kentuckys hunting seasons. For the ultimate hunting experience, information or questions, contact hurley combs at 6062711037. Click here for 20192020 season dates and bag limits. How many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 201718 hunting season, increasing into 2018. On top of that, the majority of the state had just. Find all of your kentucky hunting seasons details here. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4 and will now be 16 days across all zones, opening nov. A heavy dose of ehd hit the state in 2017 that really impacted the herd.
Jun 19, 2018 kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present, along with other kcf members. Calltext mitch at 2702936712 to discuss your kentucky deer hunting velvet package for september 2020. To sign up for updates to deer regulations, please enter your email below. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Elk hunting in kentucky march 20, 2017 for the 20172018 season, the number of elk quota permits is being proposed to drop from 910 to 710 with the reduction coming from the cow elk archery and cow elk firearm permits. The following dates are for kentucky s zone 1 only. Nick has had the opportunity to travel and hunt in over 15 states, 3 different continents and spent opening day of the 2017 bowhunting season with hurley and lost mountain outfitters right here in kentucky. According to deer reports posted on the kdfwr website, the statewide herd estimate at the start of the 201718 hunting season was 858,876. Bowhunters harvested a record 29,000 deer during the 16week season, and enjoyed a 30% success rate.
Kentucky boasts the 2nd most boone and crockett bucks per sq. During the 20 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. Hunting related accidents in context in reality, most of the greatest dangers to hunters are not related to firearms but occur for other reasons, such as car accidents traveling to and from hunting sites or heart. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. These proposed changes come on the heels of a historic ehd outbreak throughout the eastern half of the state. Kentucky trail cam photos western kentucky outdoors. Aug 24, 2018 when kentuckys 2018 deer season opens sept. At that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season.
You have found the right place, schedule your hunting seasons here. Earnabuck program has been suspended for 2019 deer season. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. 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.
Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting. Kentucky hunting leases may be exactly what you are looking for. The department of wildlife conservation reports the 2017 2018 archery season was the best in state history for trophies and harvest numbers. The statewide and youth deer permits now allow for the harvest of up to four deer. This success story is brought to you by kentucky fish and wildlifes long and storied history of sound, sciencebased deer management. Elk hunting in kentucky march 20, 2017 for the 20172018 season, the number of elk quota permits is being proposed to drop from 910 to 710 with the reduction coming from. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Regulations for the fall and winter hunting seasons are printed in the kentucky hunting and trapping guide. Web telecheck results kdfwr kentucky department of. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. Regulations, then scroll down to administrative regulations.
Migratory bird opportunities include doves, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes and more. The blue grass region is the best area in the state of kentucky for deer hunting, with owen county leading the pack. Explore all the hunting that kentucky has to offer on this website. Nov 26, 2019 the study found that the estimated incidence of a firearm injury associated with hunting activities is 9 in 1 million hunting days. The best counties in kentucky for deer hunting gone.
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