New fishing and hunting regulations proposed kentucky. Kentucky proposes changes to elk, deer seasons outdoornews. Apr 04, 2017 published on apr 4, 2017 follow along as gavyn harvests his first ever long beard, out of state, at that. Last season, if you recall, in kentuckys toughest region for deer hunting, one lone county topped the 1,000 deerpercounty harvest minimum we use to help determine the better places to find numbers of whitetails. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources will issue 710 elk permits for the 20172018 season. These proposed changes come on the heels of a historic ehd outbreak throughout the eastern half of the state. Applications go on sale january 1, 2020 for the upcoming season s kentucky elk quota hunts.
A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted. The commission is a ninemember board, comprised of volunteers who serve fouryear. Call now to book this exclusive hunt that features the first opportunity for deer in kentucky for fall 2020. I moved from georgia last year and the season there started about the first week of april. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. Crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters gary garth, the courierjournal published 12. Explore all the hunting that kentucky has to offer on. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed new steps to make it more convenient for people to obtain their hunter education certification, set elk permit quotas for the 202021 season and adopted fishing regulations for newly introduced cutthroat trout at its june 7 quarterly meeting. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons. The following dates are for kentucky s zone 1 only. Season dates and bag limits ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form.
I just looked at the extended 14 day forecast and didnt see any of the excessive temps that can quickly stunt or end the season. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentuckys rocketing. Farms are located in christian and caldwell county.
In deerrelated business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 2017 2018 seasons. 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. Kentuckys spring squirrel hunting season has deep historical roots may 3rd, 2017 0 comment hunting squirrels is a tradition that dates back to early kentucky. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. In deerrelated business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 20172018 seasons. On top of that, the majority of the state had just. 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. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Legal methods and equipment for hunting furbearers. Legislators must approve all recommendations before they become law. To sign up for updates to deer regulations, please enter your email below.
Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. It would be expected to see a drop last season, but hunters took enough deer to place the 20162017 season as the third highest on record. Deer hunting season season 34 episode 37 26m 31s carp madness returns as the kentucky department of fish and wildlife organizes another huge effort to bring awareness to. From deer to bear, elk and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. Last season, three counties came on strong and made the cut although interestingly, the county wasnt one of the three in 2005.
Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. A kentucky elk hunting trip will take you through the heart of appalachia, including deep hollows and thick, deciduous forests. Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during kentucky s hunting seasons. Everything you need to plan your kentucky hunting trips for 2020. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. Refer to cam reg 2004 for regulations pertaining to hunting. November 2017 deer trail camera photos kentucky lake.
This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. Early season velvet buck opportunity deer creek lodge. Hunters who harvest a bear during any bear hunting season must telecheck it by 8 p. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. Season 33 episode 50 56m 34s video has closed captioning. Our fully guided early season archery hunt is affordable and memorable. Eastern time, and also call 18008581549 within 24 hours of harvest to arrange for a physical check of the animal and receive a tag issued by kentucky fish and wildlife. We have a few farms for lease for the entire 2017 spring turkey season. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons and. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here.
Terrain varies from swampy lowlands, rolling hills, and heavily forested hills and mountains. Kentucky season discussion in kentucky started by stasiakj, mar 2, 2016. First morel season here in kentucky hardin countyfort knox area. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. The hunting property is within a 25minute drive of our awardwinning whitetail lodge. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. New fishing and hunting regulations proposed for 2019 kentucky. Opening day should be spot on, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources.
The commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the general assembly. May 31, 2017 the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources will issue 710 elk permits for the 2017 2018 season. Bears physically checked during any hunting season must include a carcass or an intact. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. Government lands % 7% private lands 23,922,869 acres. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during kentuckys hunting seasons. 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. Click here for new chronic wasting disease policy for all deer harvested on fort campbell effective 14 september 2019. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season.
For the ultimate hunting experience, information or questions, contact hurley combs at. 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. All earlyseason whitetail archery hunting packages are priced per person. Elk quota hunt applications can be purchased online here and at any vendor that sells kentucky hunting and fishing licenses. Here in kentucky, early season whitetail hunting begins the first saturday of september. Fall hunting callin 2017 season 33 episode 50 kentucky. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here zero to a million in 100. Kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi. Regulations for the fall and winter hunting seasons are printed in the kentucky hunting and trapping guide. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a deer stand to bag that trophy buck or sitting knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a band. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall. Kentucky is home to a variety of smaller game including squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 20172018 hunting season.
Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth. Calltext mitch at 2702936712 to discuss your kentucky deer hunting velvet package for september 2020. Mar 03, 2020 ive picked morels for 30 years and this was easily my best march ever. Known for top whitetail hunting state in the country. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current. Earnabuck program has been suspended for 2019 deer season. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Opening day should be spot on, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife. The farms have crop ground, big timber, crp, pasture ground. One of the downsides to kentucky elk hunting is the odds of actually drawing a tag. Hunters must buy their elk quota hunt applications before midnight eastern time on april 30, 2020. June 22, 2018 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed several new deer, elk and fishing regulations at its june quarterly meeting.
Whether you are planning on duck hunting for deer hunting in andy state check out the hunting seasons first. Published on apr 4, 2017 follow along as gavyn harvests his first ever long beard, out of state, at that. Overall the season harvest numbers were pretty good, said elk and deer program coordinator gabe jenkins, of the kentucky department of. Hunting season is always a special time of the year. You have found the right place, schedule your hunting seasons here. For the ultimate hunting experience, information or questions, contact hurley combs at 6062711037. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Deer kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Antlerless deer cannot be harvested during the modern gun season nov. 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. 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. Migratory bird opportunities include doves, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes and more.
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. On deck for deer hunters in kentucky are the october muzzleloader. Find all of your kentucky hunting seasons details here. Frankfort, ky wymtthe 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. Beautiful opening day of the kentucky youth turkey season. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. Explore all the hunting that kentucky has to offer on this website. This march has produced 343 for me, 172 from hart county and 171 from jefferson county. Ive picked morels for 30 years and this was easily my best march ever. On top of that, the majority of the state had just finally recovered from the bad outbreaks in 2007. If you are interested in a turkey lease please give us a call or text. Chad miles and experts from the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources answer. If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. Click here for 20192020 season dates and bag limits.
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