Groundhogs may be hunted statewide, yearround, with no bag limit. Nov 02, 2014 kentuckys modern gun deer season opens saturday in all zones and runs through nov. Modern gun deer season opens statewide saturday, nov. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Nov 19, 2017 sunday november, 19th i was able to take this big old doe. Our modern gun season this year starts very early in november, said gabe jenkins. If taken by pole and line, a fishing license is required. Alabama hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. This administrative regulation establishes deer hunting seasons and zones, bag. Deer kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Application deadline for bear permits is always december 10.
Deer harvest during gun season affected by weather. We are thankful for these animals that give their lives to provide food for our family and friends. Ballard wma will reopen for waterfowl hunting on wednesday, jan. No more than 10 may be antlerless and no more than 2 may be antlered. In zone 1 counties, youth hunters may harvest unlimited antlerless deer if they have valid deer permits to do so. The youth only modern gun season is the weekend of october 12. Frankfort one of the favorite times of the year for tens of thousands of kentuckians begins saturday as modern gun deer season opens statewide. Nov 16, 2015 john gets his best buck ever on opening day of the 2015 kentucky deer gun season.
Please use our website for services related to license purchases, vessel registration renewals and human wildlife interactions the sales office at commission headquarters in raleigh is closed. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. New deer hunting regulations proposed for 2019 season. Hunters shall abide by the equipment restrictions in place for each season. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources. Kentucky deer season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Government lands % 17% private lands 34,757,839 acres.
The following dates are the projected indiana firearms deer seasons through 2019. If bullfrogs are taken by gun or bow and arrow, a hunting license is required. No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season. It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb.
The late prerut, which begins when bucks start actively searching for does going into estrus, usually starts after halloween, during the. Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. The upcoming modern gun deer season did not look rosy a month ago, as a. C any deer taken in chester, haywood, madison, mcnairy, shelby, or tipton county on the opening weekend of the gun season must be checked in at a physical check station. Ohios archery season for hunting whitetailed deer begins saturday, while gun season for adults hunting deer begins in december. Nov, 2017 myself, my son aaron and austin were all blessed to take deer this rifle season. Dec 22, 2019 hunting in kentucky requires a permit or license of one or many depending on who you are and what or how youre hunting.
The only change from last year is for menifee county, which. Hunters and biologists agree, its the best time of the year to hunt deer. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location.
The 7mm and 300 winchester magnum are guns that require someone willing to shoot a big gun, but by no means is that much power is needed. John gets his best buck ever on opening day of the 2015 kentucky deer gun season. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer. New deer hunting regulations proposed for 2019 season kentucky. Despite being a smaller state, west virginia is home to more than 350,000. A hunting license is required unless the hunter is license exempt. Seasons, dates and bag limits do not apply to wildlife management areas. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Kentucky hunting seasons explore kentucky lake, lake. The late prerut, which begins when bucks start actively searching for does going into estrus, usually starts after halloween, during the first. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two. Our gun hunters should have some fantastic deer activity. Modern gun season for deer opens statewide saturday local.
Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and wildlife. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. Here in kentucky, early season whitetail hunting begins the first saturday of september. Terrain rolling hills to the west, hilly forests to the north, and thousands of lakes throughout. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air. Wave a record number of deer were killed by hunters in kentucky during the recent gun season. Kentucky fish and wildlife takes a fourzone approach to the management of the states deer herd. Aug 24, 2018 when kentuckys 2018 deer season opens sept.
Myself, my son aaron and austin were all blessed to take deer this rifle season. Licenses include, but are not limited to, a combination hunting and fishing license, an annual junior hunting license, trapping license, shooting preserve license, as well as deer, trout, migratory bird permits, etc. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Our fully guided early season archery hunt is affordable and memorable.
Best gun for deer hunting kentucky hunting outfitters. Early season velvet buck opportunity deer creek lodge. A cool down coincided with the twoday gun season for youth deer hunters. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4. Nov 11, 2015 when does the modern gun deer season start and end in my county. Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always december 10. Alabama hunting seasons not only differ around the state, but individual counties may have their own season start and end dates, as well as bag limits.
Hunting in kentucky requires a permit or license of one or many depending on who you are and what or how youre hunting. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. Kentucky opening day deer gun season 2016 jeff hankins. This season, for the first time, all 120 kentucky counties will have a 16day modern gun season. Snapping turtles except alligator snapping turtles and soft shell turtles may be taken yearround with no bag limit but may not be harvested for commercial purposes. Best gun for deer hunting kentucky hunting outfitters, ky.
Known for quality whitetailed deer hunting and a newly managed elk hunt. Nov 08, 2017 modern gun deer season opens statewide nov. Kentuckys modern gun season for deer is timed to coincide with the onset of the rut. Modern gun season for deer opens statewide saturday. For a realistic opportunity to harvest a buck in velvet, come to deer creek. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. D the statewide bag limit of two 2 antlered deer may be exceeded within unit cwd if. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit.
Also, find out how to comply with requirements to log and report harvested deer. Clarify regulations to denote that hunters in zone 4 may not use archery or crossbow equipment to take does antlerless deer during the early muzzleloader, modern gun or the first six days of december muzzleloader seasons. Alabama offers a variety of game for hunters including alligator, deer, turkey and quail. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.
Answers to common questions about kentuckys modern gun. Kentuckys gun deer season to open the courierjournal. Kentuckys 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. Learn more about new hunting rules for 20192020, including changes to deer hunting regulations. Oct 26, 2014 hunters hopes are high for deer season. Answers to common questions about kentuckys modern gun deer. All hunters, and persons accompanying them, must wear outer garments of hunter orange color visible from all sides on the head, back and chest when hunting during daylight hours for any species during the modern gun, muzzleloader, and youth firearm deer seasons, or a firearm elk or bear season. Our modern gun season this year starts very early in november, said gabe jenkins, deer and elk program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. If frogs are taken by gig or by hand, either a hunting or fishing license is valid.
Kentuckys modern gun deer season approaching outdoor news. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. One of the antlered deer must have at least 4 points, one inch or longer, on one side of the antlers. See the 201920 wildlife management area schedule for youth deer hunting dates and other information. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deer only requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. Deer zones and season limits are explained in the deer hunting section of the kentucky hunting and trapping guide. Modern gun deer season opens saturday sports state. 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. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Please note that these kentucky deer season dates are from kentucky department of wildlifes website and that you should double check before hunting.
Around 300,000 people hunt deer in kentucky each year. Zone 4 may not use archery or crossbow equipment to take does antlerless deer during the early muzzleloader, modern gun or the first six days of. The youthonly modern gun season is the weekend of october 12. Gun season ends with 107,000 deer kills in kentucky wxix. Dec 07, 2018 create a special deer hunt on lake barkley state resort. Turkeys taken by youth during the youthonly season count toward the spring turkey bag limit. Antlerless deer cannot be harvested during the modern gun season nov. Kentuckys modern gun deer season approaching outdoor. These dates are based on the current administrative rules as of november 17, 2000 and are subject to change. West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4 and will now be 16 days across all zones, opening nov.
Ncwrc license, vessel registration, and wildlife helpline call centers are open from 8. Deer hunters should note the following changes for the upcoming season. Today, kentucky is a top10 state for hunters seeking that trophy buck. Nov, 2016 kentucky opening day deer gun season 2016 jeff hankins. The season sits squarely in the rut, when male deer are most actively pursuing does to breed. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Be sure to visit the conservation and natural resources website for additional information. Deer zones and season limits are explained in the deer hunting section of. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of. Same legal arms and ammunition apply as in deer season, in accordance with rule 2202. Kentuckys modern gun deer season opens saturday in all zones and runs through nov. A 243 is a bit of an oddball caliber along with the 273. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates.
Dog hunting in those counties or parts of counties where and how it is allowed during the regular dog deer hunting season. Additional deer permits 2 deer per permit are available online. The early season deer hunting you dream of awaits you at kentuckys deer creek lodge. Season dates and bag limits for waterfowl and other migratory birds. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Total whitetail deer boone and crockett records for kentucky. The season opens statewide on the second saturday in november and a countys zone assignment dictates when it closes.
Kentuckys deer season has been underway since sept. When does the modern gun deer season start and end in my county. 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. A hunting license is required if turtles are taken by gun or bow and arrow. Sunday november, 19th i was able to take this big old doe. Modern gun season for deer has been lengthened in zone 3 and zone 4 to 16 days.