Only center fire modern firearms are legal for deer hunting. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. This document establishes final frameworks for migratory bird hunting regulations for the 201819 season. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. 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. In many cases, these fatalities are selfinflicted by hunters who trip, fall, or have other accidents that cause them to shoot themselves with their own weapons. 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. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentucky s rocketing.
For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. Dont forget to subscribe so you dont miss watching them develop into coon hounds. 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. Feb 04, 2018 this video is about 2017 2018 kentucky goose hunting. The state provides harvest estimates in real time throughout hunting. Aug 24, 2017 kentucky has been ranked for several years as the top place to harvest ginseng. Overall the season harvest numbers were pretty good, said elk and deer program coordinator gabe jenkins, of the kentucky department of. A valid indiana deer hunting license see page 27 of hunting guide for license types, resident youth hunttrap, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is required to hunt. The state also had 69,000 turkey hunters, of which 27,000 were successful. May 31, 2017 the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources will issue 710 elk permits for the 2017 2018 season. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deerhunting question and answers page. Limits are set for each species hunting or trapping season.
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. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. The commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the general assembly. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during kentucky s hunting seasons. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Download the 20172018 kentucky hunting guide for detailed information on deer. The best counties in kentucky for deer hunting gone. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Fall hunting and trapping guide set for initial publication in august kentucky department of fish and wildlife 8008581549 frankfort, ky. New york state has both spring and fall turkey hunting seasons and a youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 1215. One of the downsides to kentucky elk hunting is the odds of actually drawing a tag. 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. Select purchase licenses and proceed to 2018 hunting. But a clearly defined chunk of kentucky is a great place to start your search.
Kentucky proposes changes to elk, deer seasons outdoornews. Odnr operations during coronavirus updated 5122020 at 5. A deer with an antler or antlers at least 3 inches in length. Seasonlong reservation applications and multiple choice reservation applications are available under the drawings section. Information on kentuckys zone 1 deer and turkey hunting season dates. When preparing to hunt in the land between the lakes is is important to know the regulations. Legislators must approve all recommendations before they become law. Learn more about new hunting rules for 20192020, including changes to deer hunting regulations.
New season dates are posted in late summer, or you can visit future big game hunting seasons to determine future dates for big game. There are no substantive changes from the february 2, 2018, proposed rule. Statewide grouse season 20172018 kentucky fish and wildlife. From deer to bear, elk and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. Please reference the kentucky hunting and trapping guide for specific seasons within wildlife management areas. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during kentuckys hunting seasons. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information.
Kentucky has been ranked for several years as the top place to harvest ginseng. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here. Officials suspend wild ginseng season kentucky local news. Ginseng marketing the kentucky department of agriculture. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits. 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. In deerrelated business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 2017 2018 seasons. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 20172018 hunting season. New dealers should apply after july 1 for a kentucky ginseng dealer license that is valid for the current years fall harvest. In other words, to be a kentucky ginseng dealer on september 1, 2019, apply after july 1, 2019. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Check the species and season listings for information about limits.
All season dates on this page are effective for the current license year, which runs from september 1 to august 31. 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. Take a look at whats going on in the bluegrass state. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. Waterfowl hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Hunting season hq is the source for the most up to date information about 2017 2018 hunting seasons in the us. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. While it is easy to stay within the bounds of the law, a good hunter will be sure to understand the rules before they embark on their hunt. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of. Hunters bought 552,000 deer permits for the 20172018 season, and enjoyed 106 hunting days in which. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources will issue 710 elk permits for the 20172018 season.
Follow us on facebook and for updates and wildlife hotlines licenses can be purchased online by clicking the button below, by calling 8003644263, or. According to the international hunter education association, in an average year, fewer than 1,000 people in the united states and canada are accidentally shot by hunters, and of these, fewer than 75 are fatalities. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentuckys rocketing. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Applications received prior to june 30 each year are for a license that expires august 31 of the current year. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. Jul 30, 2018 fall hunting and trapping guide set for initial publication in august kentucky department of fish and wildlife 8008581549 frankfort, ky. The ohio department of natural resources continues to operate in accordance to guidance from the ohio department of health and governor mike dewine in the wake of the covid19 coronavirus in ohio. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. New fishing and hunting regulations proposed for 2019 kentucky. Last season, three counties came on strong and made the cut although interestingly, the county wasnt one of the three in 2005.
The exact wording of kentucky s deer hunting laws can be viewed here. Land between the lakes hunting regulations land between the. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb.
This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. 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. The deer are so abundant in the blue grass region that hunters harvested more deer in this area than in the northeast and. This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. A kentucky elk hunting trip will take you through the heart of appalachia, including deep hollows and thick, deciduous forests. Average price of kentucky hunting land whitetail properties. 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. Hunting season hq is the source for the most up to date information about 20172018 hunting seasons in the us. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. July 30, 2018 an initial printing of this years kentucky hunting and trapping guide will arrive at license vendor locations by midaugust but it will not reflect proposed changes to the 2018 deer.
Hunting in land between the lakes wildlife management is an important task for land between the lakes, and hunting plays a major role. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. This license would be valid september 1, 2019 to august 31, 2020. The price of kentucky hunting land varies regionally based on terrain, amenities and hunting. During the spring, the season is open in all of upstate new york north of the bronx and hunting hours are 12hour before sunrise to noon. Fall hunting and trapping guide set for initial publication. Whatever the reason, kentucky has indeed managed to find the sweet spot of hunting opportunity for trophy deer.
It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. Now, in an effort to reestablish the wild ginseng, officials have. The commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 2017 2018 deer seasons. In deerrelated business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 20172018 seasons. Because of public health concerns all arkansas game and fish commission offices will be closed to the public until further notice. On deck for deer hunters in kentucky are the october muzzleloader oct. The north carolina wildlife resource commission reported the state had 665,000 license holdersduring the 2017 2018 hunting season. Jul 21, 2016 whatever the reason, kentucky has indeed managed to find the sweet spot of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. Now, in an effort to reestablish the wild ginseng, officials have suspended the season, which runs from september 1.
Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Season dates and bag limits for waterfowl and other migratory birds. 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 fall season is divided in to six season zones and fall hunting hours are sunrise.
Central office 614 2656633 construction projectscontracts 614 2656369 ohio emergency operations center ohio eoc 614 7999538. During any open season on deer with primitive weapons after november 30, a person may use any legal weapon of choice on private lands only, if the person is the title owner of the land, the lessee of the hunting rights on the land, a member of a hunting club leasing the hunting rights on the land, or a guest of a person specified above. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. The state had 235,000 deer hunters, and they harvested 190,000 deer. Seasons, dates and bag limits do not apply to wildlife management areas. June 22, 2018 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed several new deer, elk and fishing regulations at its june quarterly meeting. A deer without antlers or with antlers less than 3 inches in length. Wheres the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season. How many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents. During the 20 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county.
Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. Having been in the land business for over a decade, we know that the search for hunting property can. This video is about 20172018 kentucky goose hunting.
The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. The north carolina wildlife resource commission reported the state had 665,000 license holdersduring the 20172018 hunting season. Kentucky requires hunters to report their harvests. Without hunting, the number of predatorless species such as whitetailed deer would get out of hand.
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