Many archery hunters in kentucky will spend the last long weekend of summer getting an early jump on fall. The exact wording of kentucky s deer hunting laws can be viewed here. This month, our local expert explores the commonwealths high harvest deer counties in a regionbyregion breakdown. The kids are the first in the woods to be out there to have a range of 150300 yards. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use. Plus, the rifle season has been extended state wide. Deer hunters should note the following changes for the upcoming season. Tennessee deer harvest down from 2016 heading into. The archery deer harvest dropped to 16,592 which was 11. Make sure you understand kentucky s hunting and trapping laws befo re going afield. I first captured this deer on camera in 2016 as a great 2. 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.
Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. If you need help understanding a law, call 8008581549, weekdays, 8. Kentucky deer hunting outfitters, ky trophy whitetail season. Inrut rifles has compiled a list of all states mule deer and. Dec 22, 2014 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. For more information on deer hunting, visit the kentucky fish and wildlife webpage at fw. Call us to book a hunt or to get more information on our kentucky deer hunting packages. Kentuckys 201617 deer season kicks off the first saturday in september with the start of the 6day archery season. Kentuckys late muzzleloader deer season opens saturday. We still have a few kentucky trophy deer hunts available for the 20152016 season. Kentucky hunters harvest record amount of deer during. Most kentucky hunters view these as negative changes.
Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky deer. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 2015 2016 season. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. Kentucky deer hunters log big season sports herald. Austin finally tags out during the 2016 deer season. In order to take more than four deer statewide, an additional deer permit must be purchased. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. Fast forward three years later, and he did the exact same thing last fall.
Hunters in kentucky have taken more than,000 deer annually over the past five seasons. New licenses are required annually, except for the 3year fishing license. Kentucky extends crossbow deer hunting season wlky. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. Kids not having reached 16 years of age yet can go out midoctober with an adult and hunt with a modern rifle. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. Jul 21, 2016 best spots for bowhunting kentucky trophy bucks to hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, kentucky must be a figment of someones fertile imagination. Dec 09, 2016 kentucky s late muzzleloader deer season opens this saturday december 10th and runs through dec.
The following dates are for kentucky s zone 1 only. The statewide season limit for anlered deer is one per hunter. The 2016 deer population estimated at 820,000 after the 201516 hunting season, with above one million prehunt in 2016. Kentucky deer hunting tradition, experience, sportsmanship. Trophy deer are taken throughout all of the kentucky deer season. License and permit fees kentucky department of fish. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. A 1day or 7day hunting license is valid only for the period shown on license. Record harvest for modern gun deer season kentucky. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7.
The 201920 season is set to be the second highest harvest, right after the 20152016 season at 155,730, kentucky fish. And proposed changes for 2018 has introduced a doeonly twoday gun season in september for zone 1 counties. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here zero to a million in 100 years. Kentuckys record deer harvest of 155,734 occurred during the 201516 season. Aug 24, 2018 antlerless deer can be harvested in zone 4 during archery season, crossbow season, youth gun seasons and the last three days of december muzzleloader season.
Hunters set new harvest records in three of the past four seasons. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentucky s rocketing. Deer hunting information for the 201617 season and specific regulations can be found at visitor facilities and. Kentucky deer hunters had a record harvest during this years modern gun season. Kentuckys late muzzleloader deer season opens this saturday december 10th and runs through dec. Record harvest for modern gun deer season in kentucky. Deer season looks promising for 201617 community sports.
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. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4 and will now be 16 days across all zones, opening nov. Dec 27, 2019 the current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 2015 2016 season. Kentucky deer hunting outfitters, ky trophy whitetail. Kentucky deer season kentucky hunting outfitters kentucky.
An additional deer permit is not included with a sportsmans license. Kentucky fish and wildlife debuted a firstofitskind quota hunt for archery and crossbow deer hunting this past season at big rivers, which expanded in 2016 with the addition of the 841acre. He makes a questionable hit on a mature buck and decides to use a tracking dog. The world was tiptoeing into a new millennium the last time kentuckys deer harvest did not break 00 for a season. Kentucky brings in record harvest for modern gun deer season. The next deer season is the muzzleloader season, from dec. Kentucky deer hunters set record during modern gun season. Zone 4 is restricted to antleredonly deer through dec. During kentuckys youth deer hunting season is one of the best times to deer hunt. Early returns from kentucky 201617 deer season outdoor. Jun 05, 2019 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. The top five most issued citations related to hunting and trapping are. The current statewide estimate is 858,876 deer statewide at the start of the 2017 18 hunting season, which is a 4% increase from 201617.
The 201920 season is set to be the second highest harvest, right after the 2015 2016 season at 155,730, kentucky fish. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. For more information on deer hunting, visit the kentucky fish and wildlife. Kentucky hunters log another top5 deer season buckmasters. Oct 01, 2016 crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters gary garth, the courierjournal published 12.
Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617. Crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters gary garth, the courier journal published 12. A hunter may take as many deer as allowed for each zone. This season should be a good time to get an antlerless deer, sams said. The current statewide estimate is 858,876 deer statewide at the start of the 201718 hunting season, which is a 4% increase from 201617. An additional deer permit allows a hunter to take up to two additional deer beyond the four deer allowed by the statewide or youth.
Crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters courierjournal. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. Nov 21, 2016 all deer meat was donated to a group of friends that give the processed deer to those in need. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Its a state with a great reputation for big deer, but in producing them, it appears to violate many of the rules of how to manage deer with that in mind. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. During the 2006 deer season, kentucky whitetail hunters returned with a bang to post a nearrecord harvest of 122,233 animals just shy of being 10,000 more than the previous season. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 20152016 season.
Archery deer season begins at land between the lakes ap. Kentucky hunters harvest record amount of deer during modern. Nov, 2016 kentucky 2016 late muzzle loading season duration. The 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 meeting. Nov 21, 2016 all deer meat was donated to a group of friends that give the processed deer to those in. That is 1,5 fewer deer than were killed at the same point in the season in 2016, according to the tennessee wildlife resources agency. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 201718 hunting season, increasing into 2018. There really isnt much you can say negative about kentucky. Aug 24, 2018 when kentuckys 2018 deer season opens sept. Kentucky deer hunt 2016 season nice buck and does youtube. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer. Looking for the 2019 2020 deer season dates for your state, or looking to travel for the best out of state deer hunt.
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. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Kentucky whitetailed deer report kentucky fish and wildlife. Please read the hunting sections carefully to prevent being cited for a violation. Dove, crow, purple and common gallinule and virginia and sora rail seasons open sept. Kentucky deer hunters had a record harvest during this years. 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. This estimate is generated from harvest and age structure data, which is collected through telecheck and by kdfwr staff. With kentuckys 201617 deer season set to open this weekend, with the start of archery hunting on saturday, sept.
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