Kentucky turkey hunting season kentucky deer hunting. The 2016 deer population estimated at 820,000 after the 201516 hunting season, with above one million prehunt in 2016. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617. Southern justice season 1 episode 8 kentucky wild duration. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off. A late august taste of fall is enough to get any deer hunter excited with anticipation about what is around the corner. Packages offered include youth, archery, rifle and muzzle loader hunts. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start.
Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opened recently, with the beginning of archery hunting, a 6day season that continues through jan. When kentucky made some dramatic changes to its deer season back in the early 1990s, no one could imagine shooting only one buck per season. Kentucky deer season opens september 2 outdoor news daily. Kentucky boasts the 2nd most boone and crockett bucks per sq. Opening day should be spot on, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife.
Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Soybean and alfalfa fields attract a lot of the deer, but wheat, corn, barley and grain sorghum are what really draw the whitetails. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. If planning an outofstate hunt to kentucky avoid the eastern third of the state for the next year or two. This page is for sharing hunting photos of deer and info on the kentucky rut.
Not only do we offer kentucky trophy whitetail deer hunting, but also turkey, waterfowl and predator hunting. News and observations as kentuckys whitetailed deer. Hunters and country folk like to brag about being able to survive, but these animals would be whiped extinct in a shirt time. Wko has offered affordable and quality kentucky deer hunts since 1998 and has satisfied many hunters that keep coming back. Kentucky deer hunting and kentucky turkey hunting cost money and you need to decide what works best for you and your hunting style. 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. With so much time and effort spent finding, planning, buying equipment. 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. In some areas, more than 60 percent of the population was lost.
Call now to book this exclusive hunt that features the first opportunity for deer in kentucky for fall 2020. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. This estimate is generated from harvest and age structure data, which is collected through telecheck and by kdfwr staff. On deck for deer hunters in kentucky remain the modern gun nov. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. June 22, 2018 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed several new deer, elk and fishing regulations at its june quarterly meeting. On top of that, the majority of the state had just finally recovered from the bad outbreaks in 2007. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit. In deerrelated business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 20172018 seasons. Deer hunting 2017 ky rifle season zachs outdoor guide. To many morons who hoard toilet paper would also waste deer and other game. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information.
Eastern kentucky whitetail deer and turkey hunting our beginning we provide whitetail deer and turkey hunts on farmers ridge which has some of the best hunting in eastern kentucky. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Kentucky proposes changes to elk, deer seasons outdoornews. Here are the stories behind three from last season. 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 the asian.
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 despite less than ideal conditions. Western kentucky outdoors provides affordable kentucky hunting without sacrificing the hunt. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4 and will now be 16 days across all zones, opening nov. 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. Kentuckys whitetail population, buck size, and early season opening dates create an ideal deer hunting state. In this video i take you hunting on my farm and we do are very successful. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 201718 hunting season, increasing into 2018.
Observations on kentuckys whitetailed deer season posh. Permit carrying disabled hunters may legally use crossbows to harvest deer during bow only deer season. No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season. The kentucky transportation cabinet issued a motorist alert tuesday for the start of fall deervehicle collision season. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. For the ultimate hunting experience, information or questions, contact hurley combs at.
The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. 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. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. May as well forget those target bucks for next season. 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. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Turkeys taken by youth during the youthonly season count toward the spring turkey bag limit. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Calltext mitch at 2702936712 to discuss your kentucky deer hunting velvet package for september 2020. Deer hunters should note the following changes for the upcoming season. Whitetail deer and turkey and coyote hunts in kentucky. From velvet hunt to the last day of season, we here at kentucky lake outfitters offer hunters an outstanding opportunity to take down the deer of a lifetime. A heavy dose of ehd hit the state in 2017 that really impacted the herd. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017.
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. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. List of stateowned or managed properties that do offer some nonquota, walk on hunting. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, season dates.
The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed several new deer and elk hunting regulations at its quarterly meeting in december. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. One major thing kentucky has over the rest is over the counter tags. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth. There are a couple of great thins about the upcoming 2016 kentucky turkey hunting season, the first thing that comes to mind is that there is are two of them. Every deer season, kentucky hunters take some trophy bucks. In a recent ranking, kentucky was 15th in the nation for collisions. The commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating. Drivers alerted to start of deercar collision season. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. 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.
Kentucky hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in kentucky. Some of these wmas are relatively small and are surrounded by farmland. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes new deer. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 jeff hankins. Kentucky offers various hunting opportunities for deer. For a number of years kentucky had a 15inch spread minimum in place on the wmas, but its been dropped for the 2017 season. Kentuckys 201617 deer season ended last week with the conclusion of archery hunting. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons. 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. The season will likely be remembered for unseasonable weather conditions that impacted hunter. The commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the general assembly. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting.
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