A cool down coincided with the twoday gun season for youth deer hunters. Oct 04, 2014 kentuckys youth only firearm deer weekend is oct. In order to take more than four deer statewide, an additional deer permit must be purchased. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in. Click here for 20192020 season dates and bag limits. To participate, you must be at least 6 and no older than 15 on the opening day of the early. Nov 30, 2018 the late muzzleloader season runs dec. An open youth hunt is held on the first saturday in november for two consecutive days and is limited to youths ages 15 and under. As a reminder, hunters may take as many deer as allowed for each zone but must purchase an additional deer permit to take more than four deer statewide.
Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken. Published on nov, 2017 myself, my son aaron and austin were all blessed to take deer this rifle season. Click here for new chronic wasting disease policy for all deer harvested on fort campbell effective 14 september 2019. 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. Public lands search kentucky department of fish and. Jun 19, 2018 at that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Muzzleloaders were afforded an october weekend, and youth hunters age 15. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth. The 2016 deer population estimated at 820,000 after the 201516 hunting season, with above one million prehunt in 2016. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded.
Potential applicants will find the application link and additional information at s. Deer kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Frankfort a record 106,797 deer were taken over kentuckys 16day modern gun season which concluded nov. The whitetails coats change to a stone gray color as they head into the peak of rut in november, photo by ron kruger. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Earnabuck program has been suspended for 2019 deer season.
One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. April 17 through may 7 2017 2018 fall turkey hunting dates archery season. The youth hunt is open in all zones for hunters ages 15 and younger. Season opening date closing date page whitetailed deer hunting deer archery sept. Land between the lakes, ky tn june 23, 2017 hunters can apply for quota deer hunts at land between the lakes national recreation area from july 1, 2017. A hunter may take as many deer as allowed for each zone.
Cole wheatley 7 took his first buck during the 2019 youth season posted. The kids are the first in the woods to be out there to have a range of 150300 yards. Kentucky hunting seasons explore kentucky lake, lake. You may take only two antlered deer during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined. This includes 3 days2 nights lodging, meals, and a 243 youth rifle along with a gift bag.
We are proud to have a special youth season deer hunt starting friday, november 15th at lunch and ending after the morning hunt on sunday november 17th. Kentucky s license year begins march 1 and continues through the last day of february. Peabody, lbl and otter creek permits, elk lottery application, elk quota hunt permit, outofzone elk permit, bear permit, federal duck stamp and trapping license not included. 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.
Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. Youth only hunting seasons occur for turkeys, squirrels, whitetailed deer, and waterfowl. This administrative regulation establishes deer hunting seasons and zones, bag. In zone 3 and 4 counties, youth hunters may take up to 2 deer with a firearm during this special weekend season. During the youth big game hunt, mentors may not carry a firearm or bow to pursue deer and bear. My boy takes his first buck on 2015 youth weekend savage 243 remington 100gr corelokt.
Young hunters harvest more deer thanks to great missouri weather. Unless license exempt, hunters ages 1215 are required to have a. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. 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. 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. Information on kentuckys zone 1 deer and turkey hunting season dates provided by explore.
Only one antlered deer may be taken during the entire firearms season all portions combined. Nov 19, 2017 published on nov 19, 2017 sunday november, 19th i was able to take this big old doe. Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond. October 1 october 20, 2019 and november 9 through december 31, 2019. 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. Kentucky deer hunting dates 2019 youth quota hunt october 2627. Published on nov 19, 2017 sunday november, 19th i was able to take this big old doe. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 2017 18 hunting season, increasing into 2018. The statewide season limit for anlered deer is one per hunter. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. Modifying the additional deer permit from a twodeer limit to 15 deer. The antlerpoint restriction does not apply during the youth portions of the deer season. An official website of the commonwealth of kentucky.
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. The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january. The youth big game hunt occurs in both the northern zone and southern zone, except in bowhunting only areas and suffolk county. Resident and nonresident youth hunters who have not reached their 16th birthday may hunt deer in the youth only firearms season. As bowhunters prepare to return to their tree stands, and others eagerly await their opportunities, there is plenty to feel good about. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest total on record, and the states deer herd remains robust overall. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later this fall. The season was created to offer resident and nonresident boys and girls ages 15 and under an introduction to deer hunting with the maximum opportunity for success. Hunters shall abide by the equipment restrictions in place for each season. During kentuckys youth deer hunting season is one of the best times to deer hunt. During the youth big game hunt, junior hunters may use the regular season tag for a deer of eithersex. Kentucky youth deer hunt next weekend courierjournal.
License and permit fees kentucky department of fish. The statewide deer permit and youth deer permit allows for the harvest up to four deer. Make sure you understand kentuckys hunting and trapping. During the october youth only firearms season, the appropriate hunting license and deer permits are required for hunters ages 1215. Visit the deer management page to learn about what the dnr does so minnesotans can enjoy the benefits of a thriving and diseasefree deer population. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. Up next for deer hunting in missouri is the november portion of firearms deer season, which runs nov. An additional deer permit allows a hunter to take up to two additional deer beyond the four deer allowed by the statewide or youth. On deck for deer hunters in kentucky are the october muzzleloader oct.
Special requirements, bag limits, and restrictions may apply for youth only whitetailed deer hunting seasons. An additional deer permit is not included with a sportsmans license. Allowing hunters to take a bag limit of deer in each zone, independent of the other zones bag limits. In deer related business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 2017 2018 seasons. The commission recommends all hunting, fishing, and boating regulations for approval by the general assembly and approves all expenditures by the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Youth season hunting in alabama whitetail deer hunting and. These hunters must follow deer season regulations and use only the legal elk hunting equipment outlined above, but are not required to possess a statewide deer permit.
Government lands % 7% private lands 23,922,869 acres. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. Difficult hunting conditions defined the first six weeks since archery deer season arrived at the start of september, which also ushered in numerous. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed several new deer and elk hunting regulations at its quarterly meeting dec 2. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons and. Youth season hunts at black creek whitetail deer hunting. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer. Only one deer of either sex may be taken during the early youth portion. Hunters may take up to one antlered deer and three antlerless deer, or four. New harvest record set for modern gun deer season sports.
In this weeks video, i go out on opening day of shotgun season 1 in iowa looking to tag out on a nice whitetail deer. Limit of two deer, only one of which may be antlered. Antlerless deer could only be taken during youth gun seasons, during archery and crossbow seasons, or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Youth hunters may take deer with firearms, or any other legal method, statewide. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of. Known for top whitetail hunting state in the country. 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. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. 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. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. The antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs dec. Opening day should be spot on, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. We are thankful for these animals that give their lives to provide food for our family. Opening day of shotgun season is pretty crazy if you have never experienced it.
All counties adair allen anderson ballard barren bath bell boone bourbon boyd boyle bracken breathitt breckinridge bullitt butler caldwell calloway campbell carlisle carroll carter casey christian clark clay. 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. The first special youth deer season is on the second weekend of october. Refer to cam reg 2004 for regulations pertaining to hunting. Land between the lakes quota deer hunt applications. For more harvest reports, harvest maps, population modeling, winter severity indexes and surveys, visit the deer reports and statistics page. Youth free hunting days are traditionally set as the first full weekend after sept. Kentucky proposes changes to elk, deer seasons outdoornews. Kentucky s youth only firearms season for deer, first held in 1996, is the weekend of oct. Mdc announces deer, turkey hunting seasons for 20172018. This special youth deer season is on the second weekend of october october 1112, 2014.
Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2021june 30, 2022 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Youth under the age of 16 may hunt with a crossbow starting on the first saturday in september. Cane wheatley got his first deer on opening day of the 2019 youth season posted. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. The youth only gun season spans the weekend of oct. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. If you have more than one permit, you must use them in another portion. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Elk may be taken from any county outside the zone by hunters who possess an annual kentucky hunting license and an outofzone elk permit. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. While the harvest allotment for statewide and youth deer permits has increased, the onebuck rule remains in place statewide. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location.
Kids not having reached 16 years of age yet can go out midoctober with an adult and hunt with a modern rifle. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. That will be followed by the late youth portion of firearms deer season on nov. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Oct 30, 2017 up next for deer hunting in missouri is the november portion of firearms deer season, which runs nov. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky deer.
The statewide limit for antlered deer remains one per hunter regardless of zone, method or season. In zone 2 counties, youths may harvest up to 4 deer with a firearm during this special youth only weekend firearms season. Theres a present under the tree that cant be opened until the weekend after christmas for boys and girls 15 years of age or younger. Terrain varies from swampy lowlands, rolling hills, and heavily forested hills and mountains. Harvest reports from the youthonly gun and early muzzleloader seasons in october were down. Oct 31 2020 to nov 01 2020 nov 27 2020 to nov 29 2020. Oct 02, 2010 the youth only firearms season for deer is the first of five firearms deer seasons.
Deer, archery antlered and antlerless wmus 2b, 5c and 5d. Deer hunting seasons, zones, and requirements, 301 ky. During the october youthonly firearms season, the appropriate hunting license. Youth only waterfowl season requires the youth to be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. Resident and nonresident youth hunters who have not reached their 16th birthday may hunt deer in the youthonly firearms season. September 7, 2019 through january 20, 2020 fall crossbow. Open under statewide regulations for the youth gun seasons.
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