The youth hunt is open to hunters age 15 and younger. Youth season hunts at black creek whitetail deer hunting. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. The residentonly youth sportsmans license includes the annual youth hunting license, two 2 youth deer permits and two 2 youth turkey permits. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates.
Deer hunting new deer harvest reporting requirement. Kentuckys 201617 deer season kicks off the first saturday in september with the start of the 6day archery season. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. Youth only waterfowl season requires the youth to be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. Two 2 deer may be taken using the statewide deer permit. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 2015 2016 season. Oct 04, 2014 kentucky youth deer hunt next weekend gary garth, lcj published 4. Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky deer.
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. Oct 01, 2016 crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters gary garth, the courierjournal published 12. The youth turkey permit allows the hunter to harvest one turkey. The statewide deer permit and youth deer permit allows for the harvest up to four deer. Kentuckys 201617 hunting campaign begins saturday, aug. The youth turkey permit may be used during any turkey season. These changes will be effective for the 20162017 deer seasons. The kids are the first in the woods to be out there to have a range of 150300 yards.
Special requirements, bag limits, and restrictions may apply for youth only whitetailed deer hunting seasons. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current laws when hunting. License and permit fees kentucky department of fish. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. 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.
Youthonly season two 2 consecutive days beginning on the first saturday in april. This includes 3 days2 nights lodging, meals, and a 243 youth rifle along with a gift bag. The missouri department of conservation reports young hunters ages 6 through 15 checked 11,171 deer during missouris early youth portion of the 2016 deer hunting season this past weekend. Hunters combined to take more than 9,000 deer before the book closed jan. Kentucky s 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. Kids not having reached 16 years of age yet can go out midoctober with an adult and hunt with a modern rifle.
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. A 1day or 7day hunting license is valid only for the period shown on license. Kentucky s 201617 deer season kicks off the first saturday in september with the start of the 6day archery season. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. 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. During the 201516 season, kentucky deer hunters checked 155,730 whitetails. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more. Contact the appropriate agency for details on the following federal. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall. Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky. For more information on deer hunting, visit the kentucky fish and wildlife webpage at fw. Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources.
Dec 22, 2014 resident hunters 65 or older may use crossbows during the entire deer archery season, starting with the 2015 2016 archery deer season. The first special youth deer season is on the second weekend of october. Turkey hunting dates and regulations on federal military reservations may differ from statewide seasons. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. Streamed live on sep 25, 2016 308 into the video is when the big buck shows up. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617. Published on nov 23, 2016 chad is on a small property in shelby county hoping to catch a doe funnel through, and exploring some overlooked deer. Harvest reports from the youthonly gun and early muzzleloader seasons in.
In zone 2 counties, youths may harvest up to 4 deer with a firearm during this special youth only weekend firearms season. October 1 october 20, 2019 and november 9 through december 31, 2019. Nov 21, 2016 all deer meat was donated to a group of friends that give the processed deer to those in need. The youth only gun season spans the weekend of oct. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. Sep 25, 2016 streamed live on sep 25, 2016 308 into the video is when the big buck shows up. Yes, youths ages 1215 are required to have a current kentucky 1 hunting license and 2 deer permit. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 20152016 season. Zade puts a perfect heart shot on his first buck kill in ohio county, ky on this perfect first day of the october 2019 youth season. Young hunters bag more than 11,000 deer in missouri. Record harvest for modern gun deer season in kentucky.
This season hunting conditions were excellent, the rut was in full swing, and lots. Hunters set new harvest records in three of the past four seasons. Unless license exempt, hunters ages 1215 are required to have a. Resident and nonresident youth hunters who have not reached their 16th birthday may hunt deer in the youthonly firearms season. During kentucky s youth deer hunting season is one of the best times to deer hunt. An additional deer permit is not included with a sportsmans license. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Kentucky extends crossbow deer hunting season wlky. The previous season, crossbows took 2,962 deer from the season total of. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. This season should be a good time to get an antlerless deer, sams said. Hunters may be in the field before and after shooting hours.
The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here zero to a million in. Youth firearm deer season information upcoming latewinter deer season information will be available in early fall 2020 cwd deer season information will be available in early fall 2020 military fee exemptions. In zone 3 and 4 counties, youth hunters may take up to 2 deer with a firearm during this special weekend season. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20152016 deer. 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. A hunter may take an unlimited number of antlerless deer. An official website of the commonwealth of kentucky. Resident senior or disabled combination hunting and fishing licenses. Harvest reports from the youthonly gun and early muzzleloader. With the exception of the lbl youth quota hunt, all deer taken off the land between the lakes in 2016.
Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Record harvest for modern gun deer season kentucky. 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. Crossbow, muzzleloader and youth deer hunting opportunities are part of the overall season.
September 7, 2019 through january 20, 2020 fall crossbow. Early returns from kentucky 201617 deer season outdoor. Dec 27, 2019 the current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 2015 2016 season. The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. Kentucky deer hunt 2016 season nice buck and does youtube.
Cane wheatley got his first deer on opening day of the 2019 youth season posted. Youth only hunting seasons occur for turkeys, squirrels, whitetailed deer, and waterfowl. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. The 2016 deer population estimated at 820,000 after the 201516 hunting season, with above one million prehunt in 2016. 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. All regions bluegrass green river northeast purchase southeast.
The following articles were submitted to the news journal by the 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. Hunting rifle buck season in pennsylvania 2016 duration. If you have more than one permit, you must use them in another portion. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. During the october youth only firearms season, the appropriate hunting license and deer permits are required for hunters ages 1215. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. We always look forward to hosting this hunt for the kids. Cole wheatley 7 took his first buck during the 2019 youth season posted. 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. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 201718 hunting season, increasing into 2018. The major change for kentucky hunters will be the elimination of bonus deer. This special youth deer season is on the second weekend of october october 1112, 2014. Table of contents area hunting and fishing license agents pages 34.
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 statewide deer harvest from septembers record opening weekend of archery season through october was up compared to 2016. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Licenses may be purchased 1 online, 2 at local retail license vendors, and 3 by phone for a small fee by calling 1877kytag01 8775982401. Kentucky youth deer hunt next weekend courierjournal.
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. Deer season looks promising for 201617 community sports. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Kentuckys 201617 deer season ended last week with the conclusion of. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer season dates, changes in elk hunting. New licenses are required annually, except for the 3year fishing license. Kentucky hunting seasons explore kentucky lake, lake. Kentucky brings in record harvest for modern gun deer season. Deer declining at land between the lakes courierjournal. 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. Commission members proposed allowing resident hunters 65 or older to use crossbows during the entire archery deer season as well as deer zone changes for hopkins, larue, green, nelson, bullitt, grayson. Only one deer of either sex may be taken during the early youth portion.
During kentuckys youth deer hunting season is one of the best times to deer hunt. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. Commission members also proposed several changes to deer hunting on some public lands. Resident and nonresident youth hunters who have not reached their 16th birthday may hunt deer in the youth only firearms season. You may take only two antlered deer during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined. Kentucky s license year begins march 1 and continues through the last day of february. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. The last three days of the december muzzleloader season is important for zone 4 counties because that is the only time they have to harvest an antlerless deer with a gun. These changes will be effective for the 2015 2016 deer seasons. 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. The youth hunt is open in all zones for hunters ages 15 and younger. Season dates search kentucky department of fish and wildlife.
Youth hunters may take deer with firearms, or any other legal method, statewide. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the. 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. Kentucky s 2016 17 deer season kicks off the first saturday in september with the start of the 6day archery season. Youth 17 or younger on the date of the hunt can participate, but must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years of age. The 2016 17 season cleared that mark and surpassed,000 for the fifth consecutive season. 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. Open knobs state forest and wma in bullitt county for the youth firearms deer. Youth season hunting in alabama whitetail deer hunting and. Only one antlered deer may be taken during the entire firearms season all portions combined. 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 deer harvest during modern gun season has increased by 34. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information.
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