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. According to the kentucky department of fish and wildlife. Kentuckys modern gun deer season approaching outdoor news. We offer 3,500 plus acres of archery only private land with various food food. Southern justice season 1 episode 8 kentucky wild duration. Deer hunters should note the following changes for the upcoming season. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. Kentuckys modern gun deer season approaching kentucky. It was controversial at the time, but this regulation is now accepted, and most hunters. In deerrelated business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 20172018 seasons.
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. New harvest record set for modern gun deer season kentucky. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Kentucky s 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opened recently, with the beginning of archery hunting, a 6day season that continues through jan. 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 clinton crittenden cumberland. The early season deer hunting you dream of awaits you at kentuckys deer creek lodge. Nov 09, 2017 the season that contributes the greatest percentage of kentuckys annual deer harvest and fills many freezers with proteinrich venison is almost here. The kentucky buck heath buchanan calls joker is a bluegrass state phenomenon. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during kentuckys hunting seasons. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. On deck for deer hunters in kentucky remain the modern gun nov. Please read the hunting sections carefully to prevent being cited for a violation. Nov 08, 2017 the season that contributes the greatest percentage of kentuckys annual deer harvest and fills many freezers with proteinrich venison is almost here.
According to deer reports posted on the kdfwr website, the statewide herd estimate at the start of the 201718 hunting season was 858,876 deer, a number generated from harvest and age structure data. 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. If you need help understanding a law, call 8008581549, weekdays, 8. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons and. From deer to bear, elk and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. 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. Kentuckys archery deer season opens saturday and continues through jan. I saw the deer four or five times from the stand, closed within bow range once, gun range twice and even missed the rascal during rifle season. Our gun hunters should have some fantastic deer activity. Kentuckys archery deer season closes monday and will end the 201617 deer hunting campaign. Every deer season, kentucky hunters take some trophy bucks.
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. 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. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky deer. This month, our local expert explores the commonwealths high harvest deer counties in a regionbyregion breakdown. Opening day should be spot on, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4 and will now be 16 days across all zones, opening nov. Most of us kentucky hunting outfitters will agree that the average shot taken during gun season is 74. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. With private land that spans 4 counties, our 20 plus year quality deer management program restricts hunters to inch or better bucks and a controlled doe harvest. There really isnt much you can say negative about kentucky.
In deer related business, the commission recommended changes to deer hunting regulations for the 2017 2018 seasons. Kentucky proposes changes to elk, deer seasons outdoornews. Backwoods leased properties has a limited number of ohio archery deer hunts, ohio gun hunts, and kentucky archery or rifle hunts for the 20162017 deer season. Most kentucky hunters view these as negative changes. Kentuckys modern gun deer season opens saturday in all zones and runs through nov. Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky. Kentucky deer hunting tradition, experience, sportsmanship. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opened recently, with the beginning of archery hunting, a 6day season that continues through jan. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone.
I pushed him and 30 other deer out of a bedding area, and you guessed it, he was the only one still wearing his crown. Kentucky deer hunting outfitter kentucky lake outfitters. On top of that, the majority of the state had just finally recovered from the bad outbreaks in 2007. These proposed changes come on the heels of a historic ehd outbreak throughout the eastern half of the state. 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.
Archery season for deer hunters opens saturday local. Nov 02, 2014 kentuckys modern gun deer season opens saturday in all zones and runs through nov. News and observations as kentuckys whitetailed deer. Plus, the rifle season has been extended state wide. 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 top five most issued citations related to hunting and trapping are. Nov 19, 2017 deer hunting 2017 ky rifle season zachs outdoor guide. The deer harvest is strong heading into the final weekend of modern gun season, the highlight of kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Deer hunting 2017 ky rifle season zachs outdoor guide. The third split of kentucky dove season ends sunday, as does sandhill crane season. 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. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb.
Heading into the second week of kentuckys 16day modern gun season for deer, nows a good time to update the harvest reports for the 2017 season and take a look at recent trends. Elk may be taken from any county outside the zone by hunters who possess an annual kentucky hunting license and an outofzone elk permit. And proposed changes for 2018 has introduced a doeonly twoday gun season in september for zone 1 counties. Nov 16, 2017 last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 duration. This page is for sharing hunting photos of deer and info on the kentucky rut. Make sure you understand kentucky s hunting and trapping laws befo re going afield. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. Everything you need to plan your kentucky hunting trips for 2020.
In the eastern half of kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. Opening day should be spot on, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the. The only change from last year is for menifee county, which. Aug 24, 2018 when kentuckys 2018 deer season opens sept. Hunters using crossbows during a deer firearms season must follow all firearm season restrictions, zone guidelines and other hunting. Government lands % 7% private lands 23,922,869 acres. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 duration. We hunt deer over food plots, wood lots, oak flats and. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons. Our ohio and kentucky deer hunts take place prime whitetail habitat which we manage for trophy quality and the health of the herd.
Here in kentucky, early season whitetail hunting begins the first saturday of september. Kentucky kfvs a total of 106,797 deer were harvested during 2018 gun season in kentucky. Kentuckys modern gun deer season approaching outdoor. Archery season for deer hunters opens saturday local news. In this video i take you hunting on my farm and we do are very successful. Known for top whitetail hunting state in the country. Buck country outfitters is located in west central kentucky in the heart of trophy whitetail country. The following dates are the projected indiana firearms deer seasons through 2019. Terrain varies from swampy lowlands, rolling hills, and heavily forested hills and mountains. These dates are based on the current administrative rules as of november 17, 2000 and are subject to change.
Jul 21, 2016 the kentucky buck heath buchanan calls joker is a bluegrass state phenomenon. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. Kentuckys gun deer season to open the courierjournal. The season runs for 16 consecutive days in zones 1 and 2. Jan 14, 2017 kentuckys archery deer season closes monday and will end the 201617 deer hunting campaign. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates.
Early season velvet buck opportunity deer creek lodge. Then, when i shed hunted the north farm on march 15 and 16, i saw him. The season that contributes the greatest percentage of kentuckys annual deer harvest and fills many freezers with proteinrich venison is almost here. With a month of hunting left in the 201718 deer season lets take a look at the. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. News and observations as kentuckys whitetailed deer season. According to the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, more does were harvested in zone 1. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information.
Observations on kentuckys whitetailed deer season posh. Dec 11, 2018 every deer season, kentucky hunters take some trophy bucks. We anticipated an increase in harvest for the season due to several changes in deer regulations implemented earlier this year, said gabe jenkins, deer and elk program coordinator for the kentucky. According to deer reports posted on the kdfwr website, the statewide herd estimate at the start of the 2017 18 hunting season was 858,876 deer, a number generated from harvest and age structure data.
Kentucky hunting seasons explore kentucky lake, lake. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest. 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 fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617. Season opening date closing date page whitetailed deer hunting deer archery sept. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. In 38 counties in eastern and southcentral kentucky, the deer.
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