Kentucky boasts the 2nd most boone and crockett bucks per sq. Deer hunting 2016 rifle season pennsylvania duration. Kentuckys whitetail population, buck size, and early season opening dates create an ideal deer hunting state. Type deer season faqs into the search box on the homepage to access it. Kentucky deer hunters had a record harvest during this years modern. Nov, 2016 kentucky opening day deer gun season 2016 jeff hankins. To sign up for updates to deer regulations, please enter your email below. Eastern, ky hunting land lease and sales home facebook.
Find all of your kentucky hunting seasons details here. The first thing youll need is a hunting or sporting license. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish.
Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617. During the 201516 season, kentucky deer hunters checked 155,730 whitetails. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentuckys rocketing. Sep 25, 2016 streamed live on sep 25, 2016 308 into the video is when the big buck shows up. Kentucky deer hunters had a record harvest during this years. New york state has both spring and fall turkey hunting seasons and a youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 1215. The fiveyear, 2012 2016 average kill was 141,976, ranging from 155,730 in 2015. We provide exceptional hunting experiences including kentucky deer and turkey hunts ready for scheduling. First there will be a statewide young sportsman turkey hunt saturday and sunday for ages 616.
Hopkins county, ky hunting land for sale 23 listings. 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. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. 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 deer. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Regulations for the fall and winter hunting seasons are printed in the kentucky hunting and trapping guide. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here.
Wild ginseng can be sold for hundreds of dollars per pound, but in 2016 harvesting the endangered plant was suspended and made illegal. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20152016 deer seasons and numerous changes to deer and elk regulations in the state at its quarterly meeting dec. Early returns from kentucky 201617 deer season outdoor. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. Kentucky deer season kentucky hunting outfitters kentucky. This great 285 acre farm is now available for lease in hopkins co. Oct 01, 2016 crossbow hunting is a niche but growing slice of the deer hunting community. Many archery hunters in kentucky will spend the last long weekend of summer getting an early jump on fall. During modern gun deer season, raccoon and opossum hunters may not hunt during daylight hours. Native warmseason grasses and other flora and fauna are reminiscent of bygone days. Please read the hunting sections carefully to prevent being cited for a violation. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, season dates. The fiveyear, 20122016 average kill was 141,976, ranging from 155,730 in 2015 to 1,395 deer.
The fall season is divided in to six season zones and fall hunting hours are sunrise. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. Our deer hunting in kentucky is better than its ever been, said steve beam, wildlife division director for kentucky fish and wildlife. Hunters may be in the field before and after shooting hours.
Youthonly season two 2 consecutive days beginning on the first saturday in april. Kentucky opening day deer gun season 2016 jeff hankins. The downside of that is the deer can be pretty spooky by the backend of the season because theyve faced hunting pressure since september. Riverbend whitetails is located in sturgis, ky and is currently booking hunts for the upcoming hunting 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. Make sure you understand kentucky s hunting and trapping laws befo re going afield. Kentucky muzzleloader hunting season for more details on zone mapping and regulations click here. Provide you with education on hunting sandhill cranes. Crossbow hunting is a niche but growing slice of the deerhunting community. A great trail system was also created along with the food plots. The 2016 deer population estimated at 820,000 after the 201516 hunting season, with above one million prehunt in 2016. Kentuckys hopkins county has nearly 4,000 acres of hunting land for sale based on all listings recorded for sale on land and farm. A hunter shall not use a light from a boat to take raccoon or opossum.
Kentucky muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Dove, crow, purple and common gallinule and virginia and sora rail seasons open sept. 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. Please note that these deer season dates are from each states department of wildlifes website and that you should double check before hunting. Dec 22, 2014 2015 2016 deer season dates and modifications to elk hunting 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, ohio, breckinridge and allen counties. Streamed live on sep 25, 2016 308 into the video is when the big buck shows up. Results from this years mast survey are in and its a good year for red and white oak acorn production but poor for. This farm has a superb mix of habitat types that provide everything needed to grow, hold and harvest mature bucks.
Hunters in kentucky have taken more than,000 deer annually over the past five seasons. Veterans season the last two weeks of march fowler2671, mar, 2020. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. If you need help understanding a law, call 8008581549, weekdays, 8. I have found blacks and small yellowgreys on the fort knox base while turkey hunting. Hunters using archery equipment during a deer firearms season must follow all firearm season restrictions, zone guidelines and other.
Hunting season ky tb, dk b, f, foaled april 2, 2016 pioneerof the nile flying spur, by giants causeway. The food plots range in size and are situated in locations that provide great ambush sites for all phases of the season. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4 and will now be 16 days across all zones, opening nov. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. Deer hunters should note the following changes for the upcoming season. Only portions of these public hunting areas within the bear zone are open to bear hunting. Ky sandhill season ky coalition for sandhill cranes. The top five most issued citations related to hunting and trapping are. Officials suspend wild ginseng season lexington, ky wkyt.
The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 20152016 season. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. You have found the right place, schedule your hunting seasons here. 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. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Welcome to the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources sandhill crane lookup application. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. This is an incredible hunting tract with the added bonus of tillable income. During the spring, the season is open in all of upstate new york north of the bronx and hunting hours are 12hour before sunrise to noon. Western ky hunting property with a barn and tillable. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb.
Please reference the season table above for more details. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer. These pages provide a summary of the regulations and statutes that relate to hunting and trapping in massachusetts. Turkey hunting dates and regulations on federal military reservations may differ from statewide seasons.
Tennessee spring turkey hunting season opens april 2. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Its a truly unforgettable pheasant hunting experience. How to keep deer out of the vegetable patch april 10, 2016 kentucky kentucky has. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Sandhill cranes in kentucky video by kentucky afield 201617 kentucky season ends on. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Results from this years mast survey are in and its a good year for red and white oak acorn production but poor for hickory and beech nuts. 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. Legal methods and equipment for hunting furbearers.
Riverbend whitetails is proud to be among the largest kentucky outfitters of whitetail hunting and lodging in the western kentucky area. Kentucky hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in kentucky. The average size of hunting land for sale in hopkins county was 140 acres. The big yellows are there also but i have never found them. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here zero to a million in 100 years. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. 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. Western ky hunting property with a barn and tillable income. Mar 23, 2016 the 2016 spring turkey hunting season opens april 2 and lasts through may 15. The 2016 spring turkey hunting season opens april 2 and lasts through may 15. Kentucky deer hunters set record during modern gun season. Shotgun no larger than 10gauge and plugged to hold a maximum of 3 shells two in magazine and one in chamber. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Oct 21, 2016 the downside of that is the deer can be pretty spooky by the backend of the season because theyve faced hunting pressure since september. New jersey new jersey saltwater fishing new jersey hunting new jersey freshwater fishing. Hunters must have a valid kentucky or tennessee state hunting license for the. Who knows might be a boost for license sales as people will want to be outside without the crowds. Kentucky season discussion in kentucky started by stasiakj, mar 2, 2016. New 500 acres hunting lease in ohio county, kentucky. 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.
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