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. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. The congressional sportsmens foundation supported the regulation change and submitted a letter in. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky outdoornews.
At that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky this year deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Except during the hunting season, raccoon and opossum hunters shall not use any device to force a raccoon or opossum from trees or dens. Crossbow season expanding in kentucky outdoors times. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. You can read the full summary at the kentucky crossbow federation website. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and wildlife. Dogs are permitted for locating and flushing turkeys during the fall turkey season only, and dogs on leash are permitted for tracking and locating wounded deer, elk and bear. Crossbow season for deer hunting in kentucky is expanding. Get ready for this much longer hunting season with all gear you will need at kygunco we carry several brands of crossbows, bolts, broadheads and more in our store or online here. Bow hunts have a lower success rate than crossbow hunting both because of the speed and no drawback requirement, but also the accuracy. 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. The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january. The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct.
The 201920 season will open the 3rd saturday in september and run until the 3rd monday in january. If you find a better price on a crossbow from another qualifying retailer, well match it with our best price. In deerrelated business, the commission recommended changing the crossbow season dates starting with the 20192020 season. I knew that i could get an exemption from my doctor but i didnt, perhaps now i will get back into hunting with more than just my rifle. A statement from the state fish and wildlife department. The department grants exemptions to hunters with certain physical disabilities to hunt with a crossbow during archeryonly seasons, or to use a stationary vehicle as a hunting platform. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. Ap wave deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. 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. The extension of the crossbow season is a way to tap into the popularity crossbow hunting has gained in recent years. John culclasure, central appalachian states manager on may 31, a regulation change that significantly expands the kentucky crossbow deer season went into effect.
Kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field with their crossbows, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Crossbow hunting is permitted in kentucky usually around 3 weeks per year. We are open to anyone who uses or supports the use of the crossbow during the kentucky deer hunting season. Kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present, along with other kcf members. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended surfky news. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer.
Persons with disabilities crossbow permit permits to use crossbows during an archery season are available to applicants who submit an original certificate from a licensed physician certifying that the individual is permanently incapable of drawing any type of bow with a minimum draw weight of 40 pounds. Persons with disabilities crossbow permit permits to use crossbows during an archery season are available to applicants who submit an original certificate from a licensed physician certifying that the individual is permanently incapable of drawing any type of. Changes take effect with the 201920 season frankfort, ky. 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. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Kentuckys deer season has been underway since sept. Youth and seniors over 65 can hunt the same as archery. The kentucky crossbow federation is a membershipbased organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for hunting with a crossbow in the commonwealth of kentucky. Take your hunt to the next level with a powerful, dependable crossbow from dicks sporting goods. Except during the hunting season, raccoon and opossum hunters shall not use any device to force a raccoon or opossum. Kentucky is one of the latest to increase opportunities with a recent move to expand the deer hunting season for crossbow hunters this fall.
Ap deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Jun 22, 2018 in deerrelated business, the commission recommended changing the crossbow season dates starting with the 20192020 season. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources has extended the whitetail deer season for crossbow hunters beginning in the 20192020 season. After todays vote the season for crossbow should begin the third saturday in september and go to the middle of january.
Kentuckys crossbow season is extended this year to run sep 21 2019 jan 20 2020. This proposal would allow for any legal hunter, regardless of age or physical condition, to use a crossbow for hunting deer and would also expand the current season by an additional 40 days. Kentucky bow hunting kentucky hunting outfitters, ky. Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in. A person shall not mimic the sound of a turkey in an area open to turkey hunting and where turkeys are reasonably expected to be present from march 1 until the opening of the youthonly turkey season, and from the close of the youthonly turkey season until the opening of the statewide turkey season. The proposal to lengthen the season went through the legislative process earlier this year after being approved by the kentucky fish and wildlife. Jun 05, 2019 changes take effect with the 201920 season frankfort, ky. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. To all of our crossbow hunters here in ky, our extended 2019 crossbow deer season was a success. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky this year. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in january. Crossbow season would open the third saturday in september and close on the martin luther king, jr. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms season.
A legal resident hunter age 65 years or older or a youth hunter resident or nonresident, age 15 or younger, may hunt deer with a crossbow from the first saturday in september through the third monday in january. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Jun 05, 2019 crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky this year deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Fishing season is open yearround in kentucky, except on waterfowl refuges and as otherwise noted in this guide. Last year we saw new regulations that allowed hunters to take more does and now we have an extension of crossbow seasons.
Jun 17, 2019 crossbow hunting opportunities continue to expand across the country with new states adding opportunities and expanding seasons. Jun 20, 2019 kentucky announces new crossbow dates. The final vote to approve this measure will take place on april 9, 2019. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in the state of kentucky. Kentucky announces new crossbow dates kentucky outdoors. A vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. Ap deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect. Crossbow hunting opportunities continue to expand across the country with new states adding opportunities and expanding seasons. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. June 4, 2019 kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field with their crossbows, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31.
Wbko kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field with their crossbows, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. With bag limits for deer in place, overharvest is not a concern. Statewide size and creel limits apply to all kentucky waters, public and private, except some waters have different limits see, special fishing regulations below. This comes after a legislative hearing that took place yesterday. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. Crossbow deer season expansions enacted for 20192020. Oct 03, 2017 a vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended local news. Jun 05, 2019 kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. New fishing and hunting regulations proposed for 2019 kentucky. You will automatically be redirected to the hip migratory bird survey. Kentucky announces new crossbow dates kentucky outdoors online. Expanding the season provides additional opportunities, keeps hunters afield longer and helps manage the states deer herd. Jun 19, 2018 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019.
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