Youthonly season two 2 consecutive days beginning on the first saturday in april. Chad is on a small property in shelby county hoping to catch a doe funnel through, and exploring some overlooked deer hunting opportunities. A person drawn for an archery or crossbow permit may hunt with a crossbow during the entire archery and crossbow season dates. Crossbow hunters must purchase a crossbow hunting permit. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky outdoornews. Kentucky buck harvested with a barnett recruit crossbow 2017.
Nov, 2017 i harvested this buck on 111017 with a barnett recruit crossbow. Nov 23, 2016 chad is on a small property in shelby county hoping to catch a doe funnel through, and exploring some overlooked deer hunting opportunities. Kentuckys 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. Apr 19, 2019 were hoping to have a successful 2019 spring kentucky turkey season. Ap deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Dec 17, 2017 last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 jeff hankins. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 jeff hankins. Hunters must buy their elk quota hunt applications before midnight eastern time on april 30, 2020.
Hunters may be in the field before and after shooting hours. This administrative regulation establishes deer hunting seasons and zones, bag. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Download the 20182019 kentucky hunting guide for detailed information on deer quotas and bag limits for kentucky. Nov 01, 2019 kentuckys deer season has been underway since sept. The kentucky fish and wildlife department will open crossbow hunting for deer on saturday, september 21, 2019, and close on the third monday in january 2020. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in january.
In kentucky all hunters are legally permitted to use crossbows for hunting but only on a particular season called crossbow season, it is also legally permitted to use crossbows during the firearms season. The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january. Kentucky requirements for crossbow hunting generally includes. Be sure to verify your zone information through the kdfwr. A voice for crossbow supporters in the bluegrass state. Youthonly season two 2 consecutive days beginning on the first saturday in april shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. You have to walk long distances up steep hills and through thick woods.
Kentucky deer season opens saturday the courierjournal. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. Kentucky is divided into different zones, and bag limits and season dates for various species may vary by zone. Officials said crossbows can be less intimidating for new hunters, youth and people with physical.
Crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters courierjournal. In some states, gun hunting and bow hunting seasons are kept completely separatethis is to reduce the risk of bow hunters who usually dont wear orange being accidentally shot by gun hunters. Deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect. This success story is brought to you by kentucky fish and wildlifes long and storied. It wasnt really fit to do much but go hunting, said gabe jenkins, deer and elk program coordinator with the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. This long legacy is not lost on current wildlife stewards. Hunters using crossbows during a deer firearms season must follow all. Kentuckys elk habitat is unique from elk herds west of the mississippi river. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two. It also excited archery and crossbow hunters getting into the woods, blinds and tree stands.
The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. Crossbow a useful weapon for hunting or target shooting. Do you ky guys think it should open later or at the same time. Subscribe to my channel for a chance to win some prizes in my 200 subscriber giveaway. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. General season twentythree 23 consecutive days beginning on the saturday closest to april 15. 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. Kentucky buck harvested with a barnett recruit crossbow. Also note that the use of adaptive crossbow aids during the deer hunting season requires special permit, on which you can also get more information by calling the above number.
The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. October 26 november 1, 2019 anddecember 7 through december, 2019. He is a native kentuckian, a graduate of western kentucky university and a lifelong hunter. Kentuckys deer season has been underway since sept. Kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present, along with other kcf members. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. Crossbow hunting in illinois is very popular, but kentucky crossbow hunting videos are the best. Legal for all hunters to take a deer in firearms season. Jul 09, 2019 the kentucky fish and wildlife department will open crossbow hunting for deer on saturday, september 21, 2019, and close on the third monday in january 2020. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. We are open to anyone who uses or supports the use of the crossbow during the kentucky deer hunting season. Kentuckys archery deer season opens saturday in all zones.
Crossbow season expanding in kentucky outdoors times. Among the sprawling deerhunting community, kentucky has become a destination state, an area to which hunters are. With these changes, kentucky crossbow season for whitetail deer will open on the 3rd saturday in september and close on the 3rd monday in january. In some states, bow hunting is restricted to a certain season. The new legislation also allows youth hunters aged 15 and younger to hunt deer throughout the season. To all of our crossbow hunters here in ky, our extended 2019 crossbow deer season was a success. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Legal for all hunters on long island in moultonborough with long island deer permit. Check your kdfwr hunting and trapping guide for specific details in your area.
Nov 01, 2017 kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources may grant any reasonable exemption to normal hunting methods that would allow a person with physical disabilities to hunt when they otherwise couldnt. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and wildlife. Day 1 or 7 day hunting license or annual hunting license if taken by gun or. The extension of the crossbow season is likely to have a longterm impact on the archery deer harvest. Kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener. During any season in which a gun may be used to take deer. A cool down coincided with the twoday gun season for youth deer hunters. Let me add, im shooting a crossbow because of eyesight and shoulder issues. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms season. Oct 18, 2018 a cool down coincided with the twoday gun season for youth deer hunters. I harvested this buck on 111017 with a barnett recruit crossbow. Elk may be taken from any county outside the zone by hunters who possess an annual kentucky hunting license and an outofzone elk permit. Oct 03, 2017 a vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky.
Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in the state of kentucky. My sons xbow buck long read discussion in deer hunting started by mudbone. The crossbow season will begin on the 3rd saturday of september and run continuously until the third monday in january. Hankins rifles pittman bullets kentucky muzzle loader. Were hoping to have a successful 2019 spring kentucky turkey season. Jun 04, 2019 kentuckys crossbow deer season extended kentucky department of fish and wildlife 8008581549 frankfort, ky. How to sight in your killer instinct crossbow for kentucky.
Elk basics kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. 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. The proposal to lengthen the season went through the legislative process earlier this year after being approved by the kentucky fish and wildlife commission. Kentucky hunting is the leading online community for outdoors. Deer kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. 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. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. Kentucky 2018 deer season update outdoor news daily. Using the crossbow in official muzzleloader season is also legal.
Try the ancient worlds deadliest weapon in your great outdoors. October 1 october 20, 2019 and november 9 through december 31, 2019. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries commission now has the ability to establish a bow and arrow only season, and a bow and arrow and crossbow season in special deer hunting seasons. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. A twoday muzzleloader hunt was held in october, and the second half of that weaponspecific season will be dec. At that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season. In other states, including maryland, bow hunting season is longer than gun hunting season. Kentucky hunting seasons explore kentucky lake, lake.
Muzzleloaders were afforded an october weekend, and youth hunters age 15 and younger also were granted two days in october to deer hunt. Kentuckys 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 extends crossbow deer hunting season wlky louisville. I live in tennessee but have hunted in ky for the past 5 seasons. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. Deer hunting seasons, zones, and requirements, 301 ky. Located in 16 counties in eastern kentucky, the approximately 4. Just wanted to address the question by rockhousehunter pertaining to the crossbow usethe crossbow season now allows youths 15 and under to use the crossbow the entire archery season. Kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener ebay. Starting in 2019, kentucky is going to liberalize its crossbow season. Crossbows of any draw weight no minimum, with a working safety. Jun 19, 2018 kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present, along with other kcf members. The kentucky crossbow federation is a membershipbased organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for hunting with a crossbow in the commonwealth of kentucky. Quotemajor changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019.
A voice for crossbow hunters in the bluegrass state. A legal resident hunter age 65 years or older may hunt deer with a crossbow from the first saturday in september through the third monday in january. Oct 01, 2016 the first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct. States 20192020 whitetailed deer season opens sept. Antlerless deer cannot be harvested during the modern gun season nov. Kentucky 2019 crossbow season for deer has been extended. Kentucky legislation previously did this for senior hunters aged 65. Details about kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener. Exemptions that may be granted include using a crossbow to hunt deer during the bowonly deer season and using a vehicle as a hunting. Crossbow hunting regulations in kentucky best crossbow source.
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