Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Now i really dont know why this is the case, but i have seen far more deer. Looking at the total number of deer harvested by hunters in kentucky during the 2017 18 season, it would appear nothing was out of the ordinary. A vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. Columbus the ohio wildlife council heard proposals for ohios 20172018 deer season dates and bag limits at this weeks meeting, according to the ohio department of natural resources. When it did, hunters had combined to take more than 6,000 deer across the state, making it the sixth consecutive season with a harvest total greater than,000. Kentucky s 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. Deer, archery antlered and antlerless wmus 2b, 5c and 5d.
Meetings are held at kentucky fish and wildlife headquarters, located at 1. Kentucky 201819 deer harvest kentucky is home to a rich diversity of native and nonnative fish and wildlife october 18, 2018 news and observations as kentucky s whitetailed deer season set to begin september 6, 2019. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources has this to say about deer hunting during hunting season. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Massachusetts 201718 archery deer hunting season opens oct. Deer hunters should note the following changes for the upcoming season. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener. However, the kentucky fish and wildlife commission has made a list of regulative proposals for both deer and elk hunting during the 2017 18 seasons. Hunters post 5thhighest deer harvest on record community. Kentucky s deer season has been underway since sept.
Deer hunting in kentucky we are on the brink of another whitetail deer season in kentucky. Today, kentucky is a top10 state for hunters seeking that trophy buck. Inrut rifles has compiled a list of all states mule deer and. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth. When thinking back over the 2017 elk season, a majority of hunters were very satisfied 39. Jun 29, 2018 announcing 2017 18 greater cincinnati and northern kentucky high school spring allstars shelby dermer, james weber and jon richardson, cincinnati enquirer published 4. This is a collaboration of mine and ambers entire 2018 deer season including 3 deer harvests. Kentucky extends crossbow deer hunting season wlky.
This page is for sharing hunting photos of deer and info on the kentucky. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. The deer season was successful despite an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in sections of. Kids not having reached 16 years of age yet can go out midoctober with an adult and hunt with a modern rifle. Massachusetts 2017 18 archery deer hunting season opens oct 16 and runs through nov 25. With a month of hunting left in the 201718 deer season lets take a look at the harvest, impacted somewhat by weather, and a severe outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease ehd in. These go now to the kentucky general assembly for final approval, but typically they receive the legislative nod and can be anticipated as reality for hunters next year. Surplus antlerless deer permits by wildlife management zone links to pdf file will go on sale over various days in october. That year surpassed the season before, which is now kentucky s second highest harvest in history. Big buck classic celebrates 201718 deer hunting season news. This estimate is generated from harvest and age structure data, which is collected through telecheck and by kdfwr staff. Kentucky deer season opens september 2 outdoor news daily. Sunday november, 19th i was able to take this big old doe. As bowhunters prepare to return to their tree stands, and others eagerly await their opportunities, there is plenty to feel good about.
It would be expected to see a drop last season, but hunters took enough deer to place the 20162017 season as the third highest on record despite less than ideal. We had a very wet winter and theres plenty of forage for both adults and fawns, so. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentuckys rocketing. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you as part of the kentucky lake outfitters family. Cooler temperatures make outlook for new deer season. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later this fall. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. And he killed this beautiful buck with his bow during the 2017 18 season.
Kentucky s department of fish and wildlife resources says the states deer hunters harvested a record 107,039 deer during the 16day modern gun season that concluded nov. Cooler temperatures make outlook for new deer season promising september 1, 2017 kentucky, deer friendly. Kentucky deer hunting outfitter kentucky lake outfitters. The record deer harvest was recorded two years ago during the 20152016 deer season. Kentucky deer report kentucky department of fish and. Social media has been ablaze in recent days with why so many less deer were killed in 201718 season compared to. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife survey of the. Among the proposals were modifications to bag limits for several counties throughout the state. During kentucky s youth deer hunting season is one of the best times to deer hunt. Jan 20, 2018 deer season in tennessee may be over, but its still a hot topic of conversation. The paducah sun regulations for 201718 deer hunting. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of.
News and observations as kentuckys whitetailed deer. New for the 201718 hunting season are seven new deer quota hunt choices at four state parks. Day firearm permit muzzleloader permit shotgun winter bow youth days total harvest 1 100 87 83 124 6 25 12 437 2 506 347 207 278 217 75 16 1,646 3 116 103 43 88 8 18 8 384. The kids are the first in the woods to be out there to have a range of 150300 yards. Commission recently moved to reduce the number elk permits for the 201718 season by 200. Kentucky deer hunters posted the fifthhighest harvest on record during the 2017 18 seasons. Get the best deals on deer hunting trips and leases when you shop. By dallas barber, big game biologist, and emily clark, big game technician. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes new deer, elk. Hunters set new archery season record with harvest of 29,094. Late deer muzzle loading season december 14th to the 22nd, 2019. T he story of kentucky s rocketing deer herd growth is an amazing success story.
Nonresident hunters among permit buyers excluding landowners, nonresident hunters accounted for 12% of the deer permits issued, 12% of the harvest 16,279 deer, and 18 % of the antlered har vest 9,888 bucks in the 201617. Kentucky deer hunting 2016 two big buck down duration. The 2016 deer population estimated at 820,000 after the 201516 hunting season, with above one million prehunt in 2016. 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. I am a farmer and i am listing 8 days of deer hunting during the 2019 december 14th to the 22nd deer season on my private farm. Kentucky brings in record harvest for modern gun deer season. Commissioners approved hunting regulations changes for the 201718 hunting seasons, including the season dates for all game, including the 201718 waterfowl season and 2018 turkey season at last weeks meeting in the agfc headquarters in little rock. Looking for the 2019 2020 deer season dates for your state, or looking to travel for the best out of state deer hunt.
Opening days of the 201718 arkansas deer season are. According to the numbers posted in kentucky s telecheck results there were a total of 145,747 whitetail deer harvested in the state this season this is the second highest total recorded on the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. Dew blankets the grass and clings to spider webs that glisten as the suns rays find them. Jan 07, 2018 last day doe 2017 18 tn deer season catman outdoors. View 14 photos, read details, and contact the seller. Trophy deer 2017 18 huntbig buck western ky, 200 acres in beulahcrofton, kentucky. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas.
Call us to book a hunt or to get more information on our kentucky deer hunting packages. Observations on kentuckys whitetailed deer season posh. With a month of hunting left in the 201718 deer season lets take a look at the harvest, impacted somewhat by weather, and a severe outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease ehd in eastern. I obtained a copy of kentucky s 2017 2018 hunting guide yesterday at our local walmart. Last years deer hunters had the second highest harvest recorded in the state. Big buck classic celebrates 201718 deer hunting season. The herd also is substantial enough to support the harvest of more than,000 deer each year. Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2021june 30, 2022 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. The modern gun deer season has been lengthened in zones 3 and 4 and will now be 16 days across all zones, opening nov. You should come and take a look at my farm before purchasing this lease.
Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentucky s rocketing. Kentucky deer hunting tradition, experience, sportsmanship. He used his spartan trail cameras to pinpoint where this buck was living.
Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Tennessee deer harvest drops dramatically from previous year. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. 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 hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 2017 18 hunting season, increasing into 2018. As bowhunters prepare to return to their tree stands, and others eagerly await their opportunities. Sep 01, 2017 the 2017 18 deer season opens on saturday, sept. A state estimate of 858,876 deer at the start of the 201718 hunting season, increasing into 2018. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
On deck for deer hunters in kentucky are the october muzzleloader. We observed a 7% increase from the 201718 season 6,018 and the 201819 season is 11% above. Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky. We had a very wet winter and theres plenty of forage for both adults and fawns, so we expect to see high survival. With a month of hunting left in the 201718 deer season lets take a look at the.
With kentucky s 201718 deer season set to open saturday, with the start of archery hunting, the weather outlook for september looks promising. Looking at the total number of deer harvested by hunters in kentucky during the 201718 season, it would appear nothing was out of the ordinary. Home forums hunting forums deer hunting early season bow 2017 18 discussion in deer hunting started by hungry4thehunt, sep 3, 2017. A late august taste of fall is enough to get any deer hunter excited with anticipation about what is around the corner. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Kentuckys 20182019 whitetail season results it looks like kentucky whitetail hunters as a whole had a decent season. Require an unbroken hunter orange hat or vest visible from 360 degrees to be firmly secured on all manufactured ground blinds on wildlife management areas wmas open for modern gun deer season, kentucky fish and wildlife quota deer hunts and the early and late muzzleloader deer seasons. Commission approves hunting regulations changes, 201718. Trophy deer201718 huntbig buck western ky land and farm. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. With the 2017 18 deer season in the books, oklahoma again proved why it is a great destination for deer hunters from across the country.
Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest total on record, and the states deer herd remains robust overall. The exact wording of kentucky s deer hunting laws can be viewed here. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. On top of that, the majority of the state had just finally recovered from the bad. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes new deer. 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. In 38 counties in eastern and southcentral kentucky, the deer. Oct 18, 2018 hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest total on record, and the states deer herd remains robust overall. Aug 24, 2018 looking at the total number of deer harvested by hunters in kentucky during the 2017 18 season, it would appear nothing was out of the ordinary. The next kentucky fish and wildlife commission meeting will be 8. For the 201819 season, 26 typical and nontypical reported deer met the minimum. Now i really dont know why this is the case, but i have seen far more deer the past four years since i moved here.
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