Kentuckys deer hunting is now left to archery and crossbow hunters, the. Quotemajor changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. Kentuckys deer season harvest now exceeds 150,000 for the first time, and the tally will continue to rise with free youth weekend on tap dec.
Web telecheck results kdfwr kentucky department of fish. During the 201516 season, kentucky deer hunters checked 155,730 whitetails. Do you ky guys think it should open later or at the same time. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit. Except during the hunting season, raccoon and opossum hunters shall not use any device to force a raccoon or opossum from trees or dens. Of note, hunters drawn for a bull or cow archery and crossbow permit may not hunt when an elk firearms season is open. Forums crossbow talk crossbow hunting room kentucky deer season changes in regulations discussion in crossbow hunting room started by dropzone, jul 24, 2014. Crossbow increasing in popularity as deer season approaches.
Hunters shall abide by the equipment restrictions in place for each season. During the 201516 season, kentucky deer hunters checked. Kentucky deer season changes in regulations crossbow nation. Oct 03, 2017 a vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 here are the details. Jun 05, 2019 kentuckys crossbow deer season extended. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in january. Zone 1 includes all the counties surrounding kentucky lake and lake barkley to the. Hunters using crossbows during a deer firearms season must follow all firearm season restrictions, zone guidelines and other hunting requirements, and must wear hunter orange clothing. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates.
While this still carves out the first two or so weeks of september. The only exception is on state owned or managed wmas where firearms hunting for deer or elk is prohibited. Starting in 2019, kentucky is going to liberalize its crossbow season. Land between the lakes 20142015 archery season begins. I bought a crossbow 2 yrs ago and have not been able to go during the crossbow season because it is the peak season at my work and is impossible to get off work to go. Antlerless deer can be harvested during the archery season, crossbow season, free youth weekend or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. A vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. Elk quota hunt applications can be purchased online here and at any vendor that sells kentucky hunting and fishing licenses. I dont think you could meet a nicer group of people than in letcherknott county. For more information check the 201516 hunting and trapping guide or go to.
Published on oct 14, 2015 josh honeycutt kicks off his season in kentucky hunting mature deer during the early part of the year. Sep 04, 2014 golden pond, ky land between the lakes national recreation area invites the public to participate in archery deer season which begins in september. The state of new yorks budget for 20142015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. In community, state by oc monitor staff june 5, 2019. Us crossbow regulations select a stateprovince from the map to see regulations related to it. Hunt moose with a crossbow in areas of the state open to moose hunting during the open season on moose established by rule in section 11552, subsections 1 and 2 and according to the rules pertaining. Turkeys taken by youth during the youthonly season count toward the spring turkey bag limit. We are open to anyone who uses or supports the use of the crossbow during the kentucky deer hunting season. Crossbows may be used to take bear during the early bear season, early muzzleloader season in the northern zone, regular firearms seasons in the northern and southern zones, and the late muzzleloader season in the southern. 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. Crossbow refinement continues for 2015, from the quality of the components especially the triggers to overall construction. Kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present, along with other kcf members. 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.
Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 here are the. Even with a lot of late season deer hunting to go, the harvest numbers are already ahead of the final harvest totals in 2014 and 20. Kentucky deer season opens saturday courierjournal. Kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure. Jul 28, 2015 crossbow refinement continues for 2015, from the quality of the components especially the triggers to overall construction.
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. Jun 22, 2018 starting in 2019, kentucky will be liberalizing its crossbow season for deer. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january. Applications go on sale january 1, 2020 for the upcoming season s kentucky elk quota hunts. Starting in 2019, kentucky will be liberalizing its crossbow season for deer. Legal for physically challenged hunters during archery season. The previous season, crossbows took 2,962 deer from the season total of. The last three days of the december muzzleloader season is important for zone 4 counties because that is the only time they have to harvest an antlerless deer with a gun. To get the latest on these and other regulations, consult the 201516 kentucky hunting and trapping guide or go to. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms season. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting. At the meeting in 2005 or 2006, the department agreed that there. Crossbows may be used during the following seasons.
Changes take effect with the 201920 season frankfort, ky. There are essentially two types of crossbows available at dicks. Lucky in kentucky sep 25, 2015 by 12 comments were getting the deer season kicked off right in this episode with paul morrison traveling to kentucky to hunt with brandon. Ic 1422126 special permit for persons with disabilities sec. If current trends hold, the 20192020 deer season could be the second highest harvest total ever. 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. Dec 09, 2019 the last three days of the december muzzleloader season is important for zone 4 counties because that is the only time they have to harvest an antlerless deer with a gun.
Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer ended. Quotemajor changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all. Bowhunting privilege is not required for use of a crossbow at any time. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 20152016. June 4, 2019 kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field. The crossbow was not considered to be archery equipment, just as a modern firearm was inappropriate for use during muzzleloader season. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in. No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season.
During the recordsetting 201516 season and last year, crossbow. Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in the state of kentucky. Feb 29, 2020 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, season dates. The department may issue a special permit for the taking of wildlife by a person with a disability of such a nature that it is difficult or impossible for the individual to be in a position to take wildlife unless the individual is given special consideration. The department may issue a special permit for the taking of wildlife by a person with a disability of such a nature that it is difficult. I work in lbl and thought i would give some advice and answer some questions that seem to come up each season. The kentucky crossbow federation is a membershipbased organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for hunting with a crossbow in the commonwealth of kentucky. Crossbow hunting legal again in new york outdoorhub. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms. Jun 05, 2019 changes take effect with the 201920 season frankfort, ky. Youth under the age of 16 may hunt with a crossbow starting on the first saturday in september.
Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. But we had a lot of advice from people we met in the area. Hunters using crossbows during a deer firearms season must follow all firearm season. I live in tennessee but have hunted in ky for the past 5 seasons. After 2,500 years, our love affair with crossbows shows no sign of stopping. Combined gun deer harvest is a record, barely local sports. Check out five eyecatching, performancedriven, adrenalinecharged crossbows that stopped traffic at the 2015 ata show. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended the ohio county. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. If you like a lot of buck action in the hunts you watch then youll want to watch our 2nd episode of the season as we go with thg field staffer. Kentuckys record deer harvest of 155,734 occurred during the 201516 season. Some of the most significant are changes to some zone designations, a modification to crossbow regulations for resident hunters age 65 years or older and changes at several wmas.
It also excited archery and crossbow hunters getting into the woods, blinds and. So far in 2015 out of the 147,564 deer shot in kentucky. Oct 14, 2015 published on oct 14, 2015 josh honeycutt kicks off his season in kentucky hunting mature deer during the early part of the year. Oct 01, 2016 during the 2015 16 season, kentucky deer hunters checked 155,730 whitetails. The hunting guide states that cross bow season runs from september 21 through january 20 does this mean that it would be legal to use my cross bow during modern gun season i am in zone 1 muhlenberg county ky. Hunters using archery equipment during deer firearms seasons must wear hunter orange clothing. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, season dates.
This success story is brought to you by kentucky fish and wildlifes long and storied history of sound, sciencebased deer management. Golden pond, ky land between the lakes national recreation area invites the public to participate in archery deer season which begins in september. Let me add, im shooting a crossbow because of eyesight and shoulder issues. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. A cool down coincided with the twoday gun season for youth deer hunters. 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. Jun 19, 2018 major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020.
To all of our crossbow hunters here in ky, our extended 2019 crossbow deer season was a success. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. The previous season, crossbows took 2,962 deer from the season total of 8,899. Jun 05, 2019 kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. At the meeting in 2005 or 2006, the department agreed that there would not be further incursion of crossbow hunting during the archery season.
Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. June 4, 2019 kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field with their crossbows, after a proposal to expand the. Hopefully this can help to answer some simple and basic questions some of you may have about lbl. Kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener ebay. Jan 14, 2015 after 2,500 years, our love affair with crossbows shows no sign of stopping. I just got my first elk, and with a crossbow this past saturday. Check the 20152016 kentucky hunting and trapping guide for more details on. Hunters must buy their elk quota hunt applications before midnight eastern time on april 30, 2020. 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. Check out five eyecatching, performancedriven, adrenalinecharged crossbows that stopped traffic at the 2015. Whenever gun deer hunting is allowed on a wildlife management area, state park or otter creek outdoor recreation area, a person who will be hunting from inside a ground blind must first attach a hat or vest made of solid. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky.
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