This was in part because modern gun season for deer was lengthened in zone 3 and zone 4 to 16 days. These dates are based on the current administrative rules as of november 17, 2000 and are subject to change. Northeastern ky, 45 miles east of cincinnati, 45 miles north of lexington and 22 miles south of. Season timing and weather conditions before opening day made us think we should have a good season, said kyle sams, acting deer and elk program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The author shows his work, and scratch builds almost every piece. Hunters have a possible encounter early in the morning on. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife announced that hunters harvested 107,039 deer. It was opening day of modern gun deer season in logan county kentucky, nov. Last seasons deer harvest in kentucky was the second highest on record. When does the modern gun deer season start and end in my county. Kentucky deer hunting outfitters, ky trophy whitetail. 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. The bluegrass region is where hunters will find the most generally liberal gun hunting season. The bluegrass region is where hunters will find the most generally liberal gunhunting season.
Wdrb kentucky hunters killed a record amount of deer during the 2019 gun season. Kentucky deer hunters harvested a record 107,039 deer during the 16day modern gun season that. Kentucky deer season opens saturday the courierjournal. A large number of counties open to a 16day modern gun season, for either sex of deer the entire time. Kentucky s spotty 2019 crop of mast, primarily tree nuts favored by deer such as beechnuts and acorns, may help hunters by keeping deer on the move for food during modern gun season. Deer zones have changed for eight counties for the upcoming season. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. Hunters brought in 107,039 deer during the 16day modern gun season, the department of fish. An 8 pointer taken on the second weekend of 2015 kentucky modern gun season. Jan 29, 2020 this years modern gun season was the second time that all 120 kentucky counties were open for 16 days. Last season modern gun season for deer was lengthened in the zone 3 and zone 4 counties.
Deer kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. On deck for deer hunters in kentucky remain the modern gun nov. The season opens statewide on the second saturday in november and a countys zone assignment dictates when it closes. This was in part because modern gun season for deer was lengthened. All of these parts can now be purchased, but the price of this book will quickly be saved by gunmakers who follow these instructions. Experience the souths premiere destination for whitetail outfitting. Kentucky hunters kill record amount of deer in 2019 modern. Record harvest number for modern gun deer season local news. Nov 16, 2015 john gets his best buck ever on opening day of the 2015 kentucky deer gun season. Nonnative animals thrive in an environment not designed with the proper checks and balances in place, and expend valuable resources that native species of flora and fauna depend upon heavily for population survival and stability. Arkansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. During a countys modern gun deer season, firearms, muzzleloading firearms, archery and crossbow equipment may be operated as long as they meet requirements set for them for deer hunting.
Hunters responded by checking 41,796 deer the first weekend of modern gun season and 102,848 for the modern gun season overall. John gets his best buck ever on opening day of the 2015 kentucky deer gun season. Theres a new fervor around everything that could possibly be crafted with hemp from. Deer zones have changed for eight counties for the upcoming. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. In zone 1 and 2 counties kentuckys modern gun whitetail season is nov.
Expanded opportunities lead to new harvest record for. Most counties also offer unlimited doe harvest a reflection of how well a countys herd is doing. In a state with such a rich spectrum of ecosystems like kentucky, managing invasive species can prove a struggle. Season timing and weather conditions before openin. The deer harvest is strong heading into the final weekend of modern gun season, the highlight of kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer. Kentucky deer hunters had a record harvest during this years modern gun season. May 25, 2015 in a state with such a rich spectrum of ecosystems like kentucky, managing invasive species can prove a struggle. Record harvest for modern gun deer season kentucky. The modern kentucky rifle, illustrated instructions, for gun builders, by r. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Deer taken during controlled hunts or during the holiday antlerless deer gun season do not count toward the combined season limit. Opening day, modern gun season in kentucky the firearms. Selected hunters are required to attend a hunter orientation course.
New harvest record set for modern gun deer season wmky. If there is not much hunting pressure in your area, i might stick with the open trails a bit longer. Seth,i think i would opt for the open trails on opening morning and then shift to the thicker areas later that day or the next. The man who brought hemp to kentucky modern farmer. In zone 1 and 2 counties kentucky s modern gun whitetail season is nov. This years modern gun season was the second time that all 120 kentucky counties were open for 16 days. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb.
Kentuckys present elk herd is a freeranging, wild herd established. Any deer, regardless of sex, with at least three inches of antler length above the natural hairline on either. Kentucky deer hunters harvested a record 107,039 deer during the 16day modern gun season that concluded nov. The following dates are the projected indiana firearms deer seasons through 2019. Last year, kentucky hunters harvested 106,804 deer during the modern gun season, which was a record until this season. Record harvest for modern gun deer season in kentucky. Check the kentucky hunting and trapping guide or go to. Nov 07, 2015 2015 deer season where to hunt in kentucky. Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Frankfort, ky modern gun deer hunting season ended sunday in kentucky, and the state announced friday that hunters set a new modern gun season deer harvest record.
A total of 106,797 deer were harvested during 2018 gun season in kentucky. Both figures were the second highest on record behind the 2015 16. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Buy, sell, and trade new and used guns for free in kentucky. This season should be a good time to get an antlerless deer, sams said. Alligator hunting is only permitted by drawn hunting permit. This 62 page booklet was one of the first on building the longrifle. Since the successful cultivation of the states first smallbutmighty legal research hemp crop early last year, politicians on both sides of the aisle have been eating hemp bars, talking about hemppowered cars and exploring how hemp oil can help ease the pain of debilitating seizure disorders. November 14, 2015 november 29, 2015 either sex muzzleloaders can be used. Kentucky hunters post another big harvest as deer season. We anticipated an increase in harvest for the season due to several changes in deer regulations implemented earlier this year, said gabe jenkins, deer and elk program coordinator for the kentucky. Portions open during the archery crossbow quota elk hunts only to persons who possess the appropriate elk hunting permit. Kentucky deer hunters log big season sports herald. Expanded opportunities lead to new harvest record for modern.
The sole target buck on the south farm where i tagged big 8 in 2018 was splinter. The modern kentucky rifle, illustrated instructions, for gun. Kentucky deer hunters set record during modern gun season. Its an ancient buck that left the property after the 2015 season and returned last year. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. The last three days of the december muzzleloader season is important for zone 4 counties because that is the. Antlerless deer cannot be harvested during the modern gun season nov. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 20152016 season. A record 106,797 deer were taken over kentuckys 16day modern gun season that concluded nov. It was the first year ever that all 120 kentucky counties had a 16day modern gun season. Kentucky brings in record harvest for modern gun deer season. Both figures were the second highest on record behind the 201516. Record harvest number for modern gun deer season local. A record 106797 deer were taken over kentuckys 16day modern gun season that concluded nov.
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