Kentucky announces new crossbow dates kentucky outdoors. Crossbows of any draw weight no minimum, with a working safety. At that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season. After todays vote the season for crossbow should begin the third saturday in september and go to the middle of january.
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. A vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. The 201920 season will open the 3rd saturday in september and run until the 3rd monday in january. Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in. Last year we saw new regulations that allowed hunters to take more does and now we have an extension of crossbow seasons. The extension of the crossbow season is a way to tap into the popularity crossbow hunting has gained in recent years. The congressional sportsmens foundation supported the regulation change and submitted a letter in.
Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. Oct 03, 2017 a vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. 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. 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 hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. Except during the hunting season, raccoon and opossum hunters shall not use any device to force a raccoon or opossum from trees or dens. We are open to anyone who uses or supports the use of the crossbow during the kentucky deer hunting season. Kentucky bow hunting kentucky hunting outfitters, ky.
Kentucky announces new crossbow dates kentucky outdoors online. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended local news. 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. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in the state of kentucky. Except during the hunting season, raccoon and opossum hunters shall not use any device to force a raccoon or opossum.
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. Ap deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Take your hunt to the next level with a powerful, dependable crossbow from dicks sporting goods. Jun 20, 2019 kentucky announces new crossbow dates. Expanding the season provides additional opportunities, keeps hunters afield longer and helps manage the states deer herd. 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. The final vote to approve this measure will take place on april 9, 2019. Ap deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a. Changes take effect with the 201920 season frankfort, ky. Jun 22, 2018 in deerrelated business, the commission recommended changing the crossbow season dates starting with the 20192020 season. Kentuckys deer season has been underway since sept. A voice for crossbow hunters in the bluegrass state.
Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Kentucky hunting outfitters kentucky bow hunting, crossbow. 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. 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 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. 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. Crossbow hunting is permitted in kentucky usually around 3 weeks per year.
Crossbow deer season expansions enacted for 20192020. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Kentuckys crossbow season is extended this year to run sep 21 2019 jan 20 2020. Fishing season is open yearround in kentucky, except on waterfowl refuges and as otherwise noted in this guide. With bag limits for deer in place, overharvest is not a concern. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms season.
Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended surfky news. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. 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. 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. 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.
If you find a better price on a crossbow from another qualifying retailer, well match it with our best price. Ap deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect. Jun 17, 2019 crossbow hunting opportunities continue to expand across the country with new states adding opportunities and expanding seasons. Crossbow season expanding in kentucky outdoors times. 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. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky this year.
The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. Crossbow season for deer hunting in kentucky is expanding. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky outdoornews. 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.
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. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. Deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect. Bow hunts have a lower success rate than crossbow hunting both because of the speed and no drawback requirement, but also the accuracy. I knew that i could get an exemption from my doctor but i didnt, perhaps now i. The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct. 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. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. A statement from the state fish and wildlife department. The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january.
Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Jun 05, 2019 kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. 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. This comes after a legislative hearing that took place yesterday. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended thelevisalazer. You will automatically be redirected to the hip migratory bird survey. John culclasure, central appalachian states manager on may 31, a regulation change that significantly expands the kentucky crossbow deer season went into effect. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. Kentucky is one of the latest to increase opportunities with a recent move to expand the deer hunting season for crossbow hunters this fall. New fishing and hunting regulations proposed for 2019 kentucky. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources has extended the whitetail deer season for crossbow hunters beginning in the 20192020 season. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the. Kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener ebay. Crossbow hunting opportunities continue to expand across the country with new states adding opportunities and expanding seasons.
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. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Youth and seniors over 65 can hunt the same as archery. 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. Deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in january.
You can read the full summary at the kentucky crossbow federation website. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and wildlife. To all of our crossbow hunters here in ky, our extended 2019 crossbow deer season was a success. The kentucky crossbow federation is a membershipbased organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for hunting with a crossbow in the commonwealth of kentucky. Jun 19, 2018 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. Crossbow season would open the third saturday in september and close on the martin luther king, jr. 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. Statewide size and creel limits apply to all kentucky waters, public and private, except some waters have different limits see, special fishing regulations below. Ap wave deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31.
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