John culclasure, central appalachian states manager on may 31, a regulation change that significantly expands the kentucky crossbow deer season went into effect. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. How to sight in your killer instinct crossbow for kentucky. Turkeys taken by youth during the youthonly season count toward the spring turkey bag limit. A statement from the state fish and wildlife department. If you want more information on kentucky turkey hunting you can a kentucky hunting forum to ask questions. The proposal to lengthen the season went through the legislative process earlier this year after being approved by the kentucky fish and wildlife commission board late last year. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of.
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. I live in tennessee but have hunted in ky for the past 5 seasons. Crossbow deer season expansions enacted for 20192020. Eastern time, and also call 18008581549 within 24 hours of harvest to arrange for a physical check of the animal and receive a tag issued by kentucky fish and wildlife. Bow hunts have a lower success rate than crossbow hunting both because of the speed and no drawback requirement, but also the accuracy. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources has extended the whitetail deer season for crossbow hunters beginning in the 20192020 season. 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. Deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. I will also say that the fellows that put their compounds down to hunt with the crossbow simply have made a choice, the fact is that they are probably better off with the crossbow.
Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended surfky news. Kentuckys crossbow season is extended this year to run sep 21 2019 jan 20 2020. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in january. Crossbow hunting is permitted in kentucky usually around 3 weeks per year. The extension of the crossbow season is a way to tap into the popularity crossbow hunting has gained in recent years. It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb.
Crossbow season would open the third saturday in september and close. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit. Crossbow hunting is a niche but growing slice of the deerhunting community. 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. Last year we saw new regulations that allowed hunters to take more does and now we have an extension of crossbow seasons. We are open to anyone who uses or supports the use of the crossbow during the kentucky deer hunting season. 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 hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in the state of kentucky. Among these was a proposed change from the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources kdfwr that would expand the dates for the use of a crossbow in hunting. Crossbow season expansion moves forward in ky kentucky.
Unfortunately, the issue of expanding the crossbow season was tabled until the next meeting in may. The commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the general assembly. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky this year deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and wildlife. Crossbow hunting regulations in kentucky best crossbow source. Ap wave deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present, along with other kcf members. Kentucky is one of the latest to increase opportunities with a recent move to expand the deer hunting. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky this year. Officials said crossbows can be less intimidating for new hunters, youth and people with physical. Crossbow season for deer extended in kentucky outdoornews.
At that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season. I stayed put right up until the last second of legal shooting light, but he never showed. This comes after a legislative hearing that took place yesterday. Deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. Frankfort kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field with their crossbows. He didnt capture photos again until kentuckys twoday early muzzleloading season. Congratulations to the kentucky crossbow federation on the successful approval of crossbow use expansion for archery deer season in the state of kentucky. Elk may be taken from any county outside the zone by hunters who possess an annual kentucky hunting license and an outofzone elk permit. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms season. During the 201516 season, kentucky deer hunters checked 155,730 whitetails. I hunted a spot i thought the buck might be hanging around, doan said. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Bears physically checked during any hunting season must include a carcass or an intact.
The 2019 spring turkey season opens on a saturday and is sure to be an exciting one. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. A vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. The congressional sportsmens foundation supported the regulation change and. The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the. Crossbow regulations 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. The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct. There has been a full season for crossbows at the pioneer weapons area for many years and it has never been covered up with the crossbow hunters. You can read the full summary at the kentucky crossbow federation website. After todays vote the season for crossbow should begin the third saturday in september and go to the middle of january.
A statement from the state fish and wildlife division says the longer season is a way to tap into the popularity of. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended local news. Ryan whitaker takes is son brady out looking for a monster kentucky buck with the camx crossbow in hand. I just came to do my homework and thought of adding a crossbow to the tool bag for late, very cold month of the archery season. John doans giant kentucky crossbow buck deer hunting. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in. Thanks guys for the comments on the crossbow season.
No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season. Kentucky announces new crossbow dates kentucky outdoors. Crossbow season for deer hunting in kentucky is expanding. 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. Ap deer hunters in kentucky are getting a longer crossbow season, after a proposal to expand the season went into effect may 31. In a news release sent tuesday, the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources said crossbow hunting has been gaining. 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. Kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener ebay. 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. June 22, 2018 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed several new deer, elk and fishing regulations at its june quarterly meeting. 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. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Kentuckys 16day modern gun season ends statewide on sunday.
The 201920 season will open the 3rd saturday in september and run until the 3rd monday in january. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, season dates. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Do you ky guys think it should open later or at the same time. This grassroots organization made up of crossbow hunters has made history in just one short year. Ballard wma will reopen for waterfowl hunting on wednesday, jan. Crossbow deer season extended in kentucky kentucky news. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. 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. Hunters who harvest a bear during any bear hunting season must telecheck it by 8 p. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season frankfort, ky. Bryan zabitski, an ardent supporter of crossbow hunting, had this to say about the decision. The kentucky crossbow federation is a membershipbased organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for hunting with a crossbow in the commonwealth of kentucky. Let me add, im shooting a crossbow because of eyesight and shoulder issues.
Crossbows of any draw weight no minimum, with a working safety. Crossbow hunting opportunities continue to expand across the country with new states adding opportunities and expanding seasons. To all of our crossbow hunters here in ky, our extended 2019 crossbow deer season was a success. Kentucky extends crossbow deer hunting season wlky louisville. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season.
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