Ogle has leased a property in estill county for the past five years and the property is known for producing giant bucks. Here well see the final chapters for some of the kentucky target bucks i chased, but the turning of the page for others. During the various september to january archery, crossbow, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons, kentucky hunters likely will tag 140,000150,000 whitetail deer. October 2017 deer trail camera photos kentucky lake. Search state muzzleloader hunting season dates to find the best time to shoot the biggest deer before they are spooked by the regular gun season. Here is what we have found for the upcoming deer season in kentucky. Custom hunts available upon request 100% fair chase hunting 125 minimum on all bucks. Antlerless deer could only be taken during youth gun seasons, during archery and crossbow seasons, or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season.
But where and how you can huntincluding how many deer can be legally taken and by which methoddepends on the zone of the county in which one is hunting. Modifying the additional deer permit from a twodeer limit to 15 deer. A late august taste of fall is enough to get any deer hunter excited with anticipation about what is around the corner. Danielles early season flintlock doe 2017 pennsylvania duration. Does anyone have any info on which muzzleloader season most of them were killed in. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Plus, the rifle season has been extended state wide. The season that contributes the greatest percentage of kentuckys annual deer harvest and fills many freezers with proteinrich venison is almost here.
The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 2016 2017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for elk hunting at its quarterly meeting. The expanded muzzleloader and youth gun opportunities are noted in the kentucky hunting and trapping guide, which is available on the. Not only do we offer kentucky trophy whitetail deer hunting, but also turkey, waterfowl and predator hunting. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth. Nov 01, 2017 but for most of us, deer season effectively begins nov. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. Traditions added several great new models in their inline, traditional, and pistol selections, as well as an awesome new cannon.
Im curious if that late december muzzleloader season is producing that many big bucks. As a reminder, hunters may take as many deer as allowed for each zone but must purchase an additional deer permit to take more than four deer statewide. Most kentucky hunters view these as negative changes. In zone 3, gun season starts november 12 and ends november 21, and you can take eithersex deer. Kentucky deer season opens september 2 outdoor news daily. With a month of hunting left in the 201718 deer season lets take a look at the. Muzzleloader season in zones is october 1516 and december 1018 for either sex. As bowhunters return to their tree stands, and others eagerly await their opportunities, there is plenty to feel good about. New harvest record set for modern gun deer season kentucky. Allowing hunters to take a bag limit of deer in each zone, independent of the other zones bag limits. Sep 01, 2017 a late august taste of fall is enough to get any deer hunter excited with anticipation about what is around the corner.
Deer season is open statewide, and deer are taken from each of kentuckys 120 counties. Deer hunters participating in this weekends early muzzleloader season must be aware of new deer regulations before hitting the woods. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. Kentucky muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Oct 08, 2017 i noticed in the hunting guide this year that many of the big bucks killed in ky last year were killed with a muzzleloader. 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. By dallas barber, big game biologist, and emily clark, big game technician. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources, season dates. How to hunt with a muzzleloader big game hunting blog. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season. 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 conditions. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. Western kentucky outdoors provides affordable kentucky hunting without sacrificing the hunt.
Why kentuckys the home of monster bucks dream sporting trips. Congratulations to barb from bennington, vt on her december muzzleloader success in 2019. With the 201718 deer season in the books, oklahoma again proved why it is a great destination for. This is not quite as complicated as it might seem, unless youre a firsttime deer hunter. Punched our tag on a eastern kentucky hills and hollers whitetail. There really isnt much you can say negative about kentucky.
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. While learning how to hunt with a muzzleloader can seem overwhelming to the uninitiated, it is not as difficult as it seems at first. Hunters and people accompanying them must wear solid, unbroken hunter orange color visible from all sides on the head, back and chest when hunting for any species during the modern gun, muzzleloader, and youth firearm deer seasons, or a firearm elk or bear season. If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your states muzzleloader hunting regulations make sure to give us a call. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons and. No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season. Muzzleloader and archery season for deer hunters opens across. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your states muzzleloader hunting regulations to make sure to give us a call.
Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Kentucky deer hunt packages each of our guided deer hunts include lodging, dinner, and transportation to and from your stand. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting and. Nov 10, 2017 a friend then introduced ogle to bowhunting. On top of that, the majority of the state had just finally recovered from the bad outbreaks in 2007. Muzzleloader success for lost mountain outfitters and their guest, tbone outdoors with travis turner dec 12, 2017 tbone outdoors with travis turner went after this beautiful kentucky buck and connected. Welcome to lost mountain outfitters, kentucky s premiere elk, deer and turkey hunting outfitter. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. 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. Also, find out how to comply with requirements to log and report harvested deer. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 duration. Opening day should be spot on, said gabe jenkins, deer program coordinator for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources.
On december 4th, 2015 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20162017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later. Hunters set new archery season record with harvest of 29,094. Wko has offered affordable and quality kentucky deer hunts since 1998 and has satisfied many hunters that keep coming back. Nov 30, 2018 the late muzzleloader season runs dec. Last season archery hunters checked in 19,571 deer they harvested, which is about 3 percent below. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. Kentuckys early muzzleloader deer season from kentucky dept.
Have north dakota muzzleloader hunting season questions. Hunting any wild animal except waterfowl from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset during the youth deer gun season, deer gun season, and the deer muzzleloader season is unlawful unless the hunter is visibly wearing a vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls that are either solid hunter orange or camouflage hunter orange. Call now to book this exclusive hunt that features the first opportunity for deer in kentucky for fall 2020. Frankfort, ky wymtthe kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 2016 2017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for elk hunting at its quarterly.
This year, manufacturers are looking to make muzzleloading great again, with a slew of new models to choose from. A high of 19,918 was taken during the 200405 season, and a low of,179 bagged last season. Kentuckys 201718 deer season starts with the opening of archery hunting on saturday, sept. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons will follow later this fall. State muzzleloader hunting season dates knight rifles. Good old days of deer hunting return to kentucky wildlife. Kentuckys modern gun deer season approaching outdoor news. Sep 05, 2017 the 2017 18 deer season opened saturday, sept. Frankfort, ky wymtthe kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20162017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for elk hunting at its quarterly. That year surpassed the season before, which is now kentucky s second highest harvest in history. This estimate is generated from harvest and age structure data, which is collected through telecheck and by kdfwr staff.
He has taken several deer, but nothing compared to the success he enjoyed last season. That year surpassed the season before, which is now kentuckys second highest harvest in history. 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. The first of two seasons created especially for hunters who want to take deer with muzzleloading firearms is coming up. Jan 14, 2017 kentuckys archery deer season closes monday and will end the 201617 deer hunting campaign. The 2017 indiana whitetailed deer report is a comprehensive report of the states deer herd including the deer hunting season results, use of depredation permits, deervehicle collision reports, disease monitoring efforts, and survey results. Deer season begins in kentucky 2 sep 2017 2017 0903 frankfort, ky photo by joe lacefield, courtesy kdfw. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later this fall. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. Kentucky proposes massive changes to deer hunting seasons. Hunt coyote and feral swine wild boar during the deer gun season, the youth deer gun season, and the deer muzzleloader season with a hunting license and a valid deer permit, using firearms legal for deer hunting while visibly wearing a vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls colored solid hunter orange or camouflage hunter orange.
Kentucky has two seasons for hunters who want to take deer with muzzleloading rifles. County zone assignments are published in the annual kentucky hunting and trapping guide, available. Dec 31, 2017 call now to book this exclusive hunt that features the first opportunity for deer in kentucky for fall 2020. And proposed changes for 2018 has introduced a doeonly twoday gun season in september for zone 1 counties. Nov 08, 2017 the season that contributes the greatest percentage of kentuckys annual deer harvest and fills many freezers with proteinrich venison is almost here.
View photos captured by our deer trail cameras during october 2017. Kentuckys early muzzleloader deer season, which debuted in 1990, will be held this year on the weekend of oct. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer opens in two weeks, with the beginning of archery hunting on saturday, september 7. All hunts are semiguided and include lodging, meals and your guide. 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. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer.
Sep 20, 2017 the record deer harvest was recorded two years ago during the 20152016 deer season. Kentuckys deer season has been in progress since sept. Learn more about new hunting rules for 20192020, including changes to deer hunting regulations. Early season muzzleloader deer hunting 2017 youtube. Muzzleloader hunting season is the best time to shoot the biggest deer before they are spooked by the regular gun season. In 38 counties in eastern and southcentral kentucky, the deer. It would be expected to see a drop last season, but hunters took enough deer to place the 2016 2017 season as the third highest on record despite less than ideal. Regulations for the fall and winter hunting seasons are printed in the kentucky hunting and trapping guide. Have kentucky muzzleloader hunting season questions. Kentucky hunters post another big harvest as deer season comes to close jan 24th, 2020 kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer ended monday and hunters posted another big harvest, inching closer to the alltime record. Season dates and bag limits for waterfowl and other migratory birds. The statewide limit for antlered deer remains one per hunter regardless of zone, method or season. I noticed in the hunting guide this year that many of the big bucks killed in ky last year were killed with a muzzleloader. As bowhunters prepare to return to their tree stands, and others eagerly await their opportunities, there is plenty to feel good about.
In this video i take you hunting on my farm and we do are very successful. Deer hunters are always wanting to know what is going on within their state regarding the deer season date, bag limits, and more. Kentuckys archery deer season closes monday and will end the 201617 deer hunting campaign. Last seasons deer harvest of 145,753 was the secondhighest ever, but that number was surpassed this season. Tennessee deer harvest lags behind 2017 headed into muzzleloader season. Kentuckys modern gun deer season approaching outdoor. In the past decade, the muzzleloader deer harvest has averaged 16,272 deer a year. 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. North dakota muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Lmo is located on the fringe of the majestic appalachian mountains in eastern kentucky and smack dab in the heart of the elk restoration zone which covers 16 counties in the southeast region of the state approximately 4. In zone 4, gun season begins november 12 and ends november 21 for antlered deer only. Turkeys taken by youth during the youthonly season count toward the spring turkey bag limit.
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