Crossbows are lawful for any person during the archeryonly open season except in collin, dallas, grayson, and rockwall counties, where no person may use a crossbow to hunt deer during the archeryonly open season unless the person has an upperlimb disability and has in immediate possession a physicians statement that certifies the extent. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. 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. 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. Check the 20152016 kentucky hunting and trapping guide for more details on elk hunting. The current record is 155,730 deer taken by hunters in the 20152016. Illinois retailers and the crossbow manufacturers are extremely excited and anticipate a rise in sales. Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in the state of kentucky. Crossbows may be used during the following seasons. 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.
Youth under the age of 16 may hunt with a crossbow starting on the first saturday in september. Starting in 2019, kentucky will be liberalizing its crossbow season for deer. Apply soon for archery, firearm elk tags in deercrazy. I live in tennessee but have hunted in ky for the past 5 seasons. While this still carves out the first two or so weeks of september.
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 kentucky fish and wildlife commission has reported that 147,564 deer have been harvested so far this year. A vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky. All hunters must comply with the hunter orange clothing law. Snapping turtles except alligator snapping turtles and soft shell turtles may be taken yearround with no bag limit but may not be harvested for commercial purposes. I knew that i could get an exemption from my doctor but i didnt, perhaps now i. The previous season, crossbows took 2,962 deer from the season total of 8,899.
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. For more information check the 201516 hunting and trapping guide or go to. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended the ohio county. Crossbows are prohibited during the youth hunting weekend for deer. We are open to anyone who uses or supports the use of the crossbow during the kentucky deer hunting season. Kentucky deer season changes in regulations crossbow. Changes take effect with the 201920 season frankfort, ky. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. The kentucky crossbow federation is a membershipbased organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for hunting with a crossbow in the commonwealth of kentucky.
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. Legal for physically challenged hunters during archery season. Outside of those few weeks anyone can hunt with a crossbow, if you are handicapped and fill out the proper permits, you can hunt with a crossbow during all of the archery season. Kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit.
The crossbow season is only going to be open for roughly half of the illinois archery season. Ballard wma will reopen for waterfowl hunting on wednesday, jan. Disabled hunters may use a crossbow pursuant to disabled hunter regulations without purchasing a crossbow permit. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms season. Starting in 2019, kentucky is going to liberalize its crossbow season. Hunters can take as many deer as allowed for each zone. Crossbows are legal for all hunters with a crossbow hunting permit during firearms season and for all hunters on long island with a long island deer permit. Kentucky deer season opens saturday courierjournal.
Crossbow hunting kentucky hunting outfitters, ky deer season. Quotemajor changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. Us crossbow regulations select a stateprovince from the map to see regulations related to it. The crossbow was not considered to be archery equipment, just as a modern firearm was inappropriate for use during muzzleloader season. Archery hunting for antlered and antlerless deer is legal during muzzleloader deer season subject to all archery deer hunting regulations. After 2,500 years, our love affair with crossbows shows no sign of stopping. Except during the hunting season, raccoon and opossum hunters shall not use any device to force a raccoon or opossum. 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. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. At the meeting in 2005 or 2006, the department agreed that there would not be further incursion of crossbow hunting during the archery season. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky. 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.
Youths ages 15 and younger hunting deer with a muzzleloader must be accompanied by an adult who shall remain able and in a position to take immediate control of the youths muzzleloader at all times. 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. To get the latest on these and other regulations, consult the 201516 kentucky hunting and trapping guide or. 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 to moose hunting permits adopted by the commissioner for the protection of the moose resource under section 11551 and in accordance with the provisions of section 11601. A total of 32 counties have been moved up into a different zone. Kentuckys dove season opens statewide tuesday and runs through oct. A voice for crossbow hunters in the bluegrass state.
A great change, as it opens up hunting possibilities to owners of older compound crossbows, many of which are below 150 lbs. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb. The kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20152016 deer seasons and numerous changes to deer and elk regulations in the state at its quarterly meeting dec. Any weapon legal for elk hunting can be used during the bull or cow firearms hunts. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. A bow hunter may take small game at any time the small game season is open, except the first three days of buck season in counties having a buck season. No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season. Kentucky deer hunting crossbow kentucky season opener ebay.
If current trends hold, the 20192020 deer season could be the second highest harvest total ever. At that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season. Crossbow hunting is a niche but growing slice of the deerhunting community. Forums crossbow talk crossbow hunting room kentucky deer season changes in regulations discussion in crossbow hunting room started by dropzone, jul 24, 2014.
Of note, hunters drawn for a bull or cow archery and crossbow permit may not hunt when an elk firearms season is open. A person 65 years old or older can crossbow hunt deer in ky from 1st week in september tru the 3rd monday in january. A person drawn for an archery or crossbow permit may hunt with a crossbow during the entire archery and crossbow season dates. Even with the exceptionally warm weather deer harvest numbers are up.
A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. If you find a better price on a crossbow from another qualifying retailer, well match it with our best price. During the 201516 season, kentucky deer hunters checked 155,730 whitetails. 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 mississippi river, as well as crittenden, caldwell, christian, hopkins, webster, todd, muhlenburg, mclean, henderson and union counties. The season is expected to open december 3rd, the second monday after thanksgiving, and after the firearm deer season. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Turkeys taken by youth during the youthonly season count toward the. Do you ky guys think it should open later or at the same time. Take your hunt to the next level with a powerful, dependable crossbow from dicks sporting goods. Crossbow refinement continues for 2015, from the quality of the components especially the triggers to overall construction. Let me add, im shooting a crossbow because of eyesight and shoulder issues.
The crossbow season will begin on the 3 rd saturday of september and run continuously until the 3 rd monday in january. Check out five eyecatching, performancedriven, adrenalinecharged crossbows that stopped traffic at. To all of our crossbow hunters here in ky, our extended 2019 crossbow deer season was a success. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended changes take effect with the 201920 season. Bowhunting privilege is not required for use of a crossbow at any time. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. There are good online crossbow hunting videos that will help you with gaming laws. 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. So far in 2015, the deer hunters in kentucky have seen great success.
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