Kentucky · 2026–27 Edition
Kentucky Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Kentucky, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Kentucky Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Kentucky Deer season dates →Kentucky Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Kentucky Dove season dates →Kentucky Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Kentucky Duck season dates →Kentucky Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Kentucky Turkey season dates →Kentucky Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Kentucky Bear season dates →Kentucky Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
Kentucky Elk season dates →Kentucky Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Kentucky Pheasant season dates →Kentucky Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Kentucky Squirrel season dates →Kentucky Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Kentucky Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Kentucky hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources requires beyond a hunting license.