License: resident $27.00 · nonresident $160.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 6 | Jan 19 | License |
| Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 | Oct 19 | License |
| Modern Gun | Nov 8 | Nov 23 | License |
| Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 | Dec 21 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Shotgun | Oct 24 | Oct 30 | License |
| Fall Shotgun (Late) | Dec 5 | Dec 11 | License |
| Spring Youth | Mar 30 | Apr 5 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr 18 | May 25 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Firearms (Zone 1) | Dec 13 | Dec 15 | Draw |
| Firearms (Zones 2–3) | Dec 13 | Dec 17 | Draw |
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 27 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 15 | Jan 5 | HIP |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 14 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Aug 16 | Jan 31 | License |
Gray/Fox Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Aug 16 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Teal | Sep 6 | Sep 21 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 26 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with KY Dept of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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