The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs. To all of our crossbow hunters here in ky, our extended 2019 crossbow deer season was a success. The 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 meeting. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later.
She had been residing with john and margaret there since her diagnosis with. Archers bagged 59 elk, firearms hunters 271 elk, and. For the 20192020 season, this means that crossbows are legal for use from september 21st, 2019 through january 20th, 2020. No person shall take or attempt to take wildlife, protected or unprotected, from an automobile, or other vehicle, except as prescribed by. Youth and seniors over 65 can hunt the same as archery. Find out what the current situation is in the state of kentucky where hunting with a crossbow is concerned.
The 2017 halon 32s are still on sale as well as all of our ready to hunt bows on clearance. Go to and click on the crossbow forum let us all know. But for most of us, deer season effectively begins nov. It is sold as a package with a quiver and three wicked ridge carbon arrows. There are good online crossbow hunting videos that will help you with gaming laws. Clearance bows come fully equipped with everything you need to hunt except arrows and a release. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start of. During the 201819 elk season in kentucky, 368 elk were taken by hunters 196 male elk 53. Deer season begins in kentucky 2 sep 2017 2017 0903 frankfort, ky photo by joe lacefield, courtesy kdfw. Jun 22, 2018 in deerrelated business, the commission recommended changing the crossbow season dates starting with the 20192020 season. This comes after a legislative hearing that took place yesterday. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september. We are open to anyone who uses or supports the use of the crossbow during the kentucky deer hunting season.
Archery deer season would open the first saturday in september and close. Crossbows continue to be allowed in archery season in more jurisdictions than ever before. The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct. Deer hunters and general are also taking fewer yearling bucks. Doans history with the buck started with a phone call in 2017. A voice for crossbow supporters in the bluegrass state. We put the years new flagship crossbows to the test in our annual fourday grudge match. For more information check the 201516 hunting and trapping guide or go to. New fishing and hunting regulations proposed for 2019. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest total on.
Hunting is prohibited in highway or interstate medians and rights of way. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. Jun 22, 2018 starting in 2019, kentucky will be liberalizing its crossbow season for deer. New fishing and hunting regulations proposed for 2019 kentucky. Nov 01, 2017 crossbow hunters harvested 9,439 deer during the 2016 season, or about 26 percent more than the 7,500 taken in 2015. During the 201718 elk season in kentucky, 335 elk were taken by hunters 185 male elk 55. It is lawful for hunters to use crossbows during firearms season. New crossbow season discussion in crossbow forum started by hoene, apr 9, 2019. Crossbow hunting in illinois is very popular, but kentucky crossbow hunting videos are the best.
Hunters using crossbows during a deer firearms season must follow all firearm season restrictions, zone guidelines and other hunting requirements. Frankfort, ky wymtthe kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed the dates of the 20162017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight modifications for. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky. He was in the stand one evening when his wife called to ask that he come home to help with something. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. 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. Antlerless deer can be harvested in zone 4 during archery season, crossbow season, youth gun seasons and the last three days of december. Antlerless deer cannot be harvested during the modern gun season nov. Quotemajor changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. Take a look at the best new crossbows for 2017 from top brands including tenpoint, horton, excalibur, barnett, ravin and more. Sorry in advance for a little language and lumenok failure. With the firearm season rapidly approaching, hudson knew time was short to get on the large buck.
Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest total on record, and the states deer herd remains robust overall. 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. Kentucky crossbow federation president perry mcclure was present, along with other kcf members. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 here are the details. Muzzleloaders were afforded an october weekend, and youth hunters age 15 and younger also were granted two days in october to deer hunt. Deer kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Additionally, hunters under the age of 16 and over the age of 65 may hunt with a crossbow from september 7th, 2019 through january 20th, 2020. The 2005 ky hunting guide actually showed the crossbow as a legal weapon for the entire ky bow season and that wasnt true. Kentuckys modern gun deer season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in.
The commission also proposed 150 firearm bull permits, 244 firearm cow permits and 25 youth permits. The number includes 175 archerycrossbow permits, under which a hunter could harvest either a bull or a cow elk. In this video i take you hunting on my farm and we do are very successful. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017. 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. In fact, most states and provinces now allow them alongside vertical bow hunters. Mar 22, 2019 with these approved changes, the kentucky crossbow season for whitetail deer will open on the 3rd saturday in september and close on the 3rd monday in january.
Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting and fishing guide for changes. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here. Oct 01, 2016 crossbow season open for kentucky deer hunters gary garth, the courierjournal published 12. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information.
Bowhunting privilege is not required for use of a crossbow at any time. Crossbows may be used only by licensees who are 14 years of age or older without landowner permission, crossbows may not be discharged within 250 feet of any home, school building or playground, public structure, farm structure in use, or occupied factory or church. On deck for deer hunters in kentucky remain the modern gun nov. Antlerless deer can be harvested during the archery season, crossbow. Jun 05, 2019 kentucky tourism, arts and heritage cabinet department of fish and wildlife resources for immediate release contact. Us crossbow regulations select a stateprovince from the map to see regulations related to it. 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. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. The 20172018 deer season now open in kentucky with start. The 201920 season will open the 3rd saturday in september and run until the 3rd monday in january. 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. Crossbow hunters harvested 9,439 deer during the 2016 season, or about 26 percent more than the 7,500 taken in 2015. A vlog of my opening day in the woods hunting whitetail deer in kentucky.
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. Crossbows in ky ohio sportsman your ohio hunting and. Hunters shall abide by the equipment restrictions in place for each season. Deer season begins in kentucky 2 sep 2017 20170903 frankfort, ky photo by joe lacefield, courtesy kdfw. 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. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Congratulations to the kentucky crossbow federation on the successful approval of crossbow use expansion for archery deer season in the state of kentucky. Hed blanketed his farm with cameras since july, but the giant hed watched the previous season had yet to return. At that meeting, they approved the following for the 20192020 hunting season. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. Deer hunters, check the updated version of the kentucky hunting. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. John doans giant kentucky crossbow buck deer hunting.
The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later this fall. Crossbows may be used during the following seasons. 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. Jun 19, 2018 the kdfwr commission met on friday, june 15, 2019. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 201617 deer. No person shall discharge any firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow or other similar device, upon, over or across any public roadway.
June 4, 2019 kentucky deer hunters will have a longer period in the field with their crossbows, after a proposal to. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended the ohio county. Kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposes 20162017 deer. Crossbow hunter arrows nasty nontypical deer deer hunting. Hand or mouth operated calls, electronic calls, or attracting devices. Hudson certainly concentrated on the big nontypical, but there was another good buck in the area that he knew would be hard to pass up. A nagging shoulder injury had kept hudson from shooting his bow, but a signed release from his doctor allowed him to continue hunting with his crossbow during the archery season. Northern ky crossbow starts the third saturday in sept goes till the third weekend in jan. Kentuckys crossbow deer season extended local sports. The kentucky crossbow federation is a membershipbased organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for hunting with a crossbow in the commonwealth of kentucky. During the various september to january archery, crossbow, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons, kentucky hunters likely will tag 140,000150,000 whitetail deer. Crossbow season would open the third saturday in september and close on the martin luther king, jr. Nov 01, 2017 but for most of us, deer season effectively begins nov. Crossbow season for deer hunting in kentucky is expanding.
Starting in 2019, kentucky is going to liberalize its crossbow season. Starting in 2019, kentucky will be liberalizing its crossbow season for deer. Kentuckys 201920 hunting season for whitetailed deer ended monday and hunters posted another big harvest, inching closer to the alltime record. For a complete list of all rules and regulations for hunting in kentucky, please see the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Jun 04, 2019 kentuckys crossbow deer season extended kentucky department of fish and wildlife 8008581549 frankfort, ky. Crossbow hunting is lawful for all hunters and is designated within certain weeks, specifically known as crossbow season, in the state of kentucky. Please call 270 978 9972 for information and availability because i suck at computers. Major changes to kentucky crossbow season for 20192020. Crossbow hunting kentucky hunting outfitters, ky deer season. The new crossbow season will open the third saturday in september and close the third monday in january. Hunters harvested 6,026 deer during the 201718 season, the fifth highest total. The invader g3 will come with a gearassisted cocking mechanism, the acudraw, which is fully integrated into the stock, and reduces the crossbows draw weight to roughly 5pounds.
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