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contents this is a summary of the laws regarding hunting and trapping this guide is intended solely for informational use it is not a reprint of any referenced statute or regulation in its entirety and should not be used as such questions about the information contained in this guide should be directed to the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources kdfwr before engaging in the activities referenced numbers following each section of this guide refer to the pertinent kentucky revised statute krs or kentucky administrative regulation kar complete kar and krs can be viewed at http www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/f ...

new this year the items highlighted here are the changes to this year s hunting seasons changes from last season are printed in red throughout this guide to assist you in noticing those changes elk permit number increases to 100 a legal deer hunter who wants to take an out-of-zone elk must have a $10 elk draw permit persons hunting when and where an elk firearms season or quota hunt is open must abide by the hunter orange clothing law wmas and other public hunting lands located in the elk quota hunt zone are open to quota elk firearm hunts this year oct 1 7 and dec 3 9 the hunter orange clothing ...

the basics of hunting in kentucky 2005-2006 kentucky hunting seasons general rules for all hunting page 4

the basics of hunting in kentucky deer turkey hunting basics license and permit fees license permit annual hunting 5-day small game hunting not valid for turkey or deer annual youth hunting ages 15 and under only annual combination hunting/fishing senior/disabled combination hunting/fishing deer permit statewide two deer youth under 16 deer permit one deer bonus antlerless deer permit two deer bonus quota hunt deer permit two deer spring turkey permit two turkeys youth turkey permit one turkey fall archery turkey permit two turkeys fall gun turkey permit two turkeys kentucky waterfowl permit kentucky ...

general hunting information who needs hunting licenses and permits in kentucky unless you re exempt from license or permit requirements a hunter must carry either a paper license/permit or a license authorization number as proof of having purchased the correct type of license or permit hunting means taking game or attempting to take game in any manner taking game means to pursue shoot hunt wound catch trap snare kill or capture wildlife attempt to do any of these activities or assist some one else in doing these activities krs 150.010 persons who engage in these activities are considered hunters ...

buying licenses and permits kentucky hunting and fishing licenses and permits can be purchased from nearly 1,000 locations throughout the commonwealth most wal-mart k-mart county court clerk offices and outdoor sporting goods stores sell licenses license vendor locations are listed on the kdfwr website licenses and permits in the form of a license authorization number can also be purchased toll-free by phone or over the internet getting a license by phone call toll-free 1 877 598-2401 kentucky hunting and fishing license sales by phone are handled for the kdfwr by bass pro and can be purchased ...

buying licenses and permits resident sportsman s license save $37.50 residents who both hunt and fish for several species may want to consider the resident sportsman s license this license includes a combination hunting and fishing license spring turkey permit two turkeys fall gun turkey permit two turkeys fall archery turkey permit two turkeys statewide deer permit two deer state waterfowl permit and trout permit purchased separately these items would cost $37.50 more than buying the sportsman s package deal a wma user permit trapping license an elk draw/outof-zone hunt permit and bonus deer ...

except for those who qualify for a disability license through worker s compensation mail or fax your disability certification to kdfwr disability license #1 game farm road frankfort ky 40601 fax 502 564-9136 you may also bring the documentation in person to the kdfwr office in frankfort at 1 game farm road during business hours 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m eastern monday friday once the proper documentation is processed applicants will receive by mail an authorization green card that allows the individual to purchase the $5 discounted senior/disabled combination hunting fishing license from any license ...

hunting method exemptions the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources may grant an exemption to allow a person with certain physical disabilities to hunt using a vehicle as a hunting platform or use a crossbow during the bow-only deer or turkey season however persons with qualifying physical disabilities must first have an exemption form completed and signed by a licensed physician certifying why the exemption is necessary forms are available from the department persons who obtain a hunting methods exemption are still required to have the appropriate hunting license or permits persons ...

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white-tailed deer hunting white-tailed deer hunting if you plan to hunt deer in kentucky the first thing to know is whether you need a license and a deer permit most people will need both the second thing is to determine what zone the county you plan to hunt has been assigned to so check the county zone map regulations are different for each zone zone regulations tell when you can hunt with a particular type of equipment the bag limit on antlerless deer and explain how the different deer permits can be used the statewide bag limit on antlered deer in kentucky is the same for all zones other things ...

modern gun season during a county s modern gun deer season modern firearms muzzle-loading firearms bow and crossbow equipment may be used as long as it meets the requirements for that equipment and is used as described for deer hunting the hunter orange clothing law applies to all hunters any time firearms can be used for hunting deer or elk the hunter orange law likewise applies to any person accompanying a hunter while a firearm deer or elk season is open please read the law found in this guide in its entirety persons age 15 and under who hunt deer or elk with a firearm must be accompanied ...

season dates zone hunting restrictions zone 1 counties anderson ballard boone bracken bullitt calloway campbell carlisle carroll christian crittenden franklin fulton gallatin grant graves harrison henry hickman jefferson kenton livingston lyon marion marshall mccracken nelson oldham owen pendleton robertson scott shelby spencer taylor trigg trimble washington and woodford bow season youth-only firearms season sept 3 ­ jan 16 either sex age 15 under only oct 8-9 either sex free youth hunting weekend age 15 under only dec 31 jan 1 either sex muzzle-loading season oct 15-16 dec 10-18 either sex ...

zone 3 counties bath clark clinton edmonson elliott estill garrard grayson hart jackson johnson knox laurel lee lincoln madison martin menifee montgomery morgan powell rockcastle russell whitley and wolfe bow season youth-only firearms season sept 3 ­ jan 16 either sex age 15 under only oct 8-9 either sex zone 4 counties bell breathitt clay floyd harlan knott leslie letcher magoffin mccreary owsley perry pike pulaski and wayne bow season youth-only firearms season sept 3-jan 16 either sex age 15 under only oct 8-9 either sex free youth hunting weekend age 15 under only dec 31 jan 1 either sex ...

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recording tagging checking and transporting harvested deer turkey bobcat otter all successful deer and turkey hunters bobcat and otter hunters/trappers are required to follow the regulations below to legally record check tag and transport these game species filling out the hunter harvest record log all hunters who kill a deer or turkey or kill or trap a bobcat or otter are legally required to write down harvest information about their harvest on a hunter log as soon as the animal is recovered and before it is moved from the place it is found blank spaces to fill in the required harvest information ...

public land and what type of permit you used if you re required to have a permit a except for those who carry a $5 sr disabled combination license or use a special deer control permit all types of deer permits purchased by hunters are considered statewide permits when checking in your deer b landowners not required to purchase a deer/turkey permit who are checking in animals taken on their property will be asked to identify themselves as landowners during the survey as well landowners who take deer turkey bobcats or otters some001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 ...

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deer pheasant waterfowl quota hunts 1 877 598-2401 during the month of september only hunters may call free to apply for quota deer pheasant waterfowl hunts applications for all three types of quota hunts can be made at the same time a representative of bass pro shops will assist you in the application process hunters should tell the hunters are required to get permission operator you want to apply for a from private landowners before crossing private property to access any quota hunt kentucky quota hunt when calling area or to retrieve downed deer from standard quota deer hunts private property ...

application directions for youth hunters for youth hunts standard hunts hunters that have not reached their 16th birthday by the hunt date may apply and be drawn for either a youth quota hunt or mentor quota hunt hunters under 16 may also apply for a standard quota hunt a total of two hunts if a youth hunter elects to apply for two hunts he or she can do so in one phone call but will be charged two application fees youth hunters can select a first and second youth/mentor hunt choice and then apply for a first and second choice from the standard quota hunt list mentor hunts are youth hunts during ...

2005-06 deer quota hunt choices hunt choices #1 #2 ballard youth ballard sex of deer dates of slots 150 150 that applied in 2004 250 968 hunt remarks in these hunts only the sex of deer indicated by permit may be taken 10 of the permits are for antlered deer permits assigned by random drawing at check-in mobility-impaired hunters are encouraged to apply for these hunts by permit oct 22-23 by permit nov 5-6 #3 barren river lake state park #4 beaver creek either sex jan 10-11 either sex nov 5-6 50 450 na 611 limit 1 during quota hunt bucks must have a minimum outside antler spread of 15 no check ...

2005-06 deer quota hunt choices cont hunt choices #23 taylorsville lake wma #1 #24 taylorsville lake wma #2 #25 taylorsville lake wma #3 #26 taylorsville lake state park sex of deer either sex either sex dates nov 5-6 dec 3-4 of slots 275 275 275 25 25 300 180 30 that applied in 2004 1150 688 276 465 25 300 220 38 open only to persons who are movement-disabled shotgun and muzzleloader only bucks must have a minimum outside antler spread of 15 open only to persons who are movement-disabled hunt remarks either sex jan 14-15 either sex nov 5-6 dec 3-4 #27 taylorsville lake either sex state park ...

check-in instructions for deer quota hunters check-in instructions for quota deer hunters 1 all quota deer hunters must check in before they hunt and out when finished hunting the bag limit is reached or when the hunt period concludes except quota hunters on the dale hollow lake state park quota hunt and on the general burnside island green river lake and mineral mound state park archery crossbow only quota hunts check-in and check-out times for wma quota hunts are day before hunt noon ­ 8 p.m local time hunt days 5:30 a.m ­ 8 p.m eastern 4:30 a.m ­ 7 p.m central depending on location of the wma ...

5 hunters drawn to hunt in the dale hollow lake state park quota hunt and general burnside island green river lake and mineral mound state park quota archery crossbow hunts do not have to check in or out but shall telecheck any harvested deer as required by statewide regulations grayson lake wma open youth west kentucky wma quota and open and zilpotwin knobs campgrounds quota deer hunts 1 the designated scouting day for the grayson lake open youth hunt is the friday preceding the hunt on this day vehicles will be permitted within the hunt area between 9 a.m and 4 p.m for youths and their accompanying ...

what you need to know to call apply hunters note there are no mail-in applications you mail-in check or money order payments must be postmarked by september 30 2005 made payable must apply by phone the following is a guide to and mailed to bass pro shops save you time when you call 2500 east kearney springfield mo 65898 a have the social security number for each hunter in your attn ky quota hunts party up to five may apply as a group an applicant paying by check or money order for himself or for his hunt party must include his/her b select a first second and third choice or you may apply confirmation ...

elk hunting quota hunts inside the restoration zone for the 2005-06 hunting season 100 elk permits will be awarded permits are awarded by random drawing to those hunters who apply through the purchase of a $10 elk draw permit prior to july 31 hunting will be permitted in both limited entry areas large blocks of both public and private lands established to manage for high-quality elk and on public and private lands within the restoration zone at-large that are not part of a limited entry area permits will be valid for only a specific hunt period the following public lands are open to in zone at-large ...

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2004 season boone crockett trophy deer list hunters interested in being recognized for taking a trophy whitetail in kentucky this season are encouraged to notify the kdfwr of any typical buck taken in kentucky that officially scores 160 or above typical or 185 or higher nontypical in the boone crockett scoring system hunters can call the kdfwr toll free number to have a rack officially measured or report an official score trophies taken this season will be published in the next season s guide the following deer were reported from the 2004 deer season non-typicals score hunter county method 270 ...

turkey hunting seasons fall 2005 bow september 3 2005 january 16 2006 open statewide unless exempt fall archery turkey permit required the fall bow bag limit is two 2 turkeys of either sex but only one bird may be taken per day bow and crossbow hunters can take turkeys during the modern gun deer season as long as they possess a fall turkey archery permit fall shotgun october 22-28 dec 3-9 open statewide legal shotgun bow or crossbow equipment permitted unless exempt fall gun turkey permit required the fall shotgun season bag limit is two 2 turkeys of either sex but only one bird may be taken ...

hunters note a person may assist or call turkeys for another legal hunter the assistant caller does not have to possess a hunting license or turkey permit but shall not carry any type of hunting equipment only hunters with a valid license and permit who have not taken the season bag limit can carry a shotgun archery or crossbow equipment when turkey hunting possession/release of live turkeys because of potential disease problems and genetic pollution it is illegal to possess live wild turkeys for the same reasons domestic or pen-raised turkeys should not be released into the wild due to the potential ...

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attention hunters know the facts about chronic wasting disease chronic wasting disease has not been found in kentucky however it has been found in 13 states and 2 canadian provinces the kdfwr encourages all hunters to learn the facts about this disease of deer and elk and take all necessary precautions when hunting what is chronic wasting disease chronic wasting disease or cwd is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy tse tses are fatal neurological diseases characterized by the degeneration of the brain cwd is one of several different forms of tses affecting a number of animal species scrapie ...

small game furbearer hunting/trapping seasons season dates and limits for the various small game and furbearer species that can be hunted or trapped in kentucky are listed in this section all hunters are required to abide by the hunter orange clothing law when it applies be sure you are aware of all deer or elk firearms hunting season dates during periods when multiple hunting seasons are open at the same time hunters must abide by the equipment restrictions in effect for the type of hunting they engage in persons may trap squirrels rabbits quail grouse and groundhogs when the hunting season is ...

trap line deadfalls wire cages or box traps number 2 and smaller smooth-jawed ... foothold traps padded traps with a jaw spread of 6 inches or less ... number 220 or smaller conibear-type traps and non-locking snares are permitted ... use lights from boats or vehicles all traps must bear a metal tag giving the name ... obtained prior to entry krs 150.092 all traps must be visited at least once a day ... every 24 hours and all animals removed traps set on land must be at least 10 feet ...

falconry season september 1 ­ march 30 the limit for this hunting method is two of any small game or furbearer species per falconer except during the regular hunting season when the limits are the same as for other methods falconers must possess a falconry permit as well as a valid kentucky hunting license and obey all applicable state and federal laws 301 kar 2:195 2:251 crow season september 1 november 7 january 4 february 28 there is no daily or possession limit on crows crows observed committing or about to commit acts of depredation may be taken year-round however persons attempting to take ...

hunters trappers we need your help to effectively manage kentucky s wildlife the department of fish and wildlife conducts a variety of surveys with hunters and trappers about their pursuits and observations of wildlife you can greatly assist this effort by participating in these surveys the samples and information you provide are essential for determining the size trends and health of game populations survey forms are available from the kdfwr small game hunters can help gather information about various types of wildlife using the report form in this guide or on our website another way small game ...

13 a group of ten 10 or more people b has at least one 1 foot 5 vehicular access shall not be who gather for any event or organized permitted on fields openings roads amputated activity on a wma shall obtain a free paths or trails planted with annual c is permanently confined to a permit from the kdfwr at least grains or agricultural crops wheelchair or must use crutches thirty 30 days prior to the 6 it shall be permissible to access areas or a walker as a means of support event groups shall apply on a form which are not roads the third saturday to pursue daily activities provided by the kdfwr ...

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turkey fall archery closed turkey fall gun closed turkey ­ spring open for youth-only spring season closed to general season entire wma is closed to unauthorized public access annually october 15 through march 15 ballard hunting unit ballard co office 270 224-2244 8 a.m 4:30 p.m mon-fri this 400-acre tract located south of sallie crice terrell landing road in ballard county is open under statewide regulations for all hunting and trapping seasons this tract is the following wmas and other areas described below are not a part of ballard wma listed above open to in zone at-large firearm quota ...

begley wma bell harlan cos open under statewide regulations for all hunting trapping seasons hunters must complete safety training from the security guard located at the entrance to the coal processing plant on highway 221 prior to entering the property during elk quota hunts only quota hunt permit holders may be on the area big south fork national river and recreation area mccreary co kentucky ranger station 606 376-5073 8 a.m 4:30 p.m mon-fri park headquarters 423 569-9778 squirrel open under statewide regulations rabbit quail nov 1 dec 31 except closed first weekend of modern gun deer ...

open under statewide regulations for all deer seasons turkey spring /fall open under statewide regulations the area between the lake edge and the corps/dale hollow lake state resort park boundary is closed to all hunting except during the state park quota hunt dennis-gray wma adair co office 270 465-5039 open under statewide regulations for all hunting and office 859 289-2564 8 a.m 4:30 p.m mon-fri trapping seasons this wma not including the booth tract is closed to public dewey lake wma floyd co use september 8-11 and sept 22-25 except for those registered to participate in the quota fox hunting ...

turkey fall gun open under statewide regulations turkey ­ spring open under statewide regulations grayson lake wma carter elliott cos office 606 474-8535 8 a.m 4:30 p.m mon-fri squirrel open under statewide regulations except closed during open youth hunt rabbit quail open under statewide regulations except closed during open youth hunt grouse open under statewide regulations furbearer open under statewide regulations deer open youth hunt any deer nov 5-6 see below for details open under statewide regulations for bow season except closed during the open youth hunt crossbows legal during ...

lations for bow crossbow season except closed during quota hunts open under statewide regulations for youth firearms seasons turkey fall archery open under statewide regulations except closed during quota hunts turkey fall gun open under statewide regulations oct 22-28 dec 5-9 only turkey ­ spring open under statewide regulations lake barkley wma trigg livingston lyon cos martins fork lake wma harlan co open under statewide regulations for all hunting trapping seasons meadwestvaco wma carlisle hickman cos office 270 655-7004 8 a.m 4:30 p.m mon-fri south of dillard-wilson road squirrel ...

mud camp creek wma cumberland co paintsville lake wma johnson morgan cos office 606 424-2508 8 a.m 4:30 p.m mon-fri office 270 465-5039 8 a.m ­ 4:30 p.m mon-fri open under statewide regulations for all hunting and trapping squirrel open under statewide regulations seasons except no firearms are permitted for deer hunting except closed during quota hunt during the statewide modern gun deer season rabbit quail open under statewide regulations mullins wma kenton co except closed during quota hunt grouse open under statewide regulations except closed during quota hunt office 859 428-2262 8 a.m ...

caldwell county portion of pennyrile state forest wma is open under statewide regulations deer quota hunt any deer nov 5-6 open to statewide bow season except closed during quota hunt turkey fall archery open under statewide regulations except closed during quota hunt turkey fall gun open under statewide regulations turkey ­ spring open under statewide regulations a deer hunter shall not take an antlered deer with an outside antler spread of less than 15 inches at any time pioneer weapons wma bath menifee cos robinson forest wma breathitt knott perry cos office 606 378-3474 8 a.m 4:30 ...

stone mountain wma state natural area harlan co open under statewide regulations for all hunting and trapping seasons taylorsville lake wma spencer anderson nelson cos office 502 477-9024 8 a.m 4:30 p.m mon-fri squirrel open under statewide regulations except closed during quota hunts rabbit quail nov 1 dec 31 except closed during quota hunts furbearer bobcat open under statewide regulations except closed during quota hunts deer quota hunts any deer nov 5-6 dec 3-4 jan 14-15 open under statewide regulations for youth firearms bow crossbow seasons except closed during quota hunts turkey ...

furbearer bobcat deer open under statewide regulations youth mentor quota hunt any deer nov 5-6 bow hunting open under statewide regulations except closed during quota hunt daniel boone national forest bath bell clay estill harlan jackson knox laurel lee leslie mccreary menifee morgan owsley perry powell pulaski rockcastle rowan wayne whitley wolfe cos except beaver creek wma cane creek wma mill creek wma pioneer weapons wma and redbird wma baiting prohibited green river state forest henderson co turkey fall archery open under statewide regulations except closed during youth mentor quota ...

land between the lakes lbl national recreation area trigg lyon cos 100 van morgan drive golden pond ky 42211-9001 270 924-2065 baiting prohibited ohio river islands national wildlife refuge lewis co po box 1811 parkersburg wv 26102-1811 304 422-0752 baiting prohibited reelfoot national wildlife refuge fulton co 4343 hwy 157 union city tn 38261 731 538-2481 baiting prohibited wendell h ford regional training center muhlenberg co 4675 ky hwy 181-north greenville ky 42345 270 338-8939 hunters shall not take antlered deer with an outside antler spread of less than 15 inches at any time baiting ...

definitions 1 adult an individual at least 18 years of age 2 antlered deer a deer with visible polished or velvet covered bone showing above the hairline excluding button bucks 3 antlerless deer a deer with no visible polished or velvet covered bone showing above the hairline or a male fawn button buck 4 any deer antlered or antlerless deer either sex deer 5 archery equipment a long bow recurve bow or compound bow incapable of holding an arrow at full or partial draw without aid from the archer 6 arrow the projectile fired from a bow or crossbow 7 authorization number the number given to a person ...

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grouse hunting log instructions please keep an accurate record of all of your grouse hunting efforts for the season on the survey form provided all information regarding hunters and locations are confidential your honesty and cooperation are greatly appreciated 1 only one hunter in a party should complete this form a party is defined here as a group of hunters who hunt together and whose actions likely influence success of other hunters in the group two or more individuals who hunt in the same general area but do not influence each other s chance of seeing game should not consider themselves as ...

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rabbit hunting log instructions please keep an accurate record of all of your rabbit hunting efforts for the season on the survey form provided 1 2 3 record all hunts on a separate line whether successful or not all hunts are important record the number of hours hunted to the nearest hour only one hunter in a party should complete this form a party is defined here as a group of hunters who hunt together and whose actions likely influence success of other hunters in the group two or more individuals who hunt in the same general area but do not influence each other s chance of seeing game should ...

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