KY Bear Hunting

Bear in Kentucky

Bear hunting season data across 6 GMUs in Kentucky. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

6 Seasons3 Weapon Types

Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Bear Zone 1Archery/CrossbowOct 25Oct 27
Bear Zone 2Archery/CrossbowOct 25Oct 29

Rifle

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Bear Zone 1FirearmDec 13Dec 15
Bear Zone 2FirearmDec 13Dec 17

Dog

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Bear Zone 2HoundOct 20Oct 24
Bear Zone 2Hound (Late)Oct 30Nov 7

Plan your Bear hunt in Kentucky

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

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