KY Deer Hunting
Deer in Kentucky
Deer hunting season data across 20 GMUs in Kentucky. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
20 Seasons4 Weapon Types
Muzzleloader
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|
| 1 | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| 1 | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
Archery
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|
| 1 | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
Crossbow
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|
| 1 | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
Rifle
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|
| 1 | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
Plan your Deer hunt in Kentucky
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