Deer season in Kentucky runs Sep 6 – Jan 19 across 14 Zones.
| Zone | 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 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Lake WMA | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Lake WMA | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Tracts | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Tracts | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Elk Horn Coal Hunting Access Area | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Elk Horn Coal Hunting Access Area | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Lake Barkley WMA | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Lake Barkley WMA | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area | Late Muzzleloader | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Rolling Fork WMA | Early Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
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| Zone | 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 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Lake WMA | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Tracts | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Elk Horn Coal Hunting Access Area | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Lake Barkley WMA | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Rolling Fork WMA | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Wells Hunting Access Area | Archery | Sep 6 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Zone | 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 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Lake WMA | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Tracts | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Elk Horn Coal Hunting Access Area | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Lake Barkley WMA | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Rolling Fork WMA | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Wells Hunting Access Area | Crossbow | Sep 20 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Zone | 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 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Lake WMA | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Carr Creek Tracts | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Elk Horn Coal Hunting Access Area | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Lake Barkley WMA | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Rolling Fork WMA | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| Wells Hunting Access Area | Modern Gun | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
Deer season in Kentucky currently runs Sep 6 to Jan 19, across 70 season rows and 14 Zones, split by weapon (Archery, Crossbow, Muzzleloader, Rifle).
The best Zones for deer in Kentucky depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Kentucky seasons, public land, and license.