KY Elk Hunting

Elk in Kentucky

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

6 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Rifle

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Elk ZoneBull Firearm Hunt 1Sep 27Oct 1
Elk ZoneBull Firearm Hunt 2Oct 4Oct 8
Elk ZoneCow Firearm Hunt 1Nov 29Dec 3
Elk ZoneCow Firearm Hunt 2Dec 27Dec 31

Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Elk ZoneEarly Archery (Either-Sex)Sep 13Sep 26
Elk ZoneLate Archery (Either-Sex)Dec 6Dec 12

Plan your Elk hunt in Kentucky

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

Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.