Elk season in Kentucky runs Nov 29 – Oct 8 across 1 Zone.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Zone | Bull Firearm Hunt 1 | Sep 27 — Oct 1 | — | — | — |
| Elk Zone | Bull Firearm Hunt 2 | Oct 4 — Oct 8 | — | — | — |
| Elk Zone | Cow Firearm Hunt 1 | Nov 29 — Dec 3 | — | — | — |
| Elk Zone | Cow Firearm Hunt 2 | Dec 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Zone | Early Archery (Either-Sex) | Sep 13 — Sep 26 | — | — | — |
| Elk Zone | Late Archery (Either-Sex) | Dec 6 — Dec 12 | — | — | — |
Elk season in Kentucky currently runs Nov 29 to Oct 8, across 6 season rows, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle).
The best Zones for elk 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.