Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Kentucky’s spring hunting seasons kick off with the youth-only turkey season April 5-6, followed by the general season for turkeys April 12-May 4.

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If you take or attempt to take game or fish, you are subject to licensing requirements unless specifically exempt ted by law. Unless you are license-exempt, you must obtain and carry while in the field proof that you’ve met the license requirements for the kind of hunting or fishing you’re doing.This proof can be either a paper license/permit or a license authorization number (when ...

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Bring out your inner Daniel Boone with a hunting trip in Kentucky’s beautiful forests, rolling open fields and spectacular mountains. In Kentucky, you’ll discover abundant public lands to explore in search of wild game.

Mar 1, 2024 · Coyotes may be hunted year-round, day or night, with no bag limit. Hunters may only use artificial light or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night from Dec. 1 – March 31, and May 16 - June 30.

Your Input Is Important! Hunting Logs help us monitor population trends for rabbit, quail, grouse and squirrels. Go to Small Game Logs or call 1-800-858-1549 to get a survey and instructions.

Regulations Summary • SEPTEMBER 2024 – MARCH 2025 Paul Van Laningham, 15, from Burlington, won the 2024 Kentucky Junior Duck Stamp Contest with his drawing of a lesser scaup.

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Note: Stocking dates for streams that lie on Federal Property are not announced ahead of time. These streams include: Bark Camp Creek, Cane Creek, Chimney Top Creek, Craney Creek, East Fork Indian Creek, Middle Fork Red River, North Fork Triplett Creek, Rock Creek, Swift Camp Creek, War Fork and Hatchery Creek .