Kentucky Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Kentucky, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-09 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 6 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Kentucky Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Kentucky including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Nov 14-29, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Current codified301 KAR2:172 Section5(2), actual linked PDF page3: modern gun starts the second Saturday in November for16 consecutive days, giving Nov14–29,2026. Section6(1) places Anderson County in Zone1; this slice is private-land antlered base dates only. Sections3–4 require a firearm that fires one round per trigger manipulation with centerfire, single-projectile ammunition designed to expand upon impact; no magazine capable of holding more than ten rounds; solid, unbroken hunter orange visible from all sides on head, back and chest. Check current license/deer permit or exemptions, antlered/sex/bag eligibility, tagging/reporting, CWD, permission/access and closures. The current annual guide and agency calendar remain blocked; no guide review is claimed. WMA/public-land/quota/military hunts, antlerless and other season dates are not reviewed; not individual permission.
All Deer Seasons
6 seasons for Kentucky deer hunting
Sep 6, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Crossbow included
Nov 14-29, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Current codified301 KAR2:172 Section5(2), actual linked PDF page3: modern gun starts the second Saturday in November for16 consecutive days, giving Nov14–29,2026. Section6(1) places Anderson County in Zone1; this slice is private-land antlered base dates only. Sections3–4 require a firearm that fires one round per trigger manipulation with centerfire, single-projectile ammunition designed to expand upon impact; no magazine capable of holding more than ten rounds; solid, unbroken hunter orange visible from all sides on head, back and chest. Check current license/deer permit or exemptions, antlered/sex/bag eligibility, tagging/reporting, CWD, permission/access and closures. The current annual guide and agency calendar remain blocked; no guide review is claimed. WMA/public-land/quota/military hunts, antlerless and other season dates are not reviewed; not individual permission.
Nov 8-23, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Modern gun - first
Dec 13-31, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Modern gun - second
Oct 18-19, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
Dec 7-12, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Late muzzleloader
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Zone-Specific Information
Kentucky has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Anderson County Zone1 — private-land antlered modern-gun base window. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Kentucky
Only Anderson County Zone1 private-land antlered modern-gun base dates were reviewed under the current codified301 KAR2:172 rule. The current annual guide/calendar are blocked; no guide review is claimed. Current permits, sex/bag eligibility, legal devices, reporting, CWD, access/permission and closures require checks. WMA/public-land/quota/military hunts, other seasons, historical records including the December modern-gun label, and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Kentucky Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Kentucky
When is deer season in Kentucky?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-06 to 2026-01-20; 2026-11-14 to 2026-11-29; 2025-11-08 to 2025-11-23; 2025-12-13 to 2025-12-31; 2025-10-18 to 2025-10-19; 2025-12-07 to 2025-12-12. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Kentucky?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 6, 2025 to Jan 20, 2026. Unverified date record; agency review required. Crossbow included
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Kentucky?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-14 to 2026-11-29; 2025-11-08 to 2025-11-23; 2025-12-13 to 2025-12-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Kentucky have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 19, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
Are there different deer hunting zones in Kentucky?
Yes, Kentucky has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Anderson County Zone1 — private-land antlered modern-gun base window. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Kentucky?
Yes, you need a valid Kentucky hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Kentucky wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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