Kentucky · 2026-27
Deer season in Kentucky
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Kentucky Deer
Dates checked against the KDFWR regulations Aug 13, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CWD Antlerless Season Zone 1-3 counties inside the CWD Surveillance Zone. Antlerless only; firearms, bows or crossbows. | CWD Surveillance Zone | Sep 25 – Sep 28 |
| Modern Firearms Bag limits differ by deer zone (1-4), but the dates are statewide. | Statewide | Nov 14 – Nov 29 |
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 |
| Crossbow | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 |
| Youth/Senior Crossbow Residents 65 and older and youth under 16. | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 |
| Muzzleloader Early and late muzzleloader segments. | Statewide | Oct 17 – Oct 18; Dec 12 – Dec 20 |
| Free Youth Weekend Youth under 16 hunt without a license or deer permit when with an adult. | Statewide | Dec 26 – Dec 27 |
| Youth-Only Modern Firearms Begins the second Saturday in October and runs nine days. | Statewide | Oct 10 – Oct 18 |