2017-2018 Kentucky Hunting Seasons
A tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Discount Ramps has all the hunting dates for Kentucky, and the necessary hunting equipment to ensure a successful year.
This is a general guide to season dates. Dates are subject to change. For more information, visit the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Elk
| Hunt Type | Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Archery | Bull | Sep. 16,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Cow | Oct. 14,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Crossbow | Bull | Sep. 23,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Cow | Oct. 14,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Firearm | Bull | Sep. 30,2017 | Oct. 13,2017 |
| Cow | Dec. 9,2017 | Dec. 22,2017 |
Deer
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Archery | Sep. 2,2017 | Jan. 15,2018 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 1,2017 | Oct. 22,2017 |
| Nov. 11,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Modern Gun | Nov. 11,2017 | Nov. 26,2017 |
| Muzzle-Loader | Oct. 21,2017 | Oct. 22,2017 |
| Dec. 9,2017 | Dec. 17,2017 |
| Youth-Free | Dec. 30,2017 | Dec. 31,2018 |
| Youth-Only | Oct. 14,2017 | Oct. 15,2017 |
Turkey-Fall
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Archery | Sep. 2,2017 | Jan. 15,2018 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 1,2017 | Oct. 22,2017 |
| Nov. 11,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Shotgun | Oct. 28,2017 | Nov. 3,2017 |
| Dec. 2,2017 | Dec. 8,2017 |
Bobcat
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 25,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
American Woodcock
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Oct. 28,2017 | Nov. 10,2017 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Dec. 13,2017 |
Bear
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Archery | Aug. 1,2017 | Aug. 31,2017 |
| Sep. 9,2017 | Sep. 30,2017 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 28,2017 | Nov. 3,2017 |
| Firearm | Dec. 16,2017 | Dec. 22,2017 |
| Muzzle-Loader | Dec. 9,2017 | Dec. 17,2017 |
| Quota Hunt with Dogs | Oct. 21,2017 | Nov. 3,2017 |
Beaver
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Bullfrog
| Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| May 19,2017 | Oct. 31,2017 |
Coot
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 23,2017 | Nov. 26,2017 |
| Dec. 4,2017 | Jan. 28,2018 |
Coyote
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | March 1,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Dove
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 1,2017 | Oct. 26,2017 |
| Nov. 23,2017 | Dec. 3,2017 |
| Dec. 23,2017 | Jan. 14,2018 |
Duck
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 23,2017 | Nov. 26,2017 |
| Dec. 4,2017 | Jan. 28,2018 |
Falconry
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 1,2017 | March 30,2018 |
| Nov. 23,2017 | Feb. 15,2018 |
Fox-Gray
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Fox-Red
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Gallinules
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 1,2017 | Nov. 9,2017 |
Goose-Canada
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 16,2017 | Sep. 30,2017 |
| Nov. 23,2017 | Feb. 15,2018 |
| Dec. 16,2017 | Jan. 31,2018 |
Goose-Snow Ross
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 23,2017 | Feb. 15,2018 |
Goose-White-Fronted & Brant
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 23,2017 | Feb. 15,2018 |
Groundhog
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | March 1,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Grouse
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 1,2017 | Nov. 10,2017 |
| Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Merganser
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 23,2017 | Nov. 26,2017 |
| Dec. 4,2017 | Jan. 28,2018 |
Muskrat
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Opossum
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Oct. 1,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Quail
| Hunt Type | Zone | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Eastern Zone | Nov. 1,2017 | Nov. 10,2017 |
| Nov. 13,2017 | Jan. 31,2018 |
| Western Zone | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 10,2018 |
Rabbit
| Hunt Type | Zone | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Eastern Zone | Nov. 1,2017 | Nov. 10,2017 |
| Nov. 13,2017 | Jan. 31,2018 |
| Western Zone | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 10,2018 |
Raccoon
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Oct. 1,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
River Otter
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Sandhill Crane
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Dec. 16,2017 | Jan. 14,2018 |
Squirrel-Fall
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Aug. 19,2017 | Nov. 10,2017 |
| Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Striped Skunk
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov.13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Teal Duck Only
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 16,2017 | Sep. 24,2017 |
Trout Fishing
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Catch and Release | Oct. 1,2017 | March 31,2018 |
Turkey-Fall
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Archery | Sep. 2,2017 | Jan. 15,2018 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 1,2017 | Oct. 22,2017 |
| Nov. 11,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Shotgun | Oct. 28,2017 | Nov. 3,2017 |
| Dec. 2,2017 | Dec. 8,2017 |
Virginia & Sora Rail
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 1,2017 | Nov. 9,2017 |
Weasel
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
| Trapping | Nov. 13,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Wild Pig
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | March 1,2017 | Feb. 28,2018 |
Common Snipe
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 20,2017 | Oct. 29,2017 |
| Nov. 23,2017 | Jan. 28,2018 |
Wood Duck & Teal
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Sep. 16,2017 | Sep. 20,2017 |
Youth Waterfowl Season
| Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Hunting | Nov. 4,2017 | Nov. 5,2017 |
| Feb. 3,2018 | Feb. 4,2018 |
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