Author: Kentucky Hunting Hub Editorial Team

Kentucky counties inside the designated elk zone where hunting and wildlife management occur across southeastern coalfields.

Kentucky archery-crossbow elk season dates for 2023-2024 include September 16 to 30, December 9 to 17, and January 1 to 7.

Kentucky cow firearm elk season dates, split into two periods, help hunters plan permits and manage wildlife populations.

Kentucky bull firearm elk season dates include late September to early October and early December periods set by the KDFWR.

Kentucky elk hunting regulations and permit applications explained, detailing why only six of seven management units remain open.

Kentucky issues about 1,000 total elk permits annually through a competitive draw system managed by wildlife biologists.

Kentucky elk application window dates, permit types, and lottery details for resident and non-resident hunters applying through KDFWR.

Kentucky fall turkey bag limit regulations, season dates, and archery structures help hunters harvest birds successfully.

Kentucky second shotgun turkey season dates typically occur in early to mid-December to provide extra hunting opportunities set by KDFWR.

Kentucky fall archery turkey season dates run from early September through mid January, permitting either sex harvests with crossbow equipment.