| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | General · Chase-Only · Zone 1 | Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Chase-Only · Zone 2 | Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Chase-Only · Zone 3 | Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery | Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 |
| Ducks | General · Teal & Wood Duck | Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026 |
| Black bear | Archery · Archery/Crossbow · Zone 3 | Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 |
| Deer | Firearm · Youth-only Gun | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Deer | Muzzleloader · Early Muzzleloader | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Black bear | Archery · Archery/Crossbow · Zone 1 | Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Black bear | Archery · Archery/Crossbow · Zone 2 | Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Firearms · Zone 1 | Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Firearms · Zone 2 | Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Firearms · Zone 3 | Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| Deer | General · Free Youth Weekend | Dec 26, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Youth-Only Waterfowl - Winter | Feb 14, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027 |
Data verified today against official Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Mourning dove | Dove Quota Hunts | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Ring-necked pheasant | Pheasant Quota Hunts | Sep 30, 2026 · results Oct 6, 2026 |
| Sandhill crane | Sandhill Crane Quota Hunts | Sep 30, 2026 · results Oct 6, 2026 |
| Ducks | Waterfowl Quota Hunts | Sep 30, 2026 · results Oct 6, 2026 |
| Deer | WMA & State Park Quota Hunts | Sep 30, 2026 · results Oct 6, 2026 |
| Elk | Elk Hunt Drawing | Apr 30, 2027 |
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