Hunting season in Kentucky varies by species and type of weapon. Below are the details for the 2024-2025 hunting season:
Deer:
Archery: September 7, 2024 – January 20, 2025
Crossbow: September 21, 2024 – January 20, 2025
Youth-Only Gun: October 12–13, 2024
Muzzleloader: October 19–20, 2024 & December 14–22, 2024
Modern Gun: November 9–24, 2024
Free Youth Weekend: December 28–29, 2024
Squirrel:
Fall Squirrel Hunting: August 17–November 8, 2024 & November 11, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Groundhogs:
Groundhog Hunting: Year-round, with no bag limit
Turkey:
Fall Turkey Hunting (Shotgun): October 28–November 3 & December 2–8, 2023
Archery Turkey Hunting: September 2, 2023 – January 15, 2024
Shooting hours for most species are from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
For more information on hunting regulations, please visit the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife website.
Places you can purchase a license in Henderson KY:
Masons Lures 1537 Adams Lane Hendeson KY 270-860-8511
Rule King 1700 S. Green Street Henderson KY (270) 831-2525
Glenns Gun Shop 1506 Porter Dr, Henderson, KY (270) 724-0305
Places to Hunt
Sloughs Hunting State Land +18303917583
Sloughs WMA 9956 KY-268, Corydon, KY 42406
Higginson-Henry WMA 9956 KY-268, Corydon, KY 42406