Too many squirrels in the 1940s resulted in a reopening of the season, and squirrel hunt regulations have since been liberalized gradually until every species and most subspecies are now subjected to limited hunting. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. First portion of kentuckys squirrel season open through. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Fall hunting and trapping guide set for initial publication.
The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources says the 193day fall squirrel season begins saturday. Squirrel and rabbit hunting opportunities abound statewide in kentucky. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. Squirrel hunting 2014 season video tuning your squirrel rifle during the off season. Kentucky offers many hunting opportunities, and with the cooler weather comes the desire to get out and pursue game. Kentuckys fall squirrel season is the states longest hunting campaign. Aug 30, 2019 squirrel season 2019 in kentucky has started. All units west of the eastern boundary of the santiam, mckenzie, indigo, sprague and interstate units. You may take squirrels with a cagetype trap at any hour during the open hunting season if you possess a hunting permit. Always eat what small game you kill to extend the hunt and enjoy meals taken by hunting.
Find kentucky hunting seasons and information on deer, turkey, elk, bear, small game and special hunt dates. It opens during those lazy hazy dog days of august. First portion of kentuckys squirrel season open through nov. The choice adds a lot to the selection of game by hunters today. Groundhog hunting is permitted during the spring squirrel season on department lands that are open for spring squirrel hunting. All regulations regarding deer hunting for the 2018 season should be finalized by the first week in september.
Squirrel season seasons when to hunt hunting kdwpt. There are two ways to hunt big game in oregon during a general season or in a controlled hunt. However back then, small game was king, and squirrel season was the topper. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. Weve gotten the morning to ourselves while the kids are in school.
Squirrel hunting 20172018 season squirrel hunting journal. Back many years when i was a boy, the face of hunting was a lot different than it is today. Nashville, tn tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on saturday, august 25th, 2018 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season says the tennessee wildlife. June 22, 2018 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission proposed several new deer, elk and fishing regulations at its june quarterly. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current laws when hunting. July 30, 2018 an initial printing of this years kentucky hunting and trapping guide will arrive at license vendor locations by midaugust but it will not reflect proposed changes to the 2018 deer seasons, zones and requirements.
It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Any changes from 2017, including deer zones and season structure, will be. Quail is closed on all public lands west of the blue ridge mountains. Just hoping this years squirrel season will be better that last years. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Opening day and the early part of squirrel season in indiana is generally a hot weather time of the year. Kentuckys spring squirrel hunting season has deep historical roots may 3rd, 2017 0 comment hunting squirrels is a tradition that dates back to early kentucky. The hunter effort index declined as the season progressed, and squirrelhunting trips were rare in. Kentucky s fall squirrel season is the states longest hunting campaign. Lateseason squirrels dont have the advantage of heavy foliage cover, but that doesnt. The land between the lakes trapping season is january february 2, 2020 in kentucky hunt areas 3, 4, 5, and tennessee hunt areas 12 and 14. Jul 31, 2018 kentuckys fall squirrel season is the states longest hunting campaign. Groundhog hunting on national forest lands and department lands is permitted from september 1march 10 and during the spring turkey season.
Opening day is a week from tomorrow, on saturday, august 18. Squirrel hunting 20162017 season want to submit a squirrel hunting story or image. Kentuckys fall squirrel season, a 193day split season that kicks off the calendar of fall hunting, opens this weekend. That brings problems with dehydration and insects as well as finding the bushytails in the thick, dense canopy of leaves. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Kentucky may be called the bluegrass state, but it truly is a sportsmans paradise, providing countless hunting and fishing opportunities throughout its borders. Area closed for four consecutive days starting the first friday in december to all hunting except archery deer hunting, muzzleloader deer hunting when in season and the quota pheasant hunt. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Squirrel season opens saturday in kentucky lexington, ky. New fishing and hunting regulations proposed for 2019 kentucky.
Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Quail, rabbit, and squirrel hunting, research, and management. Received a study pamphlet on kentuckys squirrel population trendsharvest over 10 years, yesterday. Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond. Feb, 2016 kentucky also offers a fourweek spring squirrel season that opens in midmay. Nov 26, 2018 kentucky offers many hunting opportunities, and with the cooler weather comes the desire to get out and pursue game. Check the kentucky hunting and trapping guide or go to. Dnr customer service toll free 1888wdnrinfo 18889367463. General information northern flying squirrel pdf fox squirrel pdf southern flying squirrel pdf controlled hunting preserves. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural.
The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources is publishing two versions of the guide in order to have it available to hunters by august 18, 2018, the opening day of fall squirrel season. Squirrel hunting the kentucky department of fish and wildlife. The georgia department of natural resources recently released season dates for 201819, and we have a summary for you here. The cagetype trap must be labeled with your full name and address, or conservation id number. Nearly all of georgias hunting seasons begin in autumn, with a few kicking off in late summer. Wear realtree camouflage to blend in with surroundings, and also some hunter orange if squirrel hunting with others, or required by law. Kentucky also offers a fourweek spring squirrel season that opens in midmay. Even the once sacrosanct kaibab squirrel is now hunted, and the only totally protected squirrel is the federally endangered.
Aug 19, 2019 nashville, tn tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on saturday, august 25th, 2018 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season says the tennessee wildlife. Kentuckys fall squirrel season is a 196day split season that kicks off the calendar of fall hunting. The 2018 2019 season will stretch for 193 days, running until february. And while deer is probably the most pursued, there are many other species available to h. Apr 23, 2018 well, turkey season concluded statewide yesterday. Kentucky fish and wildlife confirms 2018 deer season information. Only 5 12 weeks til squirrel season kentucky hunting. Contact information for information on hunting season dates and deadlines, contact. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife.
Limits are set for each species hunting or trapping season. Kentucky squirrel report 2018 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources page 6 hunter effort hunting effort was greater towards the beginning of squirrel season. Army corps of engineers managed lands which designate the squirrel youth season in. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. The season opened on may 18 and continues through june 21. Fiftyone percent of the hunts took place in august to october figure 5. These and other opportunities, including regulations, are detailed in. Gray squirrel and quail also may be taken during archery, crossbow and muzzleloading gun seasons using the respective methods of. Aug 17, 2012 the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources says the 193day fall squirrel season begins saturday. Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. I bought the cz455 last winter, so it was first in the rotation. Frankfort, ky thu 30 jul 2018 an initial printing of this years kentucky hunting and trapping guide will arrive at license vendor locations by midaugust but it will not reflect proposed changes to the 2018 deer seasons, zones and requirements.
I took one squirrel about 20 minutes after sunrise. Fall hunting and trapping guide set for publication aug 2018. In louisiana, there are two species of squirrel gray and fox squirrels and two species of rabbit eastern cottontails and swamp rabbits. The first segment of the fall squirrel season opens aug. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. I saw two other squirrels, but i didnt have a good shot. Sixty years later, we have a proliferation of whitetail deer seasons, a dove season and a wild turkey season. Check the species and season listings for information about limits. The arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansass fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use.
Small game hunting and trapping kentucky department of. Regulations for the fall and winter hunting seasons are printed in the kentucky hunting and trapping guide. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Open under statewide regulations for all squirrel, turkey and furbearer seasons. Kentuckys squirrel season is the longest hunting season on the fall calendar. Hunters may be in the field before and after shooting hours. The official website of the kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism. Frankfort kentuckys fall squirrel season is a 196day split season that kicks off the calendar of fall hunting.
The initial version of the guide is available on the departments website. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kentucky hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Twra announces squirrel season opens, tennessees 2018. Twra announces squirrel season opens, tennessees 2018 free. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website. The 20182019 season will stretch for 193 days, running until february 28, interrupted only for a twoday break for the opening weekend of the modern gun deer season. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. The 201718 florida hunting season is dead long live the 201819 florida hunting season. Shows the 2018 to 2019 season was slightly below the normal levels. The 201819 season is 194 days long, and continues thro. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.
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