Kentucky Elk Hunt Seasons

 
Archery: 

 

 Note:  Crossbow seasons closed during all elk firearms seasons

 

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Youth-Only Quota (either sex) 

• May hunt any of the listed seasons above

Note:  Hunters must follow deer season regulations and use only the legal elk hunting equipment  to take elk from any county not included in the 16-county elk zone (out-of-zone), and must have an Out-of-Zone Elk Permit.For complete rules and regulations, visit the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources.