Kentucky Bird Hunting

Seasons Span October 26 – February 28, 2025

Resident License Fees:

$27
1-Day $7

Non-Resident License Fees:

$150
1-Day $25
7-Day $65

State Drought Monitor – Upland hunting conditions are often highly dependent upon moisture for both habitat production and bird survival.

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*prior to hunting, always verify all local rules and regulations with the appropriate state agencies because these laws are continually changing and are often area specific



Ruffed Grouse

Kentucky Ruffed Grouse Season

Select Areas: November 1 – November 8, 2024 and November 11 – February 28, 2025

*Grouse Zone only

Limits: 4 per day, 8 possession

Bobwhite Quail

Kentucky Bobwhite Quail Season

Eastern Zone: November 1 – November 8, 2024 and November 11 – January 31, 2025

Western Zone: November 11 – February 10, 2025

Limits: 8 per day, 16 possession

Woodcock

Kentucky Woodcock Season

October 26 – November 8, 2024 and November 11 – December 11, 2024

Limits: 3 per day, 9 possession

Charlie the Shorthair

Lost……again

“I am lost” “Going to shoot. Let me know if you can hear it.” “Hear it?” “I was 50 yards from the truck.” It’s…

Final West Virginia Hunt

End of Season Omens

Rio the setter suddenly hits the brakes, sliding to a stop on a steep grade beside an old logging road being reclaimed by the…

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