Night Hunting with Lights
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Year Round Coyotes may be hunted year-round, day or night, with no bag limit. Hunters may only use artificial light or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night from Dec. 1 – May 31. Artificial light or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night cannot be connected to or cast from a mechanized vehicle. Coyote hunters with valid Mobility-Impaired Access Permits or Hunting Methods Exemption Vehicle Permits may use a stationary vehicle as a hunting platform, and may use lights or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night so long as the means used are not connected to the vehicle.
On public land after daylight hours, a person shall not use any equipment other than a bow, crossbow, or shotgun loaded with a multipleprojectile shell. On private land after daylight hours, coyote hunters may not use any equipment other than a bow, crossbow, or shotgun loaded with a multiple-projectile shell, except that from Dec. 1 – March 31 hunters may also use a rifle of 6.5mm (.264 caliber) or smaller bullet diameter; a muzzleloader of .54 caliber or less; or a shotgun shell with a single-projectile. Night hunting shall not be allowed in a county or area where a deer or elk firearm or muzzleloader season is open.
Night hunting for coyotes is prohibited on Kentucky lands managed by Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge and Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, including Beaver Creek, Cane Creek, Mill Creek, Pioneer Weapons and Redbird wildlife management areas (WMAs).
Hand or mouth-operated calls and electronic calls that imitate wounded prey or coyote calls are legal. It is legal to hunt coyotes over animal carcasses. Animal carcasses are considered bait. A hunter shall not place or distribute bait or otherwise participate in baiting wildlife on all WMAs, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, Jefferson National Forest, Land Between The Lakes and state parks open to hunting.
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Location: Statewide Season Dates: Dec 1 2022 - May 31 2023 Coyotes may be hunted year-round, day or night, with no bag limit. Hunters may only use artificial light or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night from Dec. 1 – May 31. Artificial light or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night cannot be connected to or cast from a mechanized vehicle. Coyote hunters with valid Mobility-Impaired Access Permits or Hunting Methods Exemption Vehicle Permits may use a stationary vehicle as a hunting platform, and may use lights or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night so long as the means used are not connected to the vehicle.
On public land after daylight hours, a person shall not use any equipment other than a bow, crossbow, or shotgun loaded with a multipleprojectile shell. On private land after daylight hours, coyote hunters may not use any equipment other than a bow, crossbow, or shotgun loaded with a multiple-projectile shell, except that from Dec. 1 – March 31 hunters may also use a rifle of 6.5mm (.264 caliber) or smaller bullet diameter; a muzzleloader of .54 caliber or less; or a shotgun shell with a single-projectile. Night hunting shall not be allowed in a county or area where a deer or elk firearm or muzzleloader season is open.
Night hunting for coyotes is prohibited on Kentucky lands managed by Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge and Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, including Beaver Creek, Cane Creek, Mill Creek, Pioneer Weapons and Redbird wildlife management areas (WMAs).
Hand or mouth-operated calls and electronic calls that imitate wounded prey or coyote calls are legal. It is legal to hunt coyotes over animal carcasses. Animal carcasses are considered bait. A hunter shall not place or distribute bait or otherwise participate in baiting wildlife on all WMAs, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, Jefferson National Forest, Land Between The Lakes and state parks open to hunting.
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*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Year Round either sex ***Changes Pending; check hunting guide for current information*** Coyotes may be hunted year-round, day or night, with no bag limit. Hunters may only use artificial light or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night from Dec. 1 – May 31. Artificial light or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night cannot be connected to or cast from a mechanized vehicle. Coyote hunters with valid Mobility-Impaired Access Permits or Hunting Methods Exemption Vehicle Permits may use a stationary vehicle as a hunting platform and may use lights or other means designed to make wildlife visible at night so long as the means used are not connected to the vehicle. On public land after daylight hours, a person shall not use any equipment other than a bow, crossbow, or shotgun loaded with a multipleprojectile shell. On private land after daylight hours, coyote hunters may not use any equipment other than a bow, crossbow, or shotgun loaded with a multiple-projectile shell, except that from Dec. 1 – March 31 hunters may also use a rifle of 6.5mm (.264 caliber) or smaller bullet diameter; a muzzleloader of .54 caliber or less; or a shotgun shell with a single-projectile. Night hunting shall not be allowed in a county or area where a deer or elk firearm or muzzleloader season is open. Night hunting for coyotes is prohibited on Kentucky lands managed by Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge and Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, including Beaver Creek, Cane Creek, Mill Creek, Pioneer Weapons and Redbird wildlife management areas (WMAs). Hand or mouth-operated calls and electronic calls that imitate wounded prey or coyote calls are legal. It is legal to hunt coyotes over animal carcasses. Animal carcasses are considered bait. A hunter shall not place or distribute bait or otherwise participate in baiting wildlife on all WMAs, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, Jefferson National Forest, Land Between The Lakes and state parks open to hunting. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise on Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2024. |
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License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Jan 4 2023 - Feb 28 2023 either sex |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Sep 1 2023 - Nov 7 2023 either sex |
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Feb 1 2023 - Feb 15 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Mar 1 2023 - Mar 30 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Sep 1 2023 - Mar 30 2024 |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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You must fill out your HIP survey before you go hunting. Go to "My Profile" to access this survey.
License and permit needed:
Younger than 12
- License and permit exempt
Youth 12-15
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual* hunting license
- Kentucky Migratory Bird/Waterfowl Permit**
- Federal Duck Stamp
*Included in the Youth Sportsman License / **Included in Resident Sportsman's License
Ages 65 and older OR Disabled
- Senior/Disabled License
- Federal Duck Stamp
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 24 2022 - Feb 15 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Sep 16 2023 - Sep 30 2023 either sex Check Hunting Guide for potential changes |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 23 2023 - Feb 15 2024 either sex |
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You must fill out your HIP survey before you go hunting. Go to "My Profile" to access this survey.
License and permit needed:
Younger than 12
- License and permit exempt
Youth 12-15
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual* hunting license
- Kentucky Migratory Bird/Waterfowl Permit**
- Federal Duck Stamp
*Included in the Youth Sportsman License / **Included in Resident Sportsman's License
Ages 65 and older OR Disabled
- Senior/Disabled License
- Federal Duck Stamp
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 24 2022 - Feb 15 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 23 2023 - Feb 15 2024 either sex |
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License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Mar 1 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Year Round either sex |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex |
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In Grouse Zone ONLY. Grouse hunting is also allowed on Pennyrile State Forest, Tradewater WMA and Ft. Knox during the month of December, except during quota deer hunts.
License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 1 2023 - Nov 10 2023 either sex |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Oct 1 2022 - Feb 28 2023 Hunting not allowed during daylight hours during modern gun deer season. |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Oct 1 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex Hunting is not allowed during daylight hours during modern gun deer season. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise on Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
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Hunting
Location: Western Zone Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 10 2023 |
Location: Eastern Zone Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Jan 31 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Eastern Zone Season Dates: Nov 1 2023 - Nov 10 2023 either sex |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Eastern Zone Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Jan 31 2024 either sex |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Western Zone Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex |
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Rabbit trapping is permitted only when rabbit hunting season is open in each zone. Quail may not be trapped.
Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Western Zone Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 10 2023 |
Location: Eastern Zone Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Jan 31 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Eastern Zone Season Dates: Nov 1 2023 - Nov 10 2023 either sex |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Eastern Zone Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Jan 31 2024 either sex |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Western Zone Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 10 2024 either sex |
Trapping
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Eastern and Western Zone Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Oct 1 2022 - Feb 28 2023 Hunting not allowed during day light hours during modern gun deer season |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Oct 1 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex Hunting is not allowed during daylight hours during modern gun deer season. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise on Nov. 14, 2022 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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Bag Limit is 10; only 6 of which can be taken from Otter Zone 2.
Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 16 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise on Nov. 16, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 16 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise on Nov. 16, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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Gigging and Snagging
*** Proposed Season Date Currently in Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Feb 1 2023 - May 10 2023 Some exceptions apply. Please check the current Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide for more information. |
Tickling and Noodling
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Jun 1 2023 - Aug 31 2023 Some exceptions apply. Please check the current Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide for more information. |
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License and Permit needed:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual* hunting license
*Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Aug 19 2023 - Nov 10 2023 either sex |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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General
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Sep 1 2022 - Mar 30 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Sep 1 2023 - Mar 30 2024 |
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Catch and Release
Location: Trout Stream except Swift Camp Creek Season Dates: Oct 1 2022 - Mar 31 2023 |
Location: Swift Camp Creek Season Dates: Oct 1 2022 - May 31 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Trout Stream except Swift Camp Creek Season Dates: Oct 1 2023 - Mar 31 2024 |
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Hunting License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Trapping License needed:
Younger than 12:
Youth 12-15:
Ages 16 and older:
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Hunting
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
Trapping
Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 14 2022 - Feb 28 2023 |
*** Proposed Season Date Upcoming Season Location: Statewide Season Dates: Nov 13 2023 - Feb 29 2024 either sex One-half hour before sunrise Nov. 13, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024. |
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