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Turkey Hunting in Kentucky
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⚠️Regulation data is sourced from official state agency records and may not reflect recent changes. Always confirm current rules with your state wildlife agency before hunting. · Last verified June 2026
Turkey Hunting Regulations — Kentucky
📅 Hunting Seasons
| Season | Weapon | Dates | Bag limit | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey - Archery | Archery | Sep 5 – Jan 18 | — | GeneralAll hunters |
| Fall Turkey - Crossbow | Crossbow | Oct 1 – Oct 18 | — | GeneralAll hunters |
| Fall Turkey - Shotgun | Shotgun | Oct 24 – Oct 30 | — | GeneralAll hunters |
| Fall Turkey - Crossbow | Crossbow | Nov 14 – Dec 31 | — | GeneralAll hunters |
| Fall Turkey - Shotgun | Shotgun | Dec 5 – Dec 11 | — | GeneralAll hunters |
🪪 Licenses & Tags
| License / Tag | Required | Cost | Draw? | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunting License | Yes | $169.12 | — | Non-resident |
| Fall Turkey Permit | Yes | $116.27 | — | Non-resident |
| Spring Turkey Permit | Yes | $116.27 | — | Non-resident |
| Youth Annual Hunting License | Yes | $10.57 | — | Non-resident |
| Youth Turkey Permit | Yes | $15.86 | — | Non-resident |
| Annual Hunting License | Yes | $28.54 | — | Resident |
| Fall Turkey Permit | Yes | $31.71 | — | Resident |
| Senior/Disabled Sportsman's License | Yes | $12.68 | — | Resident |
| Spring Turkey Permit | Yes | $31.71 | — | Resident |
| Youth Annual Hunting License | Yes | $6.34 | — | Resident |
| Youth Turkey Permit | Yes | $10.57 | — | Resident |
🎯 Weapon & Equipment Rules
- Handgun — Handguns are prohibited.
- Rifle — Rifles are prohibited.
- Shotgun — 10-gauge or smaller, using shot size No. 4 or smaller.Shotgun slugs are prohibited for turkey hunting.
Did you know?
Big Game Harvest Reporting: All harvested deer, elk, and bear must be reported via the Telecheck system.