Hunting Bag Limits
What Are the Bag Limits for Hunting in Kentucky?
Planning to hunt ducks, bears, coyotes, or deer this season? To stay within Kentucky hunting regulations, it’s essential to follow the bag limits set for each species.
Bag limits help conserve wildlife and ensure hunting remains sustainable for future seasons. Be sure to check the latest rules from the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) before heading out.
| Species | Limits |
|---|---|
| Deer | No more than 1 deer with visible antlers |
| Turkey | 1 male or bearded per day (2 for the spring season), 2 per season (fall, no more than one per day) |
| Bear | 1 per person per year |
| Elk | 1 per hunter per season |
| Dove | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Canada Goose, Cackling, White-fronted, Brant | 5 per day combined (15 in possession) |
| Snow Goose | 20 per day (60 in possession) |
| Duck | 6 per day (18 in possession) |
| Coyote | No limit |
| Grouse | 4 per day (8 in possession) |
| Squirrel | 6 per day (12 in possession) |
| Quail | 8 per day (16 in possession) |
| Dove | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Rail | 25 per day single or combined (75 in possession) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Snipe | 8 per day (24 in possession) |
| Gallinule | 3 per day single or combined (9 in possession) |
| Sandhill Crane | 1 or 2 per day (3 in possession) |
| Teal | 6 per day (3x daily in possession) |
| Coot | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Merganser | 5 per day (3x daily in possession) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Rabbit | 4 per day (8 in possession) |
