Kentucky Deer Population and Management Archive - Kentucky
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2021
Kentucky’s 2020-2021 deer season results in fifth-highest harvest on record February 12, 2021
State wildlife commission concerned about turkey, deer populations June 8, 2021 Kentucky
2020
2020-21 Kentucky Deer Season set to open on rescheduled Derby Day August 28, 2020
Elk return to Kentucky, bringing economic life July 3, 2020 The Baltimore Sun
Once nonexistent, elk are making a major comeback in Kentucky January 16, 2020 Kentucky
The environmental history of Newport, a former woodland with rich forest heritage July 20, 2020 Kentucky
2019
Hunters hit deer harvest records; Chronic Wasting Disease now in six states January 3, 2019 Kentucky
Kentucky is home to a rich diversity of native and non-native fish and wildlife October 18, 2018
News and observations as Kentucky’s white-tailed deer season set to begin September 6, 2019
Observations on Kentucky's white-tailed deer season September 28, 2019
Preview of Kentucky's fall hunting seasons August 14, 2019
.2018
Kentucky 2017-18 Deer Harvest
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: 2018 Deer Season Update October 19, 2018 WMKY
Kentucky deer season to open Nov. 10 November 5, 2018
Survival and Cause-Specific Mortality of a Southeastern Kentucky Deer Population February 2018
With elk restoration in Kentucky completed, harvest management begins April 27, 2018
2017
2015 Deer Quota Hunt Results
2017-18 deer harvest update; 38 eastern counties impacted by EHD outbreak December 15, 2017 Kentucky,
Changing deer patterns can result in the ritual 'October Lull' for hunters October 13, 2017 Kentucky,
Cooler temperatures make outlook for new deer season promising September 1, 2017 Kentucky,
Deer season arrives September 3, 2017 Kentucky,
Kentucky's elk program a tourism victory, too February 11, 2017
State's 225th anniversary recalls Kentucky's early bountiful resources June 14, 2017
2016
Big hunting weekend approaches October 30, 2016 Kentucky,
Fish and Wildlife Department says west Kentucky WMA deer hunt spots reduced because of flooding January 15, 2016 Kentucky,
How to keep deer out of the vegetable patch April 10, 2016 Kentucky
Kentucky has record deer harvest January 30, 2016
Kentucky's 2016-17 Deer Season Preview August 14, 2016
The white-tailed deer in Kentucky and the return of a native species January 20, 2016
White oaks most important tree for wildlife in Kentucky's forests March 2, 2016
White-tailed deer population flourishes today as a relic of Kentucky's pioneer past January 27, 2016
2015
2015 Kentucky zone changes November 7, 2015 Kentucky
2015 Trophy Deer Forecast: Kentucky October 21, 2015
Answers to common questions about Kentucky's modern gun deer season November 5, 2015
Antler shed season in full swing February 7, 2015 Kentucky
Close personal deer encounter sure to get your heart pumping September 16, 2015 Kentucky,
Deer season in Kentucky is off to a hot start October 22, 2015
Deer season off to hot start October 27, 2015 Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky park to become wildlife tourism attraction May 22, 2015
Elk Hunt deadline Thursday April 28, 2015 Kentucky
Fish and Wildlife auction set for Monday, Deer Outlook October 24, 2015
Flooding Causing Deer to Cross Hwy 41 in Henderson March 10, 2015 Kentucky
Hunters post Kentucky's second-highest deer harvest on record January 31, 2015
Increasing numbers in deer herd seen as ‘new norm’ September 5, 2015 Kentucky
Kentucky Deer Forecast for 2015 September 1, 2015
Kentucky has second highest deer harvest February 7, 2015 Kentucky
Kentucky’s deer hunters continue setting records December 28, 2015
Officials expect quality November deer hunt November 7, 2015 Kentucky,
Over 100 Kentucky Elk Heading to Wisconsin January 12, 2015
Owen County’s the shining jewel in Golden Triangle deer harvest October 7, 2015 Kentucky
Record deer harvest in state this year December 23, 2015 Kentucky,
Scattered EHD Outbreaks Reported in 2015 September 21, 2015 Kentucky,
State offers special opportunities to introduce youth to hunting September 26, 2015 Kentucky,
State officials looking for record deer harvest for modern gun season November 10, 2015 Kentucky,
With herd numbers up, prospects for fall deer season excellent August 26, 2015 Kentucky,
2014
2014 may be record deer year in Kentucky December 31, 2013
Deer Damage to Crops has Kentucky Farm Bureau Looking for Legislative Help January 23, 2014
First 10 days of deer season show promise of another banner year September 17, 2014
First puma found in Kentucky since Civil War December 16, 2014
Five questions with Deer Program Coordinator November 6, 2014 Kentucky
Fort Mitchell considers allowing archers to hunt deer January 16, 2014 Kentucky
Hunters post another record deer harvest in Kentucky January 24, 2014
Hunters set new deer harvest record January 28, 2014 Kentucky
Hunters’ hopes are high for deer season October 26, 2014 Kentucky
Kentucky deer harvest totals 144,404 January 25, 2014
Kentucky Deer Herd Status October 29, 2014
Kentucky Hunting Season 2014-2015 -Turkey and Deer September 1, 2014
Kentucky's gun deer season opens Saturday November 2, 2014
Ky Fish and Wildlife News: Hunters can look ahead to 2015 December 24, 2014 Kentucky
Legislation Intends to Help Landowners Control Crop-Eating Wildlife March 6, 2014 Kentucky
Prediction February 14, 2014 Kentucky
Record deer harvest among state’s fish, wildlife highlights for 2013 January 3, 2014 Kentucky
Record deer harvest February 12, 2014 Kentucky
Record Kentucky deer season ending Monday January 18, 2014
Spreading the word about herds, Quality Deer Management in Daviess County March 10, 2014 Kentucky
Start habitat work now so you’re finished when warmth returns January 8, 2014 Kentucky
What are the Threats to Deer Hunting's Future? January 15, 2014
2013
2013 Kentucky Deer Hunt By The Numbers November 25, 2013
Archery hunting for deer begins Sept. 7 September 2, 2013 Kentucky
Commission proposes 2014-2015 deer season dates, modifications for deer hunting on select WMAs December 10, 2013 Kentucky
Cost to fish, hunt in Kentucky may increase September 5, 2013
Deer herd in great shape for Kentucky November hunt November 2, 2013
Deer hunt to be auctioned off at Kentucky's Shaker Village preserve September 14, 2013
Deer hunting has changed November 11, 2013 Kentucky
Deer survival tactics unwrapped December 6, 2013 Kentucky
Elk Numbers, Deer notebook November 2, 2013 Kentucky
Fallow deer a rare sight but a memorable one November 16, 2013 Kentucky
Fog, color, cool mean Kentucky deer hunting coming soon October 16, 2013
G&F Forecast: Best Counties For Kentucky Deer Hunting in 2013 October, 2013
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Now's the time to think about fall plantings to benefit wildlife July 19, 2013
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: The 2013-14 elk season opens with archery hunting for bulls September 20, 2013
Kentucky Deer Hunters set Opening Weekend Record November 14, 2013
Kentucky Deer Season 2013: Hunting Forecast October 4, 2013
Kentucky Farm Bureau takes aim at state's deer population December 11, 2013
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission recommends limited license and permit increases August 20, 2013 Kentucky
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife seeks to grow ranks of hunters, anglers December 27, 2013
Modern gun deer season is winding down November 25, 2013 Kentucky
New Harvest Potential For Overall Deer Harvest November 26, 2013 Kentucky
No doe season in September, Kentucky Hunting September 9, 2013
Record deer harvest among Kentucky Fish and Wildlife highlights for 2013 December 26, 2013 Kentucky
Record harvest for 2012-13 deer season in Kentucky January 25, 2013
Six deer found dead in Campbell County creek November 26, 2013 Kentucky
Why Zone 4 is Favored by Elk but not Deer November 5, 2013 Kentucky
2012
A liberal kills a deer [funding for wildlife conservation] March 30, 2012 Kentucky
Amendment protects hunting October 28, 2012 Kentucky
BGAD conducts prescribed burns [deer habitat] March 13, 2012 Kentuck
Big Rivers wildlife area dedicated in Union County May 30, 2012 Kentucky
Computer models help manage deer populations appropriately May 6, 2012 Kentuck
Deer Hunters Killed Each Year, Understanding motives of deer hunting and how to be safe November 6, 2012 Kentucky
Elk tours offer close-up view of Kentucky's re-established herds October 17, 2012
Hunters bagged a record number of deer during modern gun season November 29, 2012 Kentucky
Hunting amendment wins in Kentucky November 6, 2012
Importance of Habitat to Wildlife is Fundamental April 20, 2012 Kentucky
Kentucky Deer Status November 3, 2012
Kentucky has successful deer harvest January 28, 2012
Kentucky, Indiana take two approaches to deer hunters' bait debate November 10, 2012 Kentucky
Population Models help Biologists Manage Deer Herds May 3, 2012 Kentuck
2011
DNA used in Deer Poaching Cases November 25, 2011 Kentucky