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Kentucky 2020 Fall Shotgun Turkey Season Opens Oct 24
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 10/09/20
News # 13971
The Kentucky 2020 Fall turkey hunting season is underway with Archery through Jan 18, 2021. Crossbow is open through Oct 18 and reopens again Nov. 14 - Dec. 31, 2020. Shotgun season opens Oct. 24-30 and reopens Dec. 5-11, 2020.
LEGAL FALL TURKEY HUNTING EQUIPMENT
- Breech-loading or muzzleloading shotguns no larger than 10 gauge and no smaller than .410.
- Breech-loading shotguns must be plugged to hold a maximum of three shells (two in magazine and one in chamber)
- Lead or non-toxic shot no larger than No. 4 • Longbows, recurve bows and compound bows of any draw weight (no minimum).
- Crossbows of any draw weight (no minimum) with a working safety device.
- Non-barbed broadheads with a minimum cutting diameter of 7/8-inch, whether expandable or non-expandable.
HARVEST RECORDING and TAGGING REQUIREMENTS
All turkeys must be telechecked . Hunters must call 1-800-245-4263 or complete the online check-in process through My Profile.
The process and requirements for recording, checking and tagging harvested turkeys are the same as for deer and elk.
HUNTING TURKEYS OVER BAIT IS ILLEGAL
It is illegal to hunt turkeys over bait – an area where feed, grains or other substances capable of luring wild turkeys have been placed. An area is considered baited until 30 days after the bait has been removed. An area where grain, feed or other substances exists as the result of a bona fide agricultural practice or manipulation of a crop (food plot) for wildlife management purposes is legal for turkey hunting.
For more information on hunting turkey in KY see; 2020-21 KENTUCKY HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE
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Publishers Notes: OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.
As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
