Hunting Deer, Elk, Moose or Caribou in Other States?
If you plan to hunt outside the state of Kentucky for cervids (white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, caribou or moose) please know
that state law prohibits bringing whole carcasses of a deer, elk, moose and caribou into Kentucky from other states. The brain and spinal column must be removed. Hunters can only bring back the following:
- Deboned meat
- Antlers
- Antlers that are attached to a skull cap having no meat matter or tissue attached.
- A skull having no meat matter or tissue attached.
- Teeth have no meat matter or tissue attached.
- Finished taxidermy products.
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Taxidermists and processors who receive whole carcasses of white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, caribou, or moose from out of state should call 1-800-25-ALERT (1-800-252-5378) to contact their local conservation officer. For further information please review
KAR 2:095 Importation of Cervid Carcasses and Parts.