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​Deer hunters have been afield since September with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons, but modern gun deer season, Kentucky’s biggest hunting season, opens Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Lasting for 16 days, the season runs through Sunday, Nov. 23.

Kentucky is home to a bountiful herd of white-tailed deer, offering many hunting opportunities and providing a sustainable source of lean protein for the table. Hunters harvested nearly 150,000 deer last year, with modern gun season accounting for the most deer harvested annually, providing an abundance of free-range and locally sourced wild venison for the table.