Kentucky coyote season 2026-27 Open
Coyote season in Kentucky is open now, closes Feb 28, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 16, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 2 days |
| Night Hunting - No Lights Allowed | Statewide | Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
| Night Hunting with Lights | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 17 days |
Coyote hunting in Kentucky runs from Mar 1, 2026 (Night Hunting - No Lights Allowed) to Mar 31, 2027 (Trapping) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Feb 28, 2027.
Statewide seasons: trapping Nov 16, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027; night hunting - no lights allowed Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, KDFWR Season Dates viewer (page). Read yesterday.