Kentucky groundhog season 2026-27 Open
Groundhog season in Kentucky is open now, last season 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 | Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
| Hunting | Statewide | Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
Groundhog hunting in Kentucky runs from Mar 1, 2026 (Trapping) to Feb 28, 2027 (Trapping) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Feb 28, 2027.
Statewide seasons: trapping Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027; hunting Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, KDFWR Season Dates viewer (page). Read yesterday.