Kentucky raccoon season 2026-27 Open
Raccoon 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 Feb 28, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 2 days |
| Hunting | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
Raccoon hunting in Kentucky runs from Oct 1, 2026 (Hunting) to Feb 28, 2027 (Trapping) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Feb 28, 2027.
Statewide seasons: trapping Nov 16, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027; hunting Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, KDFWR Season Dates viewer (page). Read yesterday.