Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has resources available to help hunters prepare for fall hunting seasons that are set to open in the coming weeks.
KFW says the fall dove hunting season and the early Canada goose season in the western goose zone open on September 1.
For the doves, hunters can begin searching for birds at 11 a.m. on opening day, although KFW says they will likely wait until cooler afternoon hours. Dove hunters typically look for fields with bare ground and food and water sources nearby. The state has more than 50 dove fields that are open for dove hunting.
Canada goose hunting seasons are divided into two zones. Hunting in the western zone, which includes all counties west and south of Hardin, Nelson, and Washington counties, takes place September 1 through 15. Hunting in the eastern zone, which includes Bullitt County and all counties east of Washington County, runs September 16 through 30.
Hunters looking for regulations and recommendations can check out the 2024-2025 Kentucky Hunting Guide for Migratory Birds and Waterfowl, which is available at fw.ky.gov.
