Hunting Seasons & Regulations
The Frenzy Outdoors hunt windows you can book, plus the official Kentucky and Ohio state season dates.
Frenzy Hunt Windows
2026 Frenzy Hunt Windows
Kentucky Opening Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 14 to 29, 2026
Kentucky · Deer
Kentucky Early November Deer Hunt: Nov. 1 to 14
Kentucky · Deer
Kentucky Spring Turkey Hunt: April to early May
Kentucky · Turkey
Kentucky Youth Turkey Hunt: April 3 to 6
Kentucky · Turkey
Kentucky Archery Hunts: Sept. 10 to Oct. 14
Kentucky · Deer
Kentucky Youth Deer Hunt, Weekend: Oct. 10 to 18
Kentucky · Deer
Kentucky Youth Deer Hunt, 4 Day Package: Oct. 10 to 18
Kentucky · Deer
Kentucky Early Muzzleloader Hunt: Oct. 17 to 18
Kentucky · Deer
Kentucky Late Bow Hunt: Dec. 1 to end of season
Kentucky · Deer
Kentucky Late Muzzleloader Hunt: Dec. 12 to Dec. 20
Kentucky · Deer
Ohio Spring Turkey Hunt: Spring turkey season
Ohio · Turkey
Ohio Youth Turkey Hunt: Spring season
Ohio · Turkey
Ohio Opening Week Bow Hunt: Sept. 27 to Oct. 17
Ohio · Deer
Ohio Early Bow / Pre-Rut Hunt: Oct. 15 to Oct. 25
Ohio · Deer
Ohio Rut Bow Hunt: Oct. 25 to Nov. 30
Ohio · Deer
Ohio Late Bow Hunt: Nov. 30 to end of season
Ohio · Deer
Ohio Bow / Gun Combo Hunt: Dates to be confirmed
Ohio · Deer
Ohio Gun Season Deer Hunt: Dates to be confirmed
Ohio · Deer
Ohio Late Muzzleloader Hunt: Dates to be confirmed
Ohio · Deer
Ohio Youth Deer Hunt: Dates to be confirmed
Ohio · Deer
State Season Dates
Deer season 2026-2027
Kentucky Deer: Archery: Typically starts early September 2026
Kentucky Deer: Crossbow: Starts mid-September 2026, slightly after archery
Kentucky Deer: Youth-only firearms: Usually second weekend of October 2026
Kentucky Deer: Early muzzleloader: October 17-18, 2026
Kentucky Deer: Modern firearms: Usually begins second Saturday in November 2026
Kentucky Deer: Late muzzleloader: December 12-20, 2026
Kentucky Deer: Free youth weekend: Usually the weekend between Christmas and New Year's 2026
Ohio Deer: Archery: Late September 2026 - early February 2027
Ohio Deer: Gun season: Late November - mid December 2026
Ohio Deer: Muzzleloader: Early January 2027
Turkey bag limits: Spring, 2 bearded turkeys (only 1 per day). Fall, 4 turkeys of either sex (only 1 per day). Exact dates are released closer to each season, so always check the official wildlife department for the latest regulations.