Posted April 27, 2016 1:35 pm by Comments

By Ammoland

Kentucky's new #1 bull elk. Photo courtesy of David Giles
Kentucky’s new #1 bull elk. Photo courtesy of David Giles
Kentucky Department Fish & Wildlife
Kentucky Department Fish & Wildlife

Frankfort, KY – -(Ammoland.com)- Apply for your dream hunt now. In just a few days, 910 applicants will be randomly drawn to hunt elk this fall in Kentucky, which features the largest herd and hunt east of the Rocky Mountains. Hunters must apply at fw.ky.gov by April 30th (midnight Eastern time) to enter the drawing for 2016 Kentucky elk hunt. Entries are only $10 each.

During the 2015 elk season, three new top-ten bulls were harvested in Kentucky. One was a new state record bull measuring 377-5/8” that was harvested with a rifle with aid of a local guide service. The new #2 bull scored 373-4/8” and was taken by an unguided 14-year-old archery hunter accompanied by his father.

Kentucky offers a variety of elk hunting opportunities, with seasons spanning September through December. Applicants may apply for any (or all) of the 4 permit types: firearm bull, archery bull, firearm cow, and archery cow. Crossbows may be used with archery permits during designated timeframes. Youths ages 15 and under may also apply for 10 special youth-only …Read the Rest

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