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Archery Deer Season Begins at Land Between the Lakes

September 27, 2018 | Land Between The Lakes Press Release

Archery deer hunting season is now open at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.

Deer hunting information for the 2018-2019 season and specific regulations can be found at visitor facilities and online at www.landbetweenthelakes.us/seendo/outdoor-rec/hunting/. Hunters should also reference appropriate state regulations.

Kentucky

> Archery
>> Sep 22-Oct 25
>> Oct 29- Nov 15
>> Nov 19-Jan 6

> Crossbow
>> Oct 1-21
>> Nov 10-15
>> Nov 19-Dec 31

Tennessee

> Archery and Crossbow
>> Sep 22-Oct 18
>> Oct 22-Nov 7
>> Nov 11-22
>> Nov 26-Jan 6

Hunters must possess a valid State Hunting License/Deer Permit, and a Hunter Safety Card according to Kentucky or Tennessee state regulations. Hunters 16 and older also need a Land Between the Lakes Hunter Use Permit, available online www.landbetweenthelakes.us/reservations, at Land Between the Lakes visitor centers or where Tennessee and Kentucky licenses are sold.

Archers may harvest one deer, either-sex, on the Kentucky portion of Land Between the Lakes. On the Tennessee portion, archers may harvest two deer, only one of which may be antlered. Land Between the Lakes has a one-buck bag limit, per hunter, per year, by any method. All deer count towards statewide deer bag limits.

"Deer hunting provides a unique recreational opportunity within the region and helps maintain a healthy deer population". says Sarah Moy, wildlife technician at Land Between the Lakes.

Licensed archers with required state licenses or permits may harvest one turkey (either sex), squirrels, woodchucks, coyotes, and armadillos.

Please report feral hog sightings to 270-924-2065 or at the visitor centers. It is illegal to hunt feral hogs at Land Between the Lakes.

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