--- title: "Lexington Hunting" url: https://www.herelexingtonky.com/hunting-lexington-ky/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-04:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Lexington" attribution: "HERE Lexington" --- # Lexington Hunting *Source: [HERE Lexington](https://www.herelexingtonky.com/hunting-lexington-ky/) — July 26, 2026 by * HERE Lexington # Lexington KY Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Fayette County and Kentucky. Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK Kentucky **0** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌒 Waxing Crescent Illumination: 9% Sunrise 7:15 am Sunset 5:28 pm Temp 47°F Wind 11 mph Weather as of 8:42 AM ET Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 80 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Kentucky • Fayette County ## Lexington Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with KDFWR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with KDFWR. No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load KDFWR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from KDFWR. Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with KDFWR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with KDFWR. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load KDFWR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from KDFWR. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with KDFWR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with KDFWR. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load KDFWR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from KDFWR. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with KDFWR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with KDFWR. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load KDFWR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from KDFWR. Season dates shown are for Kentucky private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with KDFWR before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Lexington Hunting Weather Now 47F Cloudy Feels like 42°F as of 8:42 AM ET Wind 11 mph W Humidity 83% Pressure 1013 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location Lexington, KY Field Scout Tips - Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener. - Mild temps — perfect for cutting shooting lanes and pulling cards without spooking game. - Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return. Solunar Index ## Lexington Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 47°F Optimal Wind Speed 11 mph Moderate Barometric 1013 hPa Normal Moon Phase 🌒 Good PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Lexington Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 52° / 36° 13 mph wind FAIR FRI Chance Rain Showers 45° / 28° 9 mph wind FAIR SAT Mostly Sunny 46° / 27° 7 mph wind GOOD SUN Sunny 49° / 28° 3 mph wind GOOD MON Mostly Sunny 49° / 27° 3 mph wind GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## Lexington Kentucky Wildlife Management Areas Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Lexington-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. 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Location Hunted * Select a location... Private Land — Fayette County Other Your First Name * How Was the Hunt? * (280 characters max) Species Targeted Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Dove Feral Hog Black Bear Duck / Waterfowl Squirrel Rabbit Other Best Spot / Stand Location Gear That Made the Difference Submit Review Community Here *We...* Bag Them *Big...* Trophy harvests, personal bests, and record-book moments from Lexington hunters. Your First Name * Location Species Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Black Bear Feral Hog Other Weight / Rack Size / Score Tell Us the Story * (200 chars max) Photo or Video (optional, max 8MB) Submit Trophy Don't Drink by the *Swig...* Your favorite post-hunt watering hole. Where do you go when the hunt is done? Your First Name * Bar / Restaurant Name * Go-To Drink Why This Spot? * (200 chars max) Photo of the Bar or Drink (optional, max 8MB) Submit Pick Coverage ## Lexington Hunting News Presented by [KDFWR Wildlife](https://fw.ky.gov/) Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting) Local — Lexington and Bluegrass KentuckyOfficialLexington huntingNo new Lexington-area hunting stories this week. Check current Kentucky hunting rules from the state wildlife agency, and watch this page for the next local report. 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Questions and Answers ## Lexington Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Lexington area, answered. - When does deer season open in Lexington Kentucky? Deer season dates in Kentucky vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Fayette County have not been confirmed against current KDFWR regulations for this guide — see https://fw.ky.gov/ for the current Kentucky Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Lexington Kentucky? Public hunting near Lexington is listed in the WMA directory above. KDFWR manages all WMAs in Kentucky; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in Kentucky? Yes. All hunters in Kentucky need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through KDFWR at https://fw.ky.gov/ or at authorized license agents throughout Fayette County. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Kentucky? Sunday hunting rules in Kentucky vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with KDFWR and Fayette County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Kentucky? Deer bag limits in Kentucky vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Fayette County have not been confirmed against current KDFWR regulations for this guide — see https://fw.ky.gov/ for the current Kentucky Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Lexington area? Bear hunting in Kentucky is regulated by KDFWR. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current KDFWR hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Fayette County. ITS ALL HERE! 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