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
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌒
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 9%
7:15 am
5:28 pm
46°F
9 mph
Weather as of 7:50 AM ET
Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening.
Kentucky • Fayette County
Lexington Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
UNK
Season DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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.
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First Look
Lexington Hunting Weather Now
46F
Cloudy
Feels like 42°F
as of 7:50 AM ET
Wind
9 mph WNW
Humidity
87%
Pressure
1008 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
46°F
Optimal
Wind Speed
9 mph
Moderate
Barometric
1008 hPa
Normal
Moon Phase
🌒
Good
Extended Outlook
Lexington Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Chance Rain Showers
53° / 36°
14 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
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Coverage
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Kentucky
Official
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Outfitters and Gear
Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Lexington hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
Gear Reviews — Tested for Bluegrass, KY Hunting
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Decoy
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Optic / Scope
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Laser Rangefinder
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GPS / Navigation
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Laser Rangefinder
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Trail Camera
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KY Hunting Season Calendar
UKN
Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone
Verified dates must be loaded via the
here_hunting_seasons WP option, sourced from KDFWR. Until then, see fw.ky.gov for current Kentucky regulations.
Dates reflect 2026 Kentucky hunting regulations for Kentucky. Always verify with the current KDFWR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change.
Questions and Answers
Lexington Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Lexington area, answered.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sunday hunting rules in Kentucky vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with KDFWR and Fayette County before hunting on Sunday.
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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.
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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.