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Coyote Hunting Laws in Kentucky (verify before you hunt)
Kentucky’s rules can change year to year. This page gives you the fastest path to the official rulebook, plus a short checklist of what to confirm for your exact season, land type, and method.
Regulations change. This page is a guide only — not legal advice. Confirm current rules with Kentucky’s governing agency before hunting.
Governing body (Kentucky): Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR).
Kentucky rules checklist (what to verify)
| Rule area | What to confirm | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Season / limits | Open season status, any limits, and any county/WMA exceptions | KY hunting & trapping guide |
| License | Resident/nonresident license requirements for coyotes | KY licensing pages |
| Night / lights | Night hunting, artificial light, and spotlighting rules | Guide + regs |
| Calls / optics | Electronic callers and night optics rules (if addressed) | Guide + regs |
| Public land | WMA rules can be stricter than private land | Area rules |
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If your area allows lights for predator hunting, start here:
Official resources (Kentucky)
- Kentucky Fish & Wildlife: https://fw.ky.gov/
- Hunting & Trapping Guide (PDF): https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Documents/huntingguideentire.pdf