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Nearly 400 deer harvested in Russell County

Nearly 400 deer were harvested in Russell County during the 2023 license year, according to data from the Kentucky Department for Fish and Wildlife. According to the data, 385 deer were harvested in Russell County […]

14 collisions involving deer in Russell County last year

Last year, there were 14 auto collisions involving a driver hitting a deer in Russell County. October through December is the peak season for collisions involving deer, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, with the […]

Final free deer hunt weekend for youth is upon us

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says this weekend, Saturday, December 31st, and Sunday, January 1st, resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and younger, who are accompanied by an adult, are […]

9-day late muzzleloader deer season begins Saturday

Kentucky’s late muzzleloader season for whitetail deer begins tomorrow, Saturday, December 10th and runs through Sunday, December 18th. Muzzleloaders, archery and crossbow equipment may be used during this season and all hunters must comply with […]

Modern gun deer season opens Saturday

Modern gun deer season opens statewide tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th. The 16-day season closes on Sunday, November 27th. Russell County is in Zone 4 of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s deer hunting zones. […]