Kentucky Hunting Zone District 3 — District 3 - Central Bluegrass

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Kentucky Wildlife Management Unit Zone District 3 for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone District 3
🏹 Archery Season
Sep 6 – Jan 15
🔫 Firearms Season
Nov 14 – Nov 29
💨 Muzzleloader Season
Oct 12 – Oct 19
👦 Youth Season
Oct 5–6
Zone Details
Counties Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Henry, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nelson, Nicholas, Owen, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Washington, Woodford
Antler Restriction No restriction
Doe / Antlerless Limit 2 antlerless deer per day
Notes Central Bluegrass region; horse country; limestone soil; diverse habitat; high-quality Whitetail genetics
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