Updated as of 10/3/2025- "Legal muzzleloader equipment includes any-caliber muzzle-loading rifles or handguns with flint or percussion ignition, Muzzle-loading shotguns no larger than 10-gauge, and those equipped with scopes or open sights. Hunters are prohibited from using breech-loading firearms during muzzleloader season."
KENTUCKY MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Hunts
| Season | Season Dates | Bag Limit | Notes |
| Muzzleloader | Oct. 18- Oct. 19, 2025 | See Regs | Early Season |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 13-Dec. 21, 2025 | See Regs | Late Season |
KENTUCKY MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloading shotguns must not be larger than 10-guage
- All projectiles are legal
- All muzzleloading rifles are legal
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Kentucky Hunting Regulations
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