It’s hard to believe it’s already here, but the 2027 Elk Hunt application period is officially open!
There are 500 permits available through the drawing for the 2027 season: 140 bull firearms, 164 cow firearms, 170 either-sex archery/crossbow, and 26 either-sex youth permits.
Running August 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, this is your chance to throw your name in the ring for this sought-after hunting experience.
Don’t wait, apply today!
( posted on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Facebook Page)
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