The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed the 2009-2010 early migratory bird season dates at its quarterly meeting June 12.
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the General Assembly and approves all expenditures by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Note: all agency recommendations must be approved by legislators before they become law. So far, the below dates are proposed, but not yet approved by the General Assembly.
The 2009-2010 Early Migratory Bird Seasons:
Mourning Dove:
Sept. 1 – Oct. 24, 2009; Nov. 26 – Dec. 4, 2009;
Dec. 26, 2009 – Jan. 1, 2010
Canada Goose:
Sept. 5 – 13, 2009
Wood Duck and Teal:
Sept. 16 – 20, 2009
American Woodcock:
Oct. 17 – Nov. 30, 2009
Virginia and Sora Rail, Common Moorhen and Purple Gallinule:
Sept. 1 – Nov. 9, 2009
Common Snipe:
Sept. 16 – Nov. 1, 2009; Nov. 26, 2009 – Jan. 24, 2010
Season lengths and bag limits remain the same as last year.
