

Permits are offered for bull firearm, cow firearm and either-sex archery/crossbow permit individuals may apply separately for each permit type, for a total of three possible applications per year. General drawing quota permits are available by applying to the Kentucky elk hunt draw online. How to Applyįor more information about the elk hunt draw, or to sign up, visit fw.ky.gov/solar until April 30. Proceeds from entries into the elk hunt drawing are important to continue funding the department’s mission to conserve, protect and enhance Kentucky’s fish and wildlife resources and provide outstanding opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, shooting sports, wildlife viewing and related activities. The agency is funded through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, boating registration fees and federal grants. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources receives no money from the state’s General Fund. The Kentucky elk restoration zone is comprised of 16 counties across 4.3 million acres. Starting in 1997, 1,541 elk from seven western states were released in southeastern Kentucky. Or, fly privately into Wendell H Ford Airport (KCPF) and we’ll provide complimentary shuttle service.Ĭlick here: Rates for charter flights to/from Hazard using a turbine 8 seat King Air.Kentucky’s ambitious elk restoration program has been an overwhelming success and paved the way for an entire region to reintroduce a long-absent native species. (Non-resident tag fees: Bull $550)Īdd: $18,000 for landowner or Commissioner Tag - reserve before November of year prior to the proposed hunt.įly to Lexington, KY (LEX) and for an additional fee we’ll arrange for a driver to meet your flight for the two hour drive to Hazard, Kentucky, or rent a car. License and tag, ammunition, tips, capping / skinning, meat processing, shipping, and taxidermy. Guide, transportation during the hunt, hotel lodging, lounge, meeting rooms, snacks, field dressing of game, cold storage of game, transportation to processor and taxidermy, and evening fireside. Physical requirement level 2-4: These hunts range from moderate to intermediate hiking each day and physical endurance in semi-mountainous terrain. $14,500 + 6% State Tax - 5 night stay - 5 days hunting - Outpost Tents Includes substantial use of 4x4 pickups and/or ATV's. Physical requirement level 1: These hunts are in more easily accessible areas and similar to farm or ranch hunts. $7,995.00 + 6% State Tax, 5 nights stay – 5 days of hunting, $5,295.00 + 6% State Tax, 3 nights lodging - 3 days of hunting. Physical requirement level 2-3: These hunts range from moderate to intermediate hiking each day and physical endurance in semi-mountainous terrain. One-on-one guiding and hotel lodging in Hazard just minutes from our hunting area. $7,495.00 + 6% State Tax, 5 nights stay - 5 days of hunting

Physical requirement level 1: These hunts are in more easily accessible areas and similar to farm or ranch hunts. One-on-one guiding and hotel lodging in Hazard just minutes from our hunting area. Note: Archery seasons closed during all elk firearms seasons Sign up for our email newsletter and updates.

Our professional guides are goal driven and have excellent calling and stalking skills. With the expanse and variety of hunting terrain we have available, understanding your goals helps ensure you'll be positioned for personal success. Our all-inclusive experience offers a stay with us in a comfortable Hazard, Kentucky hotel just minutes away from our hunting grounds or in an outfitter camp within audible range of elk bugling.ĭuring early May, immediately after being drawn for the hunt, contact us immediately. Refined calling techniques and pre-season field and aircraft scouting add to the adventure and success. OMM is an outfitter on about 200,000 acres of some of the best eastern Kentucky elk, deer, and turkey habitat. Our main focus is elk and providing an extraordinary outdoor adventure. High breeding and calf survival rates, the absence of predators, mild winters and abundant food sources support an expanding herd and elk which are on average 15% larger than elk found in western states.Ĭheck with us for auction and landowner tag availability. Since being introduced in 1997, elk have thrived in eastern Kentucky.
