Rifle season opens Saturday for deer hunters in Kentucky and runs for 16 straight days.
Hunters who harvest a deer should call the KDFWR automated telecheck system at 1-800-CHK-GAME.
Have a pen ready because the hunter will be given a confirmation number which must stay with the carcass until it has been processed.
For more information on hunting regulations, see the KDFWR Hunting Guide or click here.
This Crittenden County buck was observed chasing a female last week. The mating season is called the rut.