HB142
Log in to followAN ACT relating to depredating wildlife and declaring an emergency.
Amend KRS 150.170 to require the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to issue a minimum of 5 deer destruction permits to any landowner, spouse, dependent child, or their designee whose lands or personal property have been damaged by wildlife; establish provisions for the renewal of deer destruction permits; require the department to issue a deer permit for the taking of 1 additional antlered deer during a hunting season to any requesting individual; amend…
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: April 14, 2026
In effect since April 14, 2026
This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).
Plain-language summary
This bill changes how Kentucky handles deer that damage private property and expands deer hunting opportunities. Landowners whose property has been harmed by deer must receive at least five deer destruction permits, and hunters can request a permit to take one additional antlered deer during a season. It also extends the window for taking antlerless deer by 10 days after muzzle-loading gun season ends. Who it may affect: landowners dealing with deer damage to their land or property, hunters seeking additional deer harvest opportunities.
Open official bill text (PDF)·Report a problem with the summary
Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsors (5)
Roll calls
House: 3rd reading, passed 78-16 with Committee Substitute (1)
House: 3rd reading, passed 78-16 with Committee Substitute (1)
Senate: 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
Senate: 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
House: Passed 81-7
Senate floor vote
House floor vote
Something wrong on this page? Tell us