#153 Deer Season 2025 - Opportunities, Trends, Management
About this episode
This episode discusses early season deer hunting in Kentucky with insights from wildlife biologist Tommy Apostolopoulos.
In this episode, we’re joined by Tommy Apostolopoulos, Wildlife Biologist with the KDFWR Deer Program, to talk all things early season deer hunting in Kentucky. With archery and crossbow seasons just around the corner, Tommy breaks down what hunters can expect this year—from whitetail behavior in the early season to tactics for success when temps are high and patterns are still predictable. We also cover: 🦌 New regulations for 2025, including expanded opportunities with new and lengthened seasons 📍 Public land hot-spots to consider for your next hunt 🔬 What hunters need to know about CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) surveillance this fall 📚 Tips on staying informed and legal afield Whether you're a seasoned bowhunter or heading into the woods for the first time, this is a must-listen as we kick off the 2025–26 deer season.
People in this episode
Host: Kentucky Afield
Guest: Tommy Apostolopoulos
Topics covered
- deer hunting
- wildlife management
- CWD surveillance
- hunting regulations
- archery season
- public land hunting
Keywords
- deer season
- whitetail behavior
- hunting tactics
- CWD
- public land hot-spots
- hunting regulations
- archery
- crossbow
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KDFWR
Places: Kentucky
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