ruffed grouse zone · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Grouse Zone
Kentucky, United States
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About Grouse Zone
Grouse Zone is a ruffed grouse zone in Kentucky, United States, set by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. It covers about 45,578 km² (17,598 mi²). Towns inside it include Richmond, Ashland, Winchester, Fort Thomas, Berea and Newport.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Ruffed grouse.
- Unit code
- Grouse
- Area
- 45,578 km²
- Area (miles)
- 17,598 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,174 km² of public or protected land inside it, 11% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 2,878 | 6% |
| Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources | 1,433 | 3% |
| Nashville | 411 | under 1% |
| Huntington | 266 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 168 | under 1% |
| Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves | 133 | under 1% |
| Kentucky State Parks | 127 | under 1% |
| Louisville | 83 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 567 | 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 30, 2027 | falconry source |
| Ruffed grouse | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Nov 16, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Zone 1 (deer zone)
- Bear Zone 1
- Bear Zone 2
- Zone 2 (deer zone)
- Elk Hunting Unit 2
- Zone 3 (deer zone)
- Zone 4 (deer zone)
- Elk Hunting Unit 4
- Elk Hunting Unit 6
- Eastern Zone (wildlife districts III-IX) (small game zone)
- Eastern Zone (September goose zone)
- Out-of-zone (elk) (elk zone)
- Elk Restoration Zone (elk zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Grouse Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Grouse Zone (ruffed grouse zone)?
About 45,578 km² (17,598 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Grouse Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,174 km² of public or protected land, 11% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Grouse Zone?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zone defined in 301 KAR 2:122 Section 1(2) (public law); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.