A season of wood ducks only is usually open in September , with regular waterfowl seasons traditionally begining statewide in late November and ending in late January . The Ohio River and its environs provide excellent waterfowl hunting. Excellent waterfowl hunting is provided by the Ohio and related backwaters. A hotspot for hunting geese, ducks and other migratory birds. Small waterways and impoundments provide some waterfowl hunting.
Waterfowl hunting is available along Rough River and on smaller bodies of water.
The county also borders the Ohio and is another waterfowl hunter's dream. It has generally less hunting pressure than Henderson County . Some waterfowl hunting opportunities on small streams and impoundments. Almost all of the state is open for spring hunting and there is an expanding fall season for bowhunters . Some of the best gobbler hunting in Kentucky is in this region.