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Kentucky Ducks Unlimited and NWTF banquets and bingo nights
8 dates ahead across Kentucky, each linking the page that lists it.
Photo: USFWS/Southeast (Public domain)
Kentucky banquets, the overview
Kentucky count: 8 ahead. Sorted by organizer, Ducks Unlimited and NWTF carry the list.
Count by host: DU 5, NWTF 3; bingo nights 3. Split by wildlife region, that makes 4 in the Green River Region, 2 in the Purchase Region and 2 in the Bluegrass Region. McCracken County Banquet opens the run on November 12, 2026.
Kentucky banquet dates ahead
Click a name for the host listing; the button opens tickets or enrollment.
| When | Title | Chapter or office | Site | Hours and seats | Link | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | McCracken County Banquet (DU chapter banquet) | The Commonwealth Event Center | Tickets | Source | ||
| Nov 19–Feb 11, 2027 | Ducks Unlimited, WKU Bingo event (DU bingo night) | Roosters | Tickets | Source | ||
| Nov 21, 2026 | Bayou de Chien (Hickman) (DU chapter banquet) | Hickman Country Club | Tickets | Source | ||
| Dec 1, 2026 | Boone County Bingo for Boomsticks (DU bingo night) | Boonedocks Union | Tickets | Source | ||
| Dec 4, 2026 | Stoner Creek Ducks Unlimited Bingo Event (DU bingo night) | Maiden City Brewing Co – Paris | Tickets | Source | ||
| Jan 23, 2027 | Western KY Ridge Runners Pre Show Banquet (NWTF chapter banquet) | Philpot | Listing | Source | ||
| Mar 18, 2027 | Southern Kentucky Spurs Banquet (NWTF chapter banquet) | Tickets | Source | |||
| Mar 26, 2027 | Lincoln Area Longbeards NWTF Banquet (NWTF chapter banquet) | Upton | Listing | Source |
Gathered November 9, 2026 from KDFWR, chapter feeds and club pages, one source per row. Times are on local clock time: Central Time in the western 41 counties, Eastern Time elsewhere.
Kentucky fundraiser nights by organizer
Ducks Unlimited chapters post 5 of the nights ahead and NWTF chapters 3; the right-hand table ties them to the duck and turkey seasons they raise money for.
| What the money backs | Dates or price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks, coots | Nov 26–29, 2026 Dec 7–Jan 31, 2027 | Waterfowl guide p. 10 |
| Migratory permit | $15.86 | Guide p. 7 |
| Duck stamp | $25 | Guide p. 7 |
| Fall turkey, archery | Sep 5–Jan 18, 2027 | Guide p. 24 |
| Fall turkey, crossbow | Oct 1–18, 2026 Nov 14–Dec 31, 2026 | Guide p. 24 |
| Fall turkey, shotgun | Oct 24–30, 2026 Dec 5–11, 2026 | Guide p. 24 |
| Fall turkey tag | $31.71 | Guide p. 7 |
| Next spring turkey | dates not yet published |
Hosts, towns and halls from each listing, read November 9, 2026; seasons and fees from the 2026-27 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide and the migratory bird and waterfowl guide, checked November 10, 2026.
Kentucky banquets venue by venue
County guides carry the deer zone, the wildlife region and the public land nearby.
Kentucky banquets by miles from you
Cards fill in nearest first once the page knows roughly where you are.
When Kentucky banquets happen
Kentucky banquets stack up in November 2026, December 2026 and March 2027.
Each upcoming Kentucky banquet counts once (8).
What to carry to Kentucky banquets
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Waterproof decoy bag
Kentucky Lake and Ballard County mornings are wet; a mesh bag drains the spread on the walk out.
Blind bag
Holds shells, calls and a thermos for the late duck split that runs into January.
Slate turkey call
Fall turkey shotgun weeks in October and December reward soft clucks and purrs.
Pages tied to Kentucky banquets
The Kentucky events year has a shape: coon clubs hunt through the summer nights, DU chapters fill October and November halls, range days crowd the weeks before deer season, and bird dog clubs run Berea and Kevil in fall and spring.
Pair of Canada geese landing together on a mudflatPhoto: James Mann (CC BY 2.0)
Male wood duckPhoto: Frank.Vassen (CC BY 2.0)
Snow geese in flightPhoto: Birding for Climate (Public domain)
Answers on Kentucky banquets
Should a license come before a Kentucky banquet?
No, a Kentucky chapter banquet asks for no license.
Where are tickets or seats for a Kentucky banquet?
Each Kentucky host runs its own sign-up, linked from the row button.
Are there turkey fundraising dinners in Kentucky this year?
Western KY Ridge Runners Pre Show Banquet, January 23, 2027, Philpot. Southern Kentucky Spurs Banquet, March 18, 2027, Scottsville. Lincoln Area Longbeards NWTF Banquet, March 26, 2027, Upton.
How current are the Kentucky banquet rows?
The host pages were read November 9, 2026, so check with the host before you go.
What is the Kentucky waterfowl permit price?
An annual hunting license ($28.54), the Kentucky Migratory Bird/Waterfowl Permit ($15.86) and the Federal Duck Stamp ($25), as listed for 2026-27. KDFWR license fees
What are the Kentucky duck season windows?
Ducks, coots and mergansers: November 26 to November 29, 2026 and December 7, 2026 to January 31, 2027, statewide. Daily bag: 6 daily (max 4 mallards, only 2 hens; 3 wood ducks; 2 redheads; 3 pintails; 2 black ducks; 2 canvasback; 1 scaup November 26-29 and December 7-17, 2 scaup December 18-January 31); possession 3x daily. Kentucky waterfowl guide
What tally of Kentucky banquets sits on this page?
8 Kentucky rows ahead.
When are the Kentucky fall turkey shotgun weeks?
Fall Archery: September 5, 2026 to January 18, 2027. Fall Crossbow: October 1 to October 18, 2026 and November 14 to December 31, 2026. Fall Shotgun: October 24 to October 30, 2026 and December 5 to December 11, 2026. Spring 2027 turkey dates had not been published by KDFWR when this page was checked. Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide
Who is behind these Kentucky banquets?
Ducks Unlimited (5) and NWTF (3); brackets show each host’s upcoming rows.
What is the next Kentucky banquet on the list?
McCracken County Banquet comes first, on November 12, 2026, at The Commonwealth Event Center, Paducah, McCracken County. The listing adds: starts 6:00 PM CT.
When in the year do Kentucky banquets bunch up?
November 2026 holds 3 of the 8 upcoming rows.
Which parts of Kentucky host the most banquets?
McCracken County (1), Warren County (1), Fulton County (1), Boone County (1) and Bourbon County (1) carry the most rows. Region totals read 4 in the Green River Region, 2 in the Purchase Region and 2 in the Bluegrass Region.
What will a Kentucky banquet cost me?
No ticket price came with the 8 listings; the button shows it.
Other photos on this page: James Mann (CC BY 2.0); Frank.Vassen (CC BY 2.0); Birding for Climate (Public domain).