An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
First, find learn what type of license or permit is needed. When buying a license or permit, the hunter’s date of birth and Social Security number must be provided. If you have licensing questions call Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at 1-800-858-1549, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time).
Licenses and permits can also be purchased online here.
Hunters purchasing licenses or permits online must pay with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card, or a Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Gift Certificate. Gift Certificates are available online only here.
Hunters who buy licenses or permits online will not be mailed a paper license or permit but will receive an authorization number. The authorization number or a computer printout of the license or permit and a picture ID must be carried in the field while hunting.
IN PERSON
Licenses and permits can be purchased throughout the state at various locations throughout the state. View a list of license agents.
BY PHONE
License sales by phone are temporarily down. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please use our Online License Sales System.
Licenses and permits can be purchased by telephone 24 hours a day, by calling toll-free at 1-877-598-2401. All licenses and permits, except a disability license, elk drawing application and youth licenses and permits, can be purchased by telephone.
Hunters purchasing licenses and permits by phone will be charged a small convenience fee, and must pay with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover card, or an e-check. Hunters will be issued an authorization number which serves as the license or permit.
If requested, a paper license or permit (except short-term licenses) will be mailed to the hunter. The paper license must be filled out and signed by the hunter.
The authorization number and a picture ID must be carried in the field while hunting. Both the authorization number and paper license are valid for the license year.