Kentucky Hunting License Fees
Last verified 2026-11-01 from official agency sources
Standard annual adult license (Annual Hunting). Other licenses are in the table below.
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Not the full cost of hunting. These are hunting license prices only. Big game tags, drawings, stamps and permits are separate and cost extra, and are not listed here.
| License | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunting Standard annual hunting license; deer, elk, turkey and bear need separate permits. Source | $28.54 | $169.12 |
| 1-Day Hunting Valid only for the period shown on the license; not valid for deer, elk, turkey or bear. Source | $7.40 | $26.43 |
| 7-Day Hunting Nonresident only; not valid for deer, elk, turkey or bear. Source | n/a | $68.71 |
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Hunting licenses are set up differently in every state. Some states sell one general license, others sell a small game license, and big game tags, stamps and permits are usually separate and not listed here. Check what you need on the official agency site.
Prices are shown as listed by the agency. Some include agent or processing fees and some do not, so your total at checkout may differ.
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