Kentucky fishing, hunting licenses available for 2025-2026 season

By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode

As Kentucky’s current hunting season comes to an end, fishing and hunting licenses and permits are available to purchase for the 2025-2026 hunting season. 

The new license year for outdoor recreation will start Saturday March 1, and runs through February 28 2026. The license will cover basic hunting and fishing for many species, but additional permits are required for specific species like trout or migratory bird, deer and wild turkey. 

For more information about the pricing for specialty permits and fishing and hunting licenses go to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s website at fw.ky.gov.