Become a Kentucky Wild Member and conserve wildlife! Donate Your Christmas Tree Replace a hunting or fishing license Get into a hunter education class Get a crossbow or vehicle permit Get a CITES Tag Visit our Outdoor Store Own land in the elk zone? Earn an elk permit! Elk Restoration Permit Program Elk Hunting Loyalty Redraw Program Subscribe to Kentucky Afield magazine or renew subscription ...

Telecheck Harvests. Login to report your harvest or by phone Call: 800-245-4263 (800-CHK-GAME)

Younger than 12: License exempt; Youth 12-15: Annual youth hunting license* *Included in Youth Sportsman's License. Ages 16 and older: Day (1 or 7 day) hunting license or annual hunting license**

Your Input Is Important! Hunting Logs help us monitor population trends for rabbit, quail, grouse and squirrels. Go to Small Game Logs or call 1-800-858-1549 to get a survey and instructions.

If you take or attempt to take game or fish, you are subject to licensing requirements unless specifically exempt ted by law. Unless you are license-exempt, you must obtain and carry while in the field proof that you’ve met the license requirements for the kind of hunting or fishing you’re doing.This proof can be either a paper license/permit or a license authorization number (when ...

2024 FISHING FORECAST AND TIPS Welcome to the 2024 Fishing Forecast for Kentucky’s major fisheries. The forecast is based on 2023 fish population surveys, creel surveys, fish stockings, and historical knowledge of the fisheries.

Fishing How-to's Learn to Fish Recycle Your Fishing Line and Tackle Three Things to Consider for Spring Fishing Finding a Place to Fish Explore Kentucky's Waters with a Canoe or Kayak Best Kayaks for Flatwater Fishing Finding the Best Kayak for Flatwater Fishing Choosing the right kayak for fishing and safety Wading is an Excellent and Inexpensive Way to Fish Streams Tips to Encourage Your ...

Fish stocking is a valuable tool for managing and enhancing fishing opportunities in lakes and streams. Most fish populations are very good at maintaining themselves, but sometimes they need a bit of assistance from managers to reach their potential.

News Media Contacts The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' media relations staff is available to assist news media with information, resources and accessibility to experts in the field.

Regulations Summary • SEPTEMBER 2024 – MARCH 2025 Paul Van Laningham, 15, from Burlington, won the 2024 Kentucky Junior Duck Stamp Contest with his drawing of a lesser scaup.