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License and permit needed:


Younger than 12

  • License and permit 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
  • Kentucky Migratory Bird/Waterfowl Permit**
  • Federal Duck Stamp

**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License


Ages 65 and older OR Disabled

  • Senior/Disabled License
  • Federal Duck Stamp

For more information, click exemptions and requirements or check our current Waterfowl Hunting Guide. Buy or renew your license here.




Hunting



2024 License Year

Season Dates: Dec 07 2024 - Jan 31 2025
Location: Statewide
Either Sex



2025 License Year

Season Dates: Nov 27 2025 - Nov 30 2025
Location: Statewide

Season Dates: Dec 07 2025 - Jan 31 2026
Location: Statewide