CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources has announced that the 2026-2027 license year for fishing, hunting, boating and more begins on March 1. Outdoor enthusiasts are able to purchase all the licenses, tags and permits they need that will be valid through the end of February 2027.

Licenses and permits are sold online through the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resource’s License Sales portal and the My Profile app, both searchable on the department’s website at fw.ky.gov, according to a news release.

Licenses and permits also are sold in person at agent locations across the state. This includes multiple locations in Christian County.

  • Fairview Farm Center LLC, 100 Ladybug Lane in Pembroke
  • The Shell Shop, 101 Hammond Drive in Hopkinsville
  • Rural King in Hopkinsville
  • Wal-Mart in Hopkinsville and Oak Grove

A list of all license agent locations by county is available on the department’s website.

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Things to know about obtaining a license in Kentucky

According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, the 2026-2027 license and permit fees will remain the same as the current license year ending Feb. 28, 2026. In Kentucky, a license covers basic hunting or fishing for many species, whereas additional state permits are required when pursuing specific species, such as fishing for trout or hunting for migratory birds, deer, wild turkey or black bear. Sportsmen’s-type licenses include multiple species permits as well as basic hunting and fishing privileges.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife provide resources to assist both outdoor enthusiasts and newcomers with information on waterbodies, public lands, fishing and hunting education and all the regulations to help anglers and hunters make the most of their time outdoors. These resources can be found on their hunting and fishing guides. This includes the new Fishing and Boating Guide.

For questions, the public may refer to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Licenses webpage or type “Licenses” into the search bar on the agency website (fw.ky.gov), or contact the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Information Center at 800-858-1549 or at info.center@ky.gov, weekdays 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern), except holidays.

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