Kentucky Hunting License
Because you’re dealing with firearms and wildlife, having the correct hunting permit is essential. You don’t want a great afternoon of hunting to turn into a bureaucratic nightmare because you bagged one too many waterfowl. Here are the licenses you’ll need:
Hunting Fees
(Resident / Non-Resident)
1-Day Hunting: $7 / $25*
7-Day Hunting: Not Available for Residents / $65*
*Not valid for deer, elk, turkey, or bear.
Deer Hunting in Kentucky
Deer Hunting: $35 / $185 (max 4)
Additional Deer Permit: $15 (max 6 total)
Bird Hunting in Kentucky
Fall and Spring Turkey: $35 / $85 (max 2)
Kentucky Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Permit: $15
Elk Hunting
If you’re wanting to hunt these magnificent mammals, you’ll have to enter the Elk Drawing by signing up with a $10 fee per entry. Those lucky enough to have their names drawn will need to pay an additional fee for the actual Elk Permit:
Bull Elk Permit: $100 / $550
Cow Elk Permit: $60 / $400
Bear Hunting
Bear Permit: $30 / $250
Check out the Kentucky Wildlife website to buy your permit and decide which one you’d like to purchase.
Where can I get firearms for hunting?
So you’ve come to south central Kentucky and you’re hoping to hunt, but you haven’t brought a firearm. Maybe you just forgot, or maybe you’ve never owned one. Whatever your situation, there are a few local gun shops where you can buy a rifle so you can have a fun day in the wild. Cabela’s is also in Bowling Green if you want to buy from a trusted brand name.
If you have questions for us at the Grand Victorian Inn about firearm policy, please contact us.
C&C Firearms
Address: 640 S Main St, Brownsville, KY
Mammoth Outdoors
Address: 4848 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Sherwoods Guns
Address: 940 Bryant Way, Bowling Green, KY
Hunting Outfitters around Mammoth Cave National Park
Organizing your own hunting experience can feel impossible—especially when you don’t know the area too well. Luckily, there are a handful of outfitters that can guide you to a successful hunt.
Kentucky Deer Hunting Outfitters
Address: 1152 Poplar Grove Rd, Buffalo, KY
Whether you want to go for a turkey hunt, a deer hunt, or even a bobcat hunt, Kentucky Deer Hunting Outfitters is an excellent guide. The guy owns the hunting ranch and loves taking people to prime deer gathering areas on his land.
Racknine Outdoors
Address: 9898 KY-505, Cromwell, KY
Drive to the remote town of Cromwell Kentucky for a thrilling hunting experience. They are focused on bucks, elk, and turkeys at this joint, so if those interest you reserve a day of hunting for you and your friends.
Woodard Whitetails
Address: 9776 Roseville Rd, Glasgow, KY
With the chance to bag a world class whitetail, why wouldn’t you book a hunt with these guys? There are affordable options for guests who might not be able to afford hunting at some of the other ranches, especially if you’re going in a big group.
Book a Night at Grand Victorian Inn
Are you hoping to have an awesome outdoor vacation in rural Kentucky? Enjoy hunting throughout south central Kentucky, touring Mammoth Cave National Park, and many other outdoor experiences. Take a look at our luxurious rooms today.
