Get a Hunting or Fishing License in Franklin County, KY
Here's what to expect at the County Clerk — fees, what to bring, and where to go.
In Kentucky, hunting and fishing licenses are sold through one Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife system — the same online portal and account cover both, including the discounted Sportsman's License. You can buy online at app.fw.ky.gov or in person through a license agent(sporting-goods stores and other retailers; find one with the KDFWR agent locator). For licensing questions, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife's line is 1-800-858-1549, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Youth under 12 need no license to hunt, and youth 15 and under need no license to fish.
It varies by county. Some Kentucky county clerks still sell hunting and fishing licenses in person, while many now direct residents to the online portal, the phone line, or a nearby retail agent. Call (502) 875-8702 to check whether this office sells them.
Forms page (franklincountyclerk.ky.gov) ↗ · Fee schedule (franklincountyclerk.ky.gov) ↗
This office's general forms and fees, not checked against this service — it may not carry anything for it. We list it because we have no form of our own for this service here.
This page shows the best information we have for Franklin County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.