✓ Verified · June 1, 2026🎣 Hunting & Fishing

Hunting & Fishing Licenses in Henderson County, KY

Anyone 16 or older needs a license to hunt or fish in Kentucky. You can buy one at the Henderson County Clerk's office or online at fw.ky.gov anytime — the online option is the fastest and available 24/7.

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Fishing (Resident)

$23/year

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Sportsman's Combo

$95/year

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ID Required

Yes (Resident)

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License Year

Mar 1 – Feb 28

🌐Fastest Option: Buy Online at fw.ky.gov

Purchase your Kentucky hunting or fishing license online at fw.ky.gov — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Print it at home or use the Fish Boat KY app on your phone. No need to visit the clerk's office.

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✅What to Bring (In-Person)

🪪Valid photo ID

📍Proof of Kentucky residency (for resident rates)

💵Payment — cash, check, or card

🎂If 65+: proof of age for senior pricing

💵License Fees & Payment Methods

Resident annual fishing license

$23.00

Resident annual hunting license

Varies by type

Sportsman's License (hunting + fishing + permits)

$95.00

Senior Sportsman's License (65+)

$12.00/year

Youth Sportsman's License (12–15)

$30.00

1-day fishing license

$7.00 (est.)

ℹ️ License year runs March 1 through last day of February. Prices may change annually.

Cash

✓ Accepted

Check

✓ Accepted

American Express

⚠️ Small convenience fee applies

✓ Accepted

Discover

⚠️ Small convenience fee applies

✓ Accepted

Mastercard

⚠️ Small convenience fee applies

✓ Accepted

Visa

⚠️ Debit only — Visa credit cards NOT accepted. Convenience fee applies.

Debit Only

🗂️How to Get Your License

Easiest option: buy online

Purchase your license at fw.ky.gov anytime. Print it at home or use the Fish Boat KY app.

Or buy in person at the clerk's office

Visit Suite 206 at the Henderson County Courthouse. Bring your ID and payment.

Choose your license type

The clerk can help you choose the right license based on what you're hunting or fishing for.

⚠️Important Notes

ℹ️Anyone 16 or older needs a license to fish or hunt in Kentucky.

ℹ️Youth under 16 do not need a fishing or hunting license.

ℹ️The Kentucky license year runs March 1 through the last day of February.

ℹ️You can buy licenses online at fw.ky.gov, at the clerk's office, or at other licensed agents around the county.

ℹ️The Sportsman's License ($95) covers hunting, fishing, deer, turkey, migratory birds, trout permits, and more — best value for avid outdoors people.

ℹ️For hunting, you may also need specific permits (deer, turkey, etc.) in addition to your base license.

Office Location

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Henderson County Clerk's Office
Henderson County Courthouse
20 N. Main Street, Suite 206
Henderson, KY 42420

📞(270) 826-3906

🌐hendersoncountyky.gov

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Office Hours

Monday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Thursday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM