New regulations will require permits for the use of shooting ranges managed by, leased by, or affiliated with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
KFW says an amendment to state regulations establishing a permit requirement for shooting range users completed the legislative process this week. The rule requires an annual or one-day shooting range permit to use firearms or archery equipment at KFW ranges.
According to KFW, the permit is free for Kentucky residents and non-residents ages 16 and older who hold an annual Kentucky hunting or fishing license. The permit is not automatically included, so qualifying license holders must check a separate box in their license portal. Participants in department-administered or affiliated events, and participants in authorized group or club events, will be exempted. For those without the annual license, the cost is $26.43 for an annual permit or $5.29 for a one-day permit.
Among the included ranges is the tube rifle and archery ranges at Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area. A proposed exemption for Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area special activities permit and pass holders is pending legislative approval.
Shooting range permits and other hunting and fishing licenses are available on the License Sales app, the My Profile app, or at fw.ky.gov. Visit the Shooting Ranges page on the KFW website for more information.
