Woman dressed warmly in camouflage and standing in marsh reeds aims a shotgun into the air

Green River National Wildlife Refuge, has limited hunting opportunities at this time due to safety concerns. As the refuge acquires more land, more opportunities are expected to be permitted. 

Individuals 16-years-old or older and participating in hunting activities on the refuge, who are required to have a Kentucky State hunting/fishing license, must also have a refuge annual hunt permit.  

Please refer to the refuge Public Use Regulation Brochure for current refuge specific regulations.

Annual refuge hunt permits can be obtained at RecAccess.   The following fee structure is in place for annual hunt permits:

Youth Under 16Free, no permit needed
Age 65 and Over$10
Active Military/Veterans$10
Disabled$10