Kentucky elk hunting permits to be awarded at Kentucky Outdoor Fest Saturday

Prospective Kentucky elk hunters will learn if they were selected for a permit at a special event this Saturday.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will host their third-annual Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10 at KYGUNCO, located at 401 Glenwood Drive in Bardstown.

KFW says the festival will feature a vendor village with nearly 100 manufacturers and outfitters from the outdoor industry along with food and drink trucks, live music, and hundreds of chances to win additional prizes. KFW biologists, law enforcement officers, and educators will be on hand to talk about wildlife management efforts and present demonstrations. Hunting and fishing licenses will also be available for purchase.

The highlight of the event is the announcement of the 500 randomly-selected applicants that will be eligible to purchase a 2025 elk hunt permit. KFW says a record 95,743 applications were submitted.

The elk permit draw will also be livestreamed on the KFW Facebook page, and selected applicants will be notified on their profile at fw.ky.gov.

The event is rain or shine. Visit kydoutdoorfest.com for tickets and more information.