Land Between The Lake Hunting Permit
Hunting at Land Between the Lakes (LBL) is permitted during approved hunting seasons only. Ensure you follow all regulations and guidelines to make your hunting experience safe and enjoyable.
Required Permits and Licenses
- LBL Hunter Use Permit: Hunters must possess a $25 Annual LBL Hunter Use Permit. Permits can be obtained from any LBL Welcome Facility or where Kentucky and Tennessee hunting licenses are sold.
- State Hunting Licenses: Hunters must also have applicable state hunting licenses and permits.
- Waterfowl Hunting: A Federal Migratory Waterfowl Stamp and state waterfowl stamps are needed for waterfowl hunting.
Motorized Vehicles
- OHV Area: Unlicensed motorized vehicles, including four-wheelers, are allowed only in the Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area and require a permit.
- Parking: Permitted within one vehicle length of a legal road. Blocking access to any road or trail is prohibited. Rutting of fields is prohibited. Do not leave campfire rings (rocks) in fields.
- Transporting Firearms: Firearms possessed during legal hunting season by licensed hunters must be cased and unloaded (chamber and magazine) while being transported in a motorized vehicle.
Prohibited Activities
- Spotlighting: The use of any artificial lights to locate wildlife is prohibited at all times.
- Hunting Deer: Hunting deer from horseback or with the use of dogs is prohibited.
- Marking Trees: Paint, tape, flagging, or other artificial materials shall not be used to mark trees, trails, or routes.
- Firearm Discharge: No discharge of a firearm or other implement capable of taking animal life within 150 yards of any developed area.
- Baiting: The placement of bait or hunting over bait, including food or mineral substances, is prohibited.
- Wildlife Refuges: Closed to all hunting year-round and closed to human entry during the refuge period.
- Nature Watch Areas: Closed to hunting unless otherwise indicated.
- Alcohol and Controlled Substances: Hunters must not be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances.
Additional Regulations
- Hunter Safety Card: Hunters must possess a hunter safety card according to state regulations. All youth hunters must have attended a hunter safety course.
- Tree Stands: Portable tree stands and climbing devices that do not injure trees are permitted.
- Vehicle Use: Licensed motorized vehicles are permitted only on roads marked by numbered signs and corresponding numbers on the LBL Recreation Map and MVUM. Other LBL roads are for administrative access or trails and are not legal to drive on.
- State and Federal Regulations: All applicable state and federal regulations must be observed.
- Courtesy: To protect the future of hunting, hunters are encouraged to be sensitive and courteous to other visitors.
Contact Information
For more information or to obtain permits, please contact:
- LBL Welcome Facility: Available at various locations within LBL.
- Website: LBL Hunting Permits
- Phone: Contact your local LBL office for specific details and assistance.
Why Choose Land Between the Lakes for Hunting?
Experience the diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes of LBL. Ensure you follow all regulations and guidelines to enjoy a safe and responsible hunting trip.
Book your permits and plan your hunting adventure at Land Between the Lakes today. For more information, visit the LBL Hunting Permits page or contact your local LBL office. We look forward to welcoming you!
