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Kentucky gun, bow and outdoor stores by KDFWR region
All 341 gun, bow and outdoor stores the sources name, Paducah to Pikeville, each with directions, a call link where a phone was listed and a website when there is one.
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Every Kentucky listing of gun, bow and outdoor stores
Purchase Region: 36
Calloway County (5)
Christian County (5)
Graves County (5)
Marshall County (4)
McCracken County (7)
Green River Region: 69
Allen County (5)
Barren County (8)
Daviess County (5)
Edmonson County (4)
Grayson County (7)
Hardin County (7)
Logan County (3)
Monroe County (4)
Simpson County (4)
Warren County (6)
Bluegrass Region: 116
Boone County (8)
Bourbon County (3)
Bullitt County (7)
Campbell County (3)
Fayette County (12)
Jefferson County (26)
Kenton County (5)
Madison County (7)
Nelson County (5)
Scott County (4)
Shelby County (7)
Northeast Region: 44
Boyd County (13)
Carter County (6)
Greenup County (5)
Johnson County (4)
Pike County (5)
Southeast Region: 56
Bell County (4)
Knox County (3)
Laurel County (9)
Pulaski County (4)
Taylor County (3)
Wayne County (4)
Whitley County (6)
Chain stores: 20
Fayette County (4)
Jefferson County (5)
Sources: Yellow Pages listings; stores.dickssportinggoods.com store locator; academy.com store locator; stores.cabelas.com store locator; stores.basspro.com store locator. Read November 10, 2026; Yellow Pages and locator rows were not called one by one, so phone ahead.
Kentucky gun, bow and outdoor stores on the map
The dots stand for the 306 Kentucky gun, bow and outdoor stores whose address could be placed. List only, for want of a placed address: 35.
Kentucky gun shops, bow shops and license agents
| Kind of store | Listings |
|---|---|
| Gun shops | 207 |
| Outdoor stores | 74 |
| Archery shops | 40 |
| Chain stores | 20 |
Chain stores (20) come from the DICK'S, Academy, Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops store locators and sit after the local shops; Walmart, Tractor Supply and Rural King were left out. On buying a license, KDFWR says: Online at fw.ky.gov (no paper copy mailed) or license agents; date of birth and SSN required; 1-800-858-1549.
KDFWR ranges now need a range permit, free when you register an annual hunting or fishing license, otherwise $26.43 a year or $5.29 a day.
Sources: 2026-27 Hunting & Trapping Guide, page 2; 2026-27 Hunting & Trapping Guide, page 5. Checked: each number traced to its page on November 10, 2026.
Kentucky gun, bow and outdoor stores FAQ
What lists stand behind these Kentucky gun, bow and outdoor stores?
Sources: Yellow Pages listings; stores.dickssportinggoods.com store locator; academy.com store locator; stores.cabelas.com store locator; stores.basspro.com store locator. Read November 10, 2026; Yellow Pages and locator rows were not called one by one, so phone ahead.
Which of the five KDFWR regions leads on gun, bow and outdoor stores?
Larger to smaller: Bluegrass Region with 129, Green River Region with 73, Southeast Region with 56, Northeast Region with 45 and Purchase Region with 38.
Which chain stores are on the Kentucky list?
20 DICK'S, Academy, Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops stores, grouped by county after the independent shops.
What sets the map dot for each Kentucky listing of gun, bow and outdoor stores?
Only listings with a geocoded point get a dot; 306 do. Without a point: 35.
What shotgun shells can I use for Kentucky ducks?
Shotgun 10 gauge or smaller plugged to 3 shells; non-toxic shot no larger than T for waterfowl and cranes; shells max 3.5 inches.
What broadheads are legal for Kentucky deer?
Bows of any draw weight; crossbows with a working safety; broadheads at least 7/8 inches (fixed or mechanical).
Which Kentucky counties have the most gun, bow and outdoor stores?
Jefferson County comes first with 31; Fayette County has 16 and Boyd County has 14.
How many Kentucky gun, bow and outdoor stores are in this directory?
Count: 341, in 92 counties, read November 10, 2026.
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