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A Guide to Public Hunting Areas in Kentucky

A Guide to Public Hunting Areas in Kentucky

December 2008

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(For a free copy of the complete booklet, call the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources at 1-800-858-1549.).

The following rules apply to ALL Wildlife Management Areas owned, leased, or managed by the KDFWR.

1. Area users shall abide by all hunting and fishing laws which apply to the WMA whenever using a WMA for hunting, fishing or trapping.

2. No squirrel, rabbit, quail, grouse, turkey or furbearer hunting or trapping is permitted on WMA’s during the first two days of modern gun deer season (second Saturday and Sunday in November), unless the season is open for these species and gun deer hunting is prohibited.

3. WMA visitors shall not enter areas that are closed by signs.

4. Firearms may not be discharged within 100 yards of a residence or occupied building located on or off the WMA. No hunting at any established access point, launching ramp, or recreation area.

5. During a quota deer, pheasant or elk hunt on a WMA, only persons participating in the quota hunt are permitted on the WMA, except waterfowl hunters hunting in some areas posted open.

6. Camping is permitted only in designated areas if such area exists. Campfires are permitted only if attended. No other fires are allowed.

7. Parking must be confined to designated areas if such area exists. If no parking area is designated, parking is generally permitted along maintained roads in such a manner that does not block traffic.

8. Unless otherwise authorized by the KDFWR, vehicles used on WMAs must be street-legal. ATVs and ORVs are not permitted. Vehicles (including motorcycles and bicycles) are permitted only on maintained roads.

9. It is unlawful to cut trees or fences, dump trash or litter, or damage any property or habitat in any fashion. Collecting plants is prohibited.

10. Horseback riding is permitted ONLY on a trail or areas specifically marked for horseback riding or on a maintained public road open to public vehicular traffic, during a permitted event or while engaged in a legal hunting activity.

Introduction

Most of the public wildlife areas listed in this guide are owned by various agencies of the state and federal government. Many areas were purchased with dollars from hunting and fishing license sales. Funding from the same sources pay for wildlife management programs on more than 70 percent of these areas. Kentucky’s public-use lands total 1,602,978 acres, or 6.3% of the Bluegrass State.

Using This Guide: The areas listed in this guide are arranged the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ wildlife regions: Bluegrass, Green River, Northeast, Purchase and Southeast. Within the region they are organized alphabetically.  Using this guide along with a current Kentucky highway map should help you reach your chosen destination, additionally clicking on “View maps” under each hunting area, links you to a page that allows you to get driving directions from anyplace to the hunting area.  For most areas a phone number is listed and office hours are usually 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM local time. Maps of some areas are available online or by calling the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources toll-free at (800) 858-1549, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

 Vehicles: Misuse of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road vehicles (ORVs) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles has caused a great deal of destruction on wildlife management areas (WMAs).  ATV use is prohibited on all WMAs. Only licensed, street-legal vehicles can be used, and must remain on a WMA’s established, permanent roadways. If a roadway is gated, no motor vehicles are allowed beyond that point.

 Habitat: Wildlife management practices on these areas provide food, cover and water for a wide variety of species. Plantings and farm crops left standing in the field are important food sources. Brushy areas, unmowed fields and woods provide both natural foods and places for wildlife to hide. Ponds and watering holes supply additional sources of water for terrestrial creatures and provide homes for aquatic and amphibian species.

 Viewing Wildlife: Since wild creatures are more active at dawn and dusk, these are the best times to watch wildlife. The widest variety of species can be seen during spring and fall migrations. Although few of these public areas have developed recreational facilities, wildlife areas are excellent places to go hiking, birding or simply enjoy the outdoors and get back in touch with nature. The Kentucky Wildlife Viewing Guide gives descriptions and directions to 66 locations where visitors have reasonable opportunities to view wildlife. The paperback book is available from the state park gift shops and bookstores as well as online booksellers.

 Hunting Notes: Where hunting is permitted, check the KENTUCKY HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE for season dates and other laws. Also, check for signs and bulletin boards on the areas themselves for special regulations or requirements. It’s a good idea for anyone, whether planning to hunt or not, to obtain current hunting information on an area before visiting.

 

Purchase Region    Overview of hunting areas in this region

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1. Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge   (2,043 acres);  Fulton County, on KY 94 west of Hickman; adequate trails within area. Flat river bottomland, mixture of woods and cleared areas. Special hunting regulations and seasons. Observation platform near main entrance to Long Point Refuge off county road 1282 and KY 311. Offering historical and wildlife-related exhibits, the visitor center, located between Samburg and Union City, Tenn. on Hwy. 157 and east of Walnut Log, is open weekends, January-mid-March. For more information contact Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, 4343 Hwy. 157, Union City, TN 38261, (731) 538-2481. Owned by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service  View Maps

2. Obion Creek WMA   (4,258 acres);  Hickman, Carlisle and Fulton counties. Wallace tract (1099 acres) is west of Hwy. 307 at Obion Creek bridge. Bottomland hardwood swamp. Travis Slough (329 acres), accessible by County Road 1124 south of Hwy. 80 and west of Milburn, has good numbers of waterfowl during wet winters. Also Mathis tract (760 acres). From Hwy. 80 turn south onto 307. Go 6.5 miles to 703, turn west and go 1 mile to Conner Road. Turn north and go for 1.6 miles to Edgar Road. From here travel north .5 miles to Bugg Road. The property is 1.5 miles north. L. E. Schaaf tract (1199 acres), Fulton County, off Upper Bottom Road north of Hickman. Wintering bald eagles. Letourneau Woods tract, Fulton County, 870 acres of old growth hardwood forest, seasonal flooding. Access from Wilson Access, off Upper Bottom Road. (270) 753-6913. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund Board.  View Maps

3. Doug Travis WMA   (4,141 acres);  Carlisle and Hickman counties. South of Wickliffe along Mississippi River. From Paducah, take Hwy. 62 (west) to Bardwell, then pick up Hwy. 123 to its intersection with Hwy. 877 at Berkley. Continue south on Hwy. 123 to the WMA office driveway on the right less than ½ mile from the intersection. From Wickliffe, take Hwy. 51(south) to Bardwell and pick up Hwy. 123 to Berkley.

Bottomland hardwood forest, cypress sloughs, moist-soil units and cropland. Several oxbow lakes for fishing from bank or small boats. Great blue heron rookery. Populations of deer, turkey, squirrel, furbearers and waterfowl exist on the area. Open to statewide hunting regulations, except special regulations apply for waterfowl hunting on portions of the area..

Portions of the area are closed to all access Nov. 1-March 15. Contact information; (270) 488-3233 Owned by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources.  View Maps

4. Winford WMA   (258 acres);  Carlisle County, 6 miles northwest of Bardwell on US 62. No roads or trails within area. Primarily flat creek bottomland with several lakes. Fishing available. (270) 224-2244 Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

5. Boatwright WMA   (8,383 acres);  All units in Ballard county,
  • Peal Unit (1,724 acres): 4 miles west of Barlow on Mounds City Landing Road. River bottomland with marshlands and cypress swamps; 2 roads, access to 3 oxbow lakes. Special regulations for waterfowl hunting.
  • Upper Blenderman Unit (204 acres): same address as Peal. Special regulations for waterfowl hunting.
  • Zola Taress Unit (100 acres): same address as Peal. Open under statewide regulations.
  • Stevens Unit (98 acres): same address as Peal. Special regulations for waterfowl hunting.
  • Swan Lake Unit (2,200 acres): 6 miles northwest of Wickliffe on US 51/60. Primarily bottomland and flood plain area of the Ohio River, with several lakes and some interior gravel roads. Wintering ring-billed and herring gulls, double-crested cormorants, waterfowl, bald eagles. Special regulations for hunting, advance application for waterfowl hunting. Except for designated observation area, Swan Lake Unit closed Oct. 15-March 15 as waterfowl refuge. Public hunting closed when floodwaters prevent safe entry to blinds by wheeled vehicles. Fishing and boating available. Open under statewide regulations,
  • Olmstead Unit (2,096 acres): 4 miles west of Barlow on Salle Crice Road. Special regulations for waterfowl hunting.
  • Other units include the Stalling Unit (148 acres) and the Perkins Unit (160 acres). (270) 224-2244.

    Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund.  View Maps

    6. Ballard WMA   (8,024 acres);  Ballard County, Thirty miles west of Paducah; from Paducah take US 60 17 miles to LaCenter, take KY 358 north 5.6 miles to KY 1105. Turn west through Bandana, follow KY 1105 to KY 473. Travel 6 miles to Lodge Road. Several roads within area.

    Sloughs and agricultural bottomlands, some hardwood stands. Wintering bald eagles, eagle nests. Fishing in 11 lakes on area.

    Special regulations for hunting and fishing. The 400-acre tract located south of Sallie Crice/Terrell Landing Road (formerly the Ballard Hunting Unit) falls under Boatwright WMA Olmstead and Peal Unit hunting regulations. Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. Write Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for additional information. Area closed Oct. 15-March 15. (270) 224-2244. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.      View Maps

    7. West Kentucky WMA   (6,560 acres);  McCracken County, Seven miles from I-24, exit 4, in Paducah, on US 60 in Future City. Turn north on KY 996 for 3.6 miles. Turn west on KY 358 for 2.6 miles to office.

    Old fields, woodlots, grasslands, crop fields and food plots. Twelve fishing ponds with access for small boats; picnicking, hiking; kennels and stalls for use during field trials. Horseback riding on designated trails only. National caliber horseback bird dog field trials, retriever field trials, and retriever test hunts are hosted September - May on the WMA. Chief Paduke Skeet Range on KY 358 one-half mile east of office. Mobility-impaired archery range (Longbow trail) and wildlife viewing areas (Tupelo Swamp) , the fishing pier at "Disabled Access Pond" is handicap assessable. For hunting there is mobility impaired access in designated areas to permit holders (Tract 3). Huntable populations of deer, turkey, dove, squirrel, rabbits and quail exist on the area. Special regulations apply for deer, turkey and small game hunting. (270) 488-3233. Owned/leased by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Trails were put in with the assistance of a National Recreational Trails Fund grant and the Russ Chittenden Woodlands Fund provided funds for materials, signs, tree seedlings, and a large amount of volunteer labor.      View Maps

    8. Ohio River Islands WMA   (1,290 acres);  Livingston County, Ohio River upstream from Smithland Lock and Dam. Birdsville Island and surrounding river area is a waterfowl refuge closed Oct. 15-March 15; public hunting allowed prior to closure. Twin Sisters, Pryor, Rondeau islands and a large marsh area located between Pryor and Twin Sisters islands provide waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds. (270) 753-6913. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    9. Livingston County WMA and State Natural Area   (1,025 acres);  Livingston County, consists of two tracts, the Bissell Bluff State Natural Area (562.3 acres) and the Newman’s Bluff State Natural Area (461.5 acres).
  • To reach the Bissell Bluff State Natural Area, from Smithland travel about 5 miles north on Hwy. 60 to Three Rivers Rock rd. Go South on Three Rivers Rock Rd. to the intersection with Bissell Bluff Rd. Go north on Bissell Bluff Rd. approximately 2.2 miles then turn east on Bissell Branch Rd. for 0.2 miles to area entrance. The Bissell Bluff tract protects a mature forest and a bottomland forest along the Cumberland River. This area floods annually from the Cumberland River overflow in the spring season. Terrain could be considered very rugged.
  • The Newman’s Bluff tract protects habitat along the forested slope of Newman’s Bluff and creek. High limestone bluffs overlook a deep heavily forested valley. This tract has a stream-fed lake near the parking area. A small waterfall is below the lake.

    Good to moderate populations of squirrel, deer, turkey and songbirds exist on the area. The area is open under statewide regulations for small game. Additional restrictions apply to turkey and deer hunting. See the Fall Hunting and Trapping Guide for specific information concerning hunting seasons. Management of these tracts is shared between the Livingston County Fiscal Court, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, , portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund. (270)-753-6913  View Maps

    10. Kaler Bottoms WMA   (1,843 acres);  Graves County, Eight miles northeast of Mayfield between Highways. 131, 408 and Tim Owen Road. Cypress swamps, hardwoods, low terrain throughout. Limited access, especially when bottoms are wet. Swamp rabbit, great blue heron rookery, black vulture roost. No developed facilities. Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area. (270) 753-6913 Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.  View Maps

    11. Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge   (7,271 acres);  Graves, Marshall and McCracken Counties., along an 18-mile stretch of Clarks River; nearest town is Benton. No established roads or trails. Clarks River is the newest National Wildlife Refuge. Land is still being purchased to complete projected size of 18,000 acres. Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing. (502) 527-5770. Owned by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 91 U.S. Hwy. 641 North, Benton, KY 42025; (270) 527-5770  View Maps

    12. Kentucky Lake WMA   (3,863 acres);  Calloway, Marshall, counties. Public areas consist of islands, mud flats and lowlands at back of bays and a narrow strip along much of Kentucky Lake shoreline. Access by boat and several TVA-access points and rural roads. Fishing and boating on Kentucky Lake. (270) 753-6913 Owned by TVA  View Maps

    13. Beechy Creek WMA   (119 acres);  Calloway County. One mile east of new Concord off Hwy. 444 and then Bellflower Road; borders portion of Kentucky Lake WMA area. Bottomland hardwoods, some fields. (270) 753-6913 Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    14. Fort Campbell Military Reservation   (36,113 acres);  Christian, Trigg counties; 15 miles south of Hopkinsville on US 41A. Hunting permits and information available at Bldg. #6645, near road intersection of Woodlawn and Lafayette.

    Vast system of inter-post roads, some hard surfaced. Terrain varies from gently rolling to steeply hilly, with a variety of forest wildlife and farm habitat, sinkholes and beaver lakes that attract wood ducks and shorebirds. Trout streams available and 2 lakes with warm water fish species (permit required). Post also provides courses for bird-dog field trials.

    Special hunting regulations. Contact info: Fort Campbell Military Reservation; Attn: Outdoor Recreation Branch, Hunting and Fishing Unit, Fort Campbell, KY 42223; (270) 798-2175. Owned by U.S. Army      View Maps

    15. Lake Barkley WMA   (4,146 acres);  Trigg and Lyon counties. Public lands consist primarily of islands in lake with one maintained as waterfowl refuge. Fishing, boating and other water-related sports. (270) 753-6913 Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    16. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area   (107,594 acres);  Trigg, Lyon counties, between Kentucky and Barkley lakes. Access by KY 453 (The Trace) and KY 80. Many secondary roads and trails within area.

    Terrain varies from gently rolling to fairly steep; much of area is forested with many clearings, old farm sites, plantings.

    Special hunting regulations. Scheduled field trials Sept. 1- March 31. For specific information, write Land Between the Lakes, Natural Resource Section, 100 Van Morgan Dr., Golden Pond, KY 42211-9001, or call (270) 924-2065. Hunter Use Permit ($20) required (Hunter Use Permit does NOT include LBL backcountry camping permit). Horseback riding on designated trails. Also hiking, camping, fishing, boating, nature and educational centers, captive elk and bison herd. Owned by U. S. Forest Service      View Maps

    17. Pennyrile State Forest   (14,935 acres);  Christian and Caldwell County, 8 miles south of Dawson Springs. Many trails, roads (some paved) within area. Hilly terrain, primarily timbered. Quality Deer Management: special regulations. Hiking trail. Food, lodging, camping and recreational facilities at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Fishing in Beshear, Pennyrile lakes. (270) 753-6913. Owned by Ky. Division of Forestry.  View Maps

    18. Tradewater WMA   (729 acres);  Hopkins-Christian county line, shares boundary with Pennyrile Forest. Access 1 mile south of Dawson Springs on KY 109; additional entry points on both sides of road ½ mile south of Tradewater River bridge. Steep, hilly terrain, some steep bluffs, almost completely forested. Area under Quality Deer Management regulations. Hiking-birding trail with unique rock overhangs, bluffs, small caves. (270) 753-6913 Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    19. Jones-Keeney WMA   (1,999 acres);  Caldwell County, between Princeton and Dawson Springs on US 62. Very few trails, roads within area. Hilly terrain, forested sections, old growth forest, some clearings in bottoms, on ridges. Scenic overlook. Bow and rifle ranges, rules posted. (270) 753-6913. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    Other. Lake Barkley State Resort Park   (2,186 acres);  Trigg County. The resort is 29 miles west of Hopkinsville. Take US 68W to KY 1489. Deer Quota hunt only in December. More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by Kentucky State Parks  View Maps

    Green River Region    Overview of hunting areas in this region

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    20. Clear Creek WMA   (858 acres);  Hopkins County. 5 miles southwest of Nebo on Utley Road of KY109. Consists of primarily wetlands with some shoreline. Offers waterfowl hunting, fishing in the main creek channel and bird watching opportunities. Contact 270-273-3568  View Maps

    21. Lee K. Nelson WMA   (60 acres);  Webster County, Two miles from Dixon, off Hobart Gardner Road. Gently rolling terrain, mostly forested in oak, hickory. Offering deer, turkey and small game hunting, has a small pond on the area. Limited parking. Gift to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from former wildlife biologist Lee K. Nelson. Contact manager on Higginson-Henry WMA for information at 270-389-3580  View Maps

    22. Higginson-Henry WMA   (5,450 acres);  Union County, Two miles east of Morganfield on KY 56. Rolling hills with hardwood patches, numerous small clearings, and wildlife plantings. Quality Deer Management: special regulations apply. Migratory waterfowl, some shore birds on the moist soil units, has good rabbit and quail hunting. The area has a wildlife refuge/outdoor learning center on tract 6 with moist soil units, interpretive hiking trails and various wildlife habitat vegetative plantings to view. Hiking on many old roads, 10 miles of trails; 80-acre lake with several improvements for bank fishing access. launching ramp, 2 smaller lakes, picnic areas. Camping on designated sites only. (270) 389-3580. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    23. Sloughs WMA   (10,633 acres);  (270) 827-2673, consists of 6 units in Henderson and Union counties. All except Sauerheber are open under statewide regulations for all hunting and trapping seasons. Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. Kentucky’s largest great blue heron rookery is on the area and up to 20,000 Canada geese and 10,000 ducks winter annually. Waterfowl blind 18 is handicap accessible.
  • Sauerheber Unit: 6.5 miles northwest of Geneva on KY 268. Refer to current Hunting and Trapping Guide for special regulations that apply to this unit.
  • Jenny Hole and Highland Creek units are divided by gravel road, 2.5 miles west of Smith Mills and 1.5 miles north of Uniontown on KY 136.
  • Ash Flats Unit: Located 3 miles northeast of Hebbardsville on Mason Landing Road.
  • Grassy Pond-Powells Lake Unit: Located 6 miles north of Uniontown and 12 miles west of Smith Mills on KY 136.
  • Cape Hills Unit: Located 1 mile north of Smith Mills. West access off Hwy. 136 on Martin-Martin Road near Smith Mills; East access off Mill Street, Smith Mills.  View Maps

    24. Green River State Forest   (1,117 acres);  The Green River State Forest consists of 1,106 acres located about five miles northeast of the town of Henderson in Henderson County. Directions: It lies north of U.S. 60 and west of Tscharner Road, two miles east of Henderson, Kentucky and adjoins the south side of the Green River near its junction with the Ohio River. Slightly over half of the property consists of bottomland (which includes about 65-70 acres of swampland), while the rest is gently sloping uplands. The area is open for hunting under the statewide seasons  View Maps

    25. L. B. Davison WMA   (134 acres);  Ohio County. The WMA is on the south side Hwy 919 about 2.5 miles east of the Hwy 878 junction and about 4 miles west of the Hwy 54 junction. Trail through area from old home place to river bottoms. Hilly terrain, some steep cliffs, almost completely forested, much in virgin hardwoods. Fishing and boating in bordering Rough River but no available boat ramp on area. Offers deer, turkey and squirrel hunting. . (270) 273-3568 or 3569. Gift to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from Mr. L. B. Davison  View Maps

    25. Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center   (10,913 acres);  Near Central City, Muhlenberg County, off of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway and US-431. Since this is an active military reservation, access is only by a strictly controlled and rigidly enforced system. (270) 338-8939 Owned by Kentucky National Guard  View Maps

    26. Peabody WMA   (46,768 acres);  Hopkins, Ohio, Muhlenberg counties (including the Joseph Fay Britt-White City unit in Hopkins County); numerous access points from KY 70, KY 369, KY 176, Pennyrile Parkway and US 62. Ohio County property is located mostly south of West Kentucky Parkway and between the Green River and KY 269. Numerous access points from KY 369.

    Sinclair tract contains a waterfowl refuge around Goose Lake that is closed from Oct. 15-March 15. In Ohio County the waterfowl refuge around South and Island lakes is also closed from Oct. 15-March 15.

    Rough terrain from swampland to high ridges and deep pits; primarily reclaimed coal-mined land with numerous excavated ridges and water-filled strip mine pits (visitors should be wary). Excellent birding and fishing opportunities. . Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. Horseback riding on trails in Muhlenberg County (Vogue tract) and Ohio County (Ken Hopewell tract) offering a ½ mile ride in each county.

    Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area, which is currently the Sinclair unit.

    A user permit ($15.00) required to enter the area for any type of use, can be purchased wherever Kentucky hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Area phone (270) 273-3568. Owned/leased by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources      View Maps

    27. Yellowbank WMA   (5,663 acres);  Breckinridge County, near Ohio River and Meade County line; 20 miles north of Hardinsburg on KY 259; 20 miles west of Brandenburg off KY 144 to KY 259. Steep to moderate sloping woodlands, hardwood forest and flat river bottom farmlands. Quality Deer Management: special regulations. Horseback riding on designated roads and trails only (about 25 miles) No off-road/field/woods horse use. Hiking trails (.6 miles, 2.5 miles loops) on tract 3 across from information station on Hwy 259 and a 1.2-mile loop trail accessed from tract 2. Self-guided demonstration area on tract 3 features habitat types, prairie grasses, wetlands. A 20-stop archery trail located at the end of campground is open to public. No broad head use allowed while target shooting, field tips only. Archery trail (¾ mile loop) is also nice hiking trail; all targets are off to the right of the trail for safe walking. Fishing in area ponds and on Yellowbank Creek, ramp at creek, which allows access to Ohio River. Visitors must observe posted area regulations; areas within Tract 1 closed Oct. 15-March 15. Waterfowl refuge marked by signs. Primitive camping on designated site only - primitive rest rooms in camp ground. Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated as tract 1 (north of highway 259) on the area. (270) 547-6856. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund Board  View Maps

    29. Rough River Lake WMA   (7,218 acres);  (3,425 land acres at summer pool): Portions of lake shoreline, Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin counties: Portions of lake shoreline, Breckinridge, Grayson counties; access by KY 737, 259, 108 and 79 and by boat. Rough terrain and high banks limit access to established areas. Wooded, with a few cleared fields. Hunters use care: areas surrounding public lands are heavily developed. Laurel Branch Campground open year-round; no camping on the management area. Camping, swimming, overnight accommodations at Rough River Dam State Resort Park, (270) 257-2311, fishing and boating in lake. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    30. Nolin River Lake WMA   (6,821 acres);  (6,582 land acres at summer pool): Portion of lake shoreline, Grayson, Edmonson, Hart counties; access by KY 88, 1214, 694 and 728, with many secondary roads leading to within a short distance of lake. Terrain is rolling to rugged, with a mixture of wooded areas and cleared fields, some wildlife food plots. Fishing, boating, other water sports on lake. Hunting in small isolated areas, mostly only accessible by boat. Nolin River Lake State Park campground open year-round. WMA area office (270) 646-5167. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    31. Barren River Lake WMA   (8,878 acres);  (10,100 land acres at summer pool): Barren, Allen counties, access from US 31E and KY 87, 98, 100 and 252, and by lake.

    Hilly to gently sloping terrain, with woodlands and cleared bottomlands maintained for wildlife.

    Peninsula Unit, Grass, Goose Mason and Narrows islands open to primitive weapons hunting only. Tail-Water Campground open year-round; no camping on management area. The Dry Creek unit is the mobility impaired designated area. WMA area office (270) 646-5167 or 746-7130. Boating, fishing on Barren Lake, camping, golf, horseback riding, swimming, lodge accommodations at nearby Barren River Lake State Resort Park . Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (270) 646-2055      View Maps

    32. Fort Knox Military Reservation   (109,684 acres);  Bullitt, Meade and Hardin counties, Thirty miles south of Louisville on US 31W. About 60 percent of area is open to hunting under special regulations. All users of the area must check in at Hunt Control Headquarters, Bldg. 112, on 11th Ave. and Binter Street. Since this is an active military reservation, access is only by a strictly controlled and rigidly enforced system. Approximately 120 miles of roads within area; maps required for each hunter. Rolling upland, broad ridge tops, narrow valleys with steep to sloping cliffs. Hardwood forests with associated open areas. Trout stream and several lakes available for fishing. Hunting and fishing permits required.

    Special regulations apply. Picnic and camping area at Camp Carleson. Area also features U.S. Gold Depository and Patton Museum. Contact Fort Knox Military Reservation, Attn: Hunt Control Office Fort Knox, KY 40121-5000 (502) 624-2712. Owned by U.S. Army      View Maps

    Other. Marrowbone State Forest and WMA   (1,548 acres);  Metcalfe and Cumberland counties. Marrowbone State Forest and WMA is located west of Burkesville, off KY 90. From Glasgow, Cumberland Parkway exit 14, take Hwy. 90 (southeast) 20 miles to near the Metcalfe/Cumberland county line. The main entrance is on the left (north) side of the road. There is additional access parking along Gordon Branch Road, Ed Turner Road, Lone Star Road, and Muse Road.

    Terrain is steep to very steep with narrow ridge tops and bottoms. The area is mostly in upland timber with some pine scattered throughout, and 50 acres of open bottomland. The shallow soils are somewhat excessively drained, shaly, and highly dissected. Populations of deer, turkey, squirrel, and furbearers exist on the area. Open to statewide hunting regulations. ATVs and horseback riding are prohibited.

    Contact information; (270)646-5167 Co-owned by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources and Ky. Division of Forestry.      View Maps

    Bluegrass Region    Overview of hunting areas in this region

       Explore the region with our interactive GIS map on the Kentucky Geographic Network

    33. Knobs State Forest and WMA   (1,551 acres);  Bullitt County. It is located 28 miles south of Louisville near Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest and the Camp Crooked Creek Boy Scout Camp. It is east of I-65 and south of Clermont, and may be accessed from the west via Pioneer Drive + Crooked Creek Road east of state route 61 and and via KY733 from the south. Boundaries are marked with State Forest and WMA markers as well as red blazing on trees.

    There are currently 3 small parking areas, two of which are on the right (south) side of Crooked Creek Road; the first is near the entrance and the second is further down and across the creek (there may be running water present, so use caution if attempting to cross). Crooked Creek Road may be closed or partially closed on and off until early October 2008. The area is still open to public use and people must continue to park only in designated parking lots. The SR733 access/parking lot is still open. The third parking area is at KY733. An information kiosk (board) is at the first parking area. There is a turnaround at the end of Crooked Creek Road.

    The best hunting opportunities are deer (limited to archery/crossbow), turkey, and squirrel due to the extensive (about 1500 acres) oak-hickory woodland. There are some fields on the area (about 45 acres) along Crooked Creek Road so rabbit or quail hunting may be fruitful. The area is currently open under statewide regulations applicable to Bullitt Co. Trapping is by permit only (call 502-477-9024 to apply).

    Do not park in the road or on roadsides; park in one of the three designated areas only.

    There are no ponds or lakes on the Knobs State Forest & WMA so fishing opportunities are restricted to Crooked Creek, which is intermittent (it dries up periodically). Thus fishing is not recommended. Owned by Kentucky Division of Forestry, portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund.      View Maps

    34. John C. Williams WMA   (390 acres);  Nelson County, Two miles southeast of Boston. From Bluegrass Parkway, take Exit 10, go north on Hwy. 52 about 1 mile to area on east side of Hwy. 52 after crossing Beech Fork. Flat terrain with open fields, wetlands, moist soil unit. Fishing opportunity in Beech Fork. (502) 477-9024. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.  View Maps

    35. Taylorsville Lake WMA   (10,350 acres);  Spencer, Anderson, Nelson counties, access off Highways. 44 and 248 E. of Taylorsville and by lake (6 boat ramps on lake). Hilly to gently sloping woodland terrain with open ridge tops. Flat Salt River bottoms, steep hillsides. Waterfowl refuge E. of Van Buren boat ramp. Wildlife viewing area near state park office. Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area. (502) 477-9024. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    36. Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA   (1,847 acres);  Madison County, Nine miles southeast of Richmond, from US 421 take Dreyfus Road east (Highway 3376,also called Bearwallow Road) at Kingston and proceed about 2 miles east. The WMA office is on the right, just before Muddy Creek Road (Paved road through center of area).

    Rolling to flat terrain with fields, wooded areas. Oak-hickory timber stands, cedar thickets. Fishing in area ponds for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish. Area used most for field trials, bird dog training, hiking, birding, trap and skeet shooting.

    Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area. Adm. bldg. available for conservation club groups. Berea, Fort Boonesborough State Park and Daniel Boone National Forest are nearby. (859) 986-4130. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources      View Maps

    37. T. N. Sullivan WMA   (146 acres);  Franklin County, 5.1 miles north of Frankfort, off US 127 on Hwy. 1262 (Sullivan Lane). Old fields and pastures. Provides foot access to Elkhorn Creek. (502) 535-6335. Owned by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    38. Blue Grass Army Depot   (14,517 acres);  Madison County, 4.5 miles south of Richmond on US 421. Rolling terrain with open fields and some woodlands along streams and other low areas. Two lakes available for fishing.

    Since this is an active military reservation, access is only by a strictly controlled and rigidly enforced system; special regulations apply. The dove hunt is by lottery drawing only.
    NEW FOR 2006: For hunting or fishing a $10.00 fee is required for a National Crime Information Center background check obtained at Blue Grass Army Depot. For more info contact Blue Grass Army Depot, 431 Battlefield Memorial Highway, Richmond, KY 40475-5010 Attn: Land Manager (859) 779-6528 or (859) 779-6328. Owned by U.S. Army      View Maps

    39. John A. Kleber WMA   (2,349 acres);  Owen, Franklin counties, on KY 368 (Cedar Road) between US 127 and KY 227. Steep hillsides, narrow ridge tops and floodplains with a combination of woods, brush and grasslands. Fishing in small pond. Site of annual Christmas Bird Count by Frankfort Bird Club and Frankfort Audubon Society. (502) 535-6335. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    40. Dr. James R. Rich WMA   (1,704 acres);  Owen County, accessed from KY 227, KY 1474 and Red Oak Road. Steep hillsides, ridge tops and floodplains with a combination of woods, brush and grasslands. (502) 535-6335. Owned by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    41. Kentucky River WMA   (2,620 acres);  Henry, Owen counties, One mile west of Gest (near Lock 3) on Hwy. 561; ½ mile south of Gest; 1 mile south of Gratz on Brown’s Bottom Road; 4 miles south of Gratz on KY 355. River flood plain and associated uplands, old fields and oak-hickory forest. Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area: Welch Tract - Hardin Bottoms. (502) 535-6335. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund.  View Maps

    42. Twin Eagle WMA   (167 acres);  Owen County, 4 miles northeast of Perry Park on KY 355. Steep Kentucky River terrace terrain with open land, sloughs, steep wooded hillsides. Fishing opportunities. (502) 535-6335. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    43. Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA   (1,110 acres);  Grant County, one-half mile southeast of Crittenden; from I-75 take Crittenden exit, follow US 25 south to left turn across railroad tracks to area. Level to rolling terrain with some steep hills, fields, woods. Nature trail through old hardwoods, one of state’s oldest forest stands. Trap, skeet, rifle and archery ranges. Universal access to small fishing lake. Adm. bldg. may be used by clubs, (859) 428-2262. Please call only 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri., Eastern. Fishing lakes, campgrounds nearby. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.  View Maps

    44. Mullins WMA   (254 acres);  Kenton County, One mile north of Crittenden on Eads Road. Level to rolling terrain, some steep hills, woods, grasslands. Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area, which is currently the whole wildlife management area. (859) 428-2262. Owned by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    45. Dr. Norman and Martha Adair WMA   (635 acres);  Boone County, US 127 north to KY 338 east., turn right onto Big Bone Church Road, parking behind Big Bone Baptist Church. Wooded to open rolling land with some bottomland. Big Bone Lick State Park nearby. (859) 428-2262. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and Adair family.  View Maps

    Other. Taylorsville Lake State Park   (1,594 acres);  Spencer, Anderson, Nelson counties, access off Highways. 44 and 248 east of Taylorsville and by lake (4 boat ramps on lake). Quota hunt only. More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by Kentucky State Parks  View Maps

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    46. Lewis County WMA   (1,201 acres);  Lewis County. Located along KY 8, ten miles west of South Shore, KY. Half of area is forested or shrub lands and the other half active croplands. Bulk of WMA is bottomlands situated along the Ohio River. Backwater flooding creates seasonal wetland areas. Open to wildlife watching, photography, fishing and hunting. No center fire rifles permitted for deer hunting. Phone is (606) 686-3312 or (606)474-8535.. This area is owned by the American Electric Power Company and leased to the Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resource for public access and hunting  View Maps

    47. Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge   (580 acres);  (3,200 acres in several islands, 2 islands in Kentucky, Lewis county: Manchester Island 1 and 2, and Brush Creek Island): Open during daylight hours for various outdoor recreation. Access by boat. Seasonal hunting on some islands; contact Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, P. O. Box 1811, Parkersburg, WV 26102; (304) 422-0752. Owned by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service  View Maps

    48. South Shore WMA   (98 acres);  Greenup County. Located north of US 23, on the eastern edge of the City of South Shore. Consists entirely of Ohio River bottomland. Twenty-two acres of seasonal wetland with the remainder being grassland and brushy tree rows. Open only to quota waterfowl hunting Nov. 15 - Jan. 15, annually. Center fire rifles or handguns may not be used for hunting at any time. Good opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife photography outside of the quota hunt period.

    The 95-acre South Shore WMA includes two shallow wetlands totaling about 20 acres. These wetlands attract a wide variety of waterfowl during the spring migration period. Wood ducks, black ducks, pintails, mallards, Canada geese, and green-winged and blue-winged teal are just some of the different waterfowl species encountered there during late winter and spring. Birdwatchers have also spotted bald eagles, northern harriers, American bitterns, great egrets, common snipe, herons and shorebirds around the area. Spring is an excellent time to see the males of various waterfowl species in their brilliant, breeding plumage.

    Three waterfowl blinds are available for wildlife viewing and photography every year beginning Feb. 1. The blinds will continue to be available for hunting only from autumn through the end of January. Blinds will remain open until the wetlands dry out, which usually occurs from late May to late June. Access to the blinds from the parking area near the WMA entrance is by foot travel only. Blinds are a one-quarter to a one-half mile walk from the parking area. Depending on the water levels, hip boots or chest-high waders are necessary to access blind No. 1. To avoid soggy feet, wear knee-high rubber boots to get the other two blinds. Each blind can accommodate most camera equipment and up to four people. Participants should bring portable seating with them.

    (606)474-8535, or (606)686-3312. Owned by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources      View Maps

    49. Fleming WMA   (1,907 acres);  Fleming County, from Flemingsburg, go north on Hwy. 57 to Hwy. 3301, take Hwy. 3301 to Hwy. 559, turn left toward Wallingford. Two entrances; watch for area signs. Oak-hickory woods, some croplands, woodland openings. Opportunities for fishing, hunting, and hiking. Horseback riding trails also. (859) 289-8564. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    50. Clay WMA   (6,458 acres);  Nicholas and Fleming counties, Eight miles northeast of Carlisle on KY 32. Take KY 3315 (Cassidy Creek Road) to area. Two entrances; watch for area signs. Steep to rolling terrain; woodlands, 1,700 cleared acres; Hunting and Fishing opportunities. Boat ramp on Licking River. Marietta Booth tract (800 acres) and Webb tract (120 acres) in Fleming County and Bailey Tract (621 acres) in Fleming County. Old roads, trails and miles of maintained roads. Horseback riding trails on main Nicholas County tract only.

    859-289-8564. This WMA is closed to the public during quota fox hunting field trials. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund.      View Maps

    51. Pioneer Weapons WMA   (8,030 acres);  Bath, Menifee counties, take Hwy. 211 south of Salt Lick to Forest Service Road 129 and travel it to area. Boat access from Cave Run Lake. Scenic Zilpo Road on area provides access to Cave Run Lake; access center area by FR 918 (Tater Knob Road)

    Almost completely forested with scattered openings. Rough terrain with some gently sloping areas on ridge tops/creek valleys. Trails and miles of maintained roads; view from restored fire tower. Camping permitted, check with U.S. Forest Service.

    Hunting limited to longbow, crossbow and muzzle-loading firearms only. One of few areas in nation where crossbow hunting is permitted. For hunting information contact Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources; additional information available from U.S. Forest Service, 1700 Bypass Road, Winchester, KY 40391; (606) 745-3100. Owned by U.S. Forest Service      View Maps

    52. Tygarts State Forest   (866 acres);   Carter County, west of and adjacent to Carter Caves State Resort Park off KY 182; county road on west edge of area, also accessible by short hike from state park. Hilly with some gently sloping ridge tops, forested in hardwoods. No developed/marked roads/trails. Lodging, recreational facilities at Carter Caves State Resort Park. Owned by Ky. Div. of Forestry  View Maps

    53. Grayson Lake WMA   (7,995 acres);  (7,991 acres in land at summer pool): Carter, Elliott counties, Seven miles south of Grayson, can be reached by KY 7, KY 1496 and by boat. Few primitive interior roads. Mainly hilly and steep, with some gently sloping upland areas and fairly flat creek bottoms. Mostly forested, primarily in hardwoods, with openings in most bottoms and upland flats. Hiking on 20-miles marked trail. Hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake. Horseback trails, campground with water and electrical hookup at adjacent Grayson Lake State Park, (606) 474-6856. Managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (local office: (606) 474-8535). Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (606) 474-5815  View Maps

    54. Yatesville Lake WMA   (13,123 acres);  (17,370 acres in land at summer pool): Lawrence County, Fifteen miles south of I-64. Take Hwy. 32 to Blaine or Hwy. 3 to KY 1 to KY 828. Watch for signs. Hilly, wooded terrain with fairly broad bottoms. Primarily hardwood forest with significant wetlands, openings. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake; hiking on marked trails (approximately 15 miles). Managed by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife (regional office: (606) 686-3312). Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (606) 686-2412  View Maps

    55. Dewey Lake WMA   (9,235 acres);  (9,870 acres in land at summer pool): Floyd County, shoreline portions, 6 miles east of Prestonsburg on KY 194 or by boat. Extremely steep and rugged; forested, primarily in hardwoods, with scattered openings. Quality Deer Management: special regulations. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake. Camping allowed only in corps-maintained campgrounds. Lodging, recreational activities, camping at nearby Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. (606) 789-4521. Managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    55. Paintsville Lake WMA   (11,254 acres);  (12,103 acres in land at summer pool): Johnson, Morgan counties, approximately 3 miles northwest of Paintsville on Hwy. 40, then Take Hwy. 2275 to Marina/Dam, Hwy. 580 to access west side of WMA or Hwy. 172 to access east side of WMA. Rolling hills, two-thirds in hardwood forest, some old fields, crop fields. Quality Deer Management: special regulations. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake. (606) 297-6312. Managed by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    57. Fishtrap Lake WMA   (13,059 acres);  (10,691 acres in land at summer pool): Pike County, shoreline portions. Travel US 460 south of Pikeville to KY 1789 to dam area, KY 1499 to upper lake. Can access by boat. Very steep, rough terrain with narrow ridges and valleys; completely forested, primarily in hardwoods, with scattered openings. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake. Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area. The contact phone number is (606)437-7496. Managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  View Maps

    Other. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park   (2,795 acres);  Greenup County. Greenbo Lake is on KY 1711, four miles west of KY 1, 18 miles north of I-64 from the Grayson exit. Quota hunt only. More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by Kentucky State Parks  View Maps

    Other. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park   (1,164 acres);  Floyd County. 45 miles west of Somerset. Jenny Wiley is located in Prestonsburg, off US 23/460 on KY 3. From I-64 West take the Mountain Parkway exit. From I-64 East take the US 23 South Exit. From I-75 north, take the Hal Rogers Parkway exit. From I-75 south, take the I-64 East exit.
    Limited Open deer hunt only. More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by Kentucky State Parks      View Maps

    Other. Twin Knobs Campground   (686 acres);  Rowan County. Beautiful mountains and a sparkling lake surround the 700-acre Twin Knobs campground. In Daniel Boone National Forest. 60 miles east of Lexington, KY., on Cave Run Lake. ADA hunting area. This area is only open during the quota hunt. Owned by U.S. Forest Service  View Maps

    Other. Yatesville Lake State Park and Lawrence County Recreation Area   (2,897 acres);  Lawrence County, 15 miles south of I-64. Take Hwy. 32 to Blaine or Hwy. 3 from Louisa. Limited Deer Hunt only. Portions of Lawrence County Recreation area, Lawrence County Park - Boones Landing, and Yatesville Lake State Park open to hunting except within 150 yards of any permanent building or Campground. State park office: (606) 686-2362 or (606) 686-3312 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.) More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by Kentucky State Parks  View Maps

    Other. Zilpo Campground   (221 acres);  Bath County. Located on a 355-acre wooded peninsula extending into Cave Run, In Daniel Boone National Forest. 60 miles east of Lexington, KY off I- 64, exit 123, on Cave Run Lake. ADA hunting area. This area is only open during the quota hunt. Owned by U.S. Forest Service  View Maps

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    50. Ashland WMA   (2,506 acres);  Lee County, off of Kentucky Highway 11, north of Beattyville. From Slade at the Mountain Parkway take Hwy 11 South 10 miles to the WMA on the right. Best access is from Hwy 11 or from Fixer Road (to access ridges) or Cave Fork Road (to access the hollow). Directions from Beattyville: take Hwy 11 North 7.0 miles to the WMA on the left. The 2,680 acre Ashland WMA lies in Northern Lee County just south of Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge.

    The area is almost entirely forested with extremely rugged, steep terrain and many high cliffs. Elevations range from 850 to 1,250 feet above sea level. Good to moderate populations of grouse, squirrel, furbearers, deer, turkey, and songbirds exist on the area. The hollow is surrounded by clifflines characteristic of this portion of the state. Several man-made waterholes provide habitat for many reptiles and amphibians.

    No ATV’s, camping, horseback riding, or rock climbing is allowed on the WMA. Public hunting is provided by an agreement between Ashland, Inc. and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The area is open under statewide regulations for all game species.      View Maps

    50. CONSOL of Kentucky WMA   (4,693 acres);  Floyd and Knott counties. CONSOL consists of eleven tracts. One of the larger tracts is northeast of Hindman and Mousie and is crossed by KY 550. CONSOL of Kentucky WMA is the result of a cooperative agreement between CONSOL Energy and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The 5,000-acre area includes approximately 90 percent hardwood forests and 10 percent reclaimed coal mine property. No active mining is ongoing on these parcels. This WMA has a noticeable population of elk, and is located near the site of one of the state's original elk releases. The area is open under statewide regulations for small game, turkey , elk and deer seasons. In addition to elk, the area contains deer, squirrels, rabbits, foxes, raccoons and a sizable population of turkeys. The majority of the area is within Elk Hunt Unit 3, with two small tracts located within Elk Hunt Unit 2.

    All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and horses will not be allowed on the management area.
      View Maps

    58. Jefferson National Forest   (857 acres);  Two portions of this national forest extend into Kentucky, 742 acres in Letcher County on KY 932 and 115 acres in Pike County, access also by trail up Vanover Hollow from KY 197. Both tracts on the Kentucky-Virginia border offer extremely steep and mountainous terrain. For camping check with owner. Owned by U.S. Forest Service  View Maps

    59. Hensley-Pine Mountain WMA   (4,849 acres);  Letcher County, with a small piece in Harlan County. Take Little Shepherd Trail (Trail 1679), 5 miles southwest of Whitesburg off US 119. Mountainous and steep, with narrow ridges and numerous rock outcroppings, entirely forested in mixed hardwoods. Sightseeing, hiking, on Little Shepherd Trail. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.  View Maps

    60. Carr Creek Lake WMA   (3,023 acres);  Knott County, 20 miles east of Hazard on KY 15. Rough, mountainous terrain, primarily forested with big hardwoods, some brushy areas. Camping allowed in Corps-maintained campgrounds only. Fishing, boating at Carr Creek Lake. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (606) 642-3308  View Maps

    61. Paul Van Booven WMA   (2,293 acres);  Breathitt County, Located off Kentucky 476. From Jackson - travel approximately 6 miles on Hwy 15 S, then east on Hwy 476 approximately 12 miles. At Breathitt/Perry County line, turn left on Buckhorn Creek Road and travel less than one mile to gated entrance on the right. Area is gated and access is by permission only. Directions from Hazard - travel approximately 7 miles east on Hwy 80, then west on Hwy 476 approximately 14 miles. Turn right on Buckhorn Creek road and follow directions above.

    Paul Van Booven WMA is located in southeast Breathitt County. The WMA consists of the 2,000 acres of reclaimed surface mined and forest land. The University of Kentucky owned property is the site of many ongoing research projects related to forest management and mine reclamation. Good to moderate populations of elk, quail, rabbits, deer, turkey and songbirds exist on the area.

    The area is open for hunting under statewide regulations.      View Maps

    62. Robinson Forest WMA   (12,304 acres);   (Breathitt, Knott, Perry counties). Robinson Forest is located east of Jackson and Clayhole. Head east of Clayhole on 476 about 8 miles, and turn on Little Buckhorn Road and the county line.

    The main block of this area is closed to all hunting. See map for open outlying areas in Breathitt and Perry county (Rose Branch, Little Caney Creek N, Bear branch, Fishtrap Branch, and Beaver Dam). See the Fall Hunting and Trapping Guide for additional information concerning hunting seasons. More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by University of Kentucky.      View Maps

    63. Howard WMA   (9,280 acres);  Breathitt County. 14 miles southwest of Salyersville on KY-30. Owned by Howard Land Management, LLC and Howard Family Limited Partnership. 606-435-6226  View Maps

    64. Buckhorn Lake WMA   (3,523 acres);  Lake shoreline in Perry County and Leslie KY 15 and KY 28 west from Hazard, KY 257 N. from Hyden; from Daniel Boone Parkway; take Hyden exit, turn left; 2 old roads follow lake shore; primary access by boat. Mountainous terrain, primarily forested with some open land in bottoms. Picnicking, swimming, boating facilities at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (606) 398-7154  View Maps

    65. Redbird WMA   (24,014 acres);  Leslie and Clay counties, 7 miles west of Hyden. Hilly to steep with gentle slopes in bottomlands and on ridge tops; mostly forested with approximately 100 acres of openings and 25 miles of improved hiking trails. No developed facilities. Mobility impaired access to permit holders on designated area, which is currently the Redbird Crest Trail. Contact phone (606) 878-9595 For camping check with owner. Within Daniel Boone National Forest. Owned by U.S. Forest Service  View Maps

    66. Burchell-Beech Creek WMA   (1,241 acres);  Clay County, 4.5 miles northeast of Manchester on Beech Creek and Littleton roads. From Hal Rogers Parkway, take Exit 20 to Manchester. Turn north onto US 421. Travel approximately 1.1 miles and turn right at the traffic light (Second Street). Turn left after crossing the bridge and travel Littleton Road (Railroad Road, Hwy 3432) for approximately 3 miles. Turn off Beech Creek road onto Burt Combs Lake Road.

    Sloping hills, ridge top flats, narrow valleys primarily in hardwood forests with some overgrown fields in bottoms. No roads within area. Fishing in 34-acre Bert Combs Lake for trout, channel catfish, bass, crappie, bluegill.

    Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources      View Maps

    67. Corrigan WMA   (54,838 acres);  Bell, Knox, and Leslie counties. Corrigan consists of several tracts in different counties. One of the larger tracts is west of Middlesboro and is crossed by Highway 74.

    Corrigan WMA is the result of a cooperative agreement between the landowner and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The 54,839-acre area consists of reclaimed surface-mined and forested land located in several disjointed tracts in Bell, Knox and Leslie Counties. Active surface mine sites, deep mines and other mining-related facilities are off limits to the public. Good to moderate populations of squirrel, rabbits, grouse, deer, turkey and songbirds exist on the area.

    The area is open under statewide regulations for small game, turkey, and deer seasons.      View Maps

    68. Kentenia State Forest   (4,075 acres);  Harlan County, take US 421, 3.5 miles north from intersection with US 119 to Trail 1679 (Little Shepherd Trail; only road through area). Mountainous, steep terrain, with narrow ridge tops and numerous rock outcroppings; completely forested, primarily in hardwoods. Also sightseeing and hiking on Little Shepherd Trail. Owned by Ky. Division of Forestry  View Maps

    69. Stone Mountain WMA and State Natural Area   (1,017 acres);   Harlan County. From Harlan travel approximately 13 miles southeast on Hwy 421 to the property on the right. There are 2 access points. The first access is directly off Hwy 421; approximately halfway up the mountain there is a sharp curve, just past this curve is a parking area on the right. Access to the parking area should be made when coming down the hill or exiting the parking area should only be made up the hill due to a blind spot on Hwy 421 and the angle of the drive. The second access is a dirt road at the top of the hill that turns to the right. Follow this road 1.2 miles to the property; a minimum of a 2-wheel drive truck is recommended for ground clearance.

    Steep, mountainous terrain, is entirely forested with the exception of a dry man-made lakebed. Good to moderate populations of squirrel, rabbits, deer, turkey and songbirds exist on the area.

    The area is open under statewide regulations for small game, turkey, and deer seasons. Purchased with Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation funds and is jointly owned and managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission.      View Maps

    70. Cranks Creek WMA   (2,155 acres);  Harlan County, 15 miles southeast of Harlan on Stone Mountain Road. (off US 421). No roads within area. Mountainous, extremely steep terrain with long, deep hollows, heavily forested, primarily in hardwoods. No camping. Fishing in Herb Smith Lake; rental boats available at Stone Mountain boat dock. Picnicking at adjoining Stone Mountain, a scenic gorge area. The 600-acre Smith-Young tract (a gift from Mr. Phillip Smith and Mack Young) connects the original tract with the 190-acre Hedrick tract (gift from Herman Hedrick), which includes the unique wagon road tunnel at the top of Stone Mountain. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    71. Martins Fork Lake WMA   (1,147 acres);  Harlan County, From Harlan take US 421 to Hwy. 987, approximately 4 miles to lake. Mountainous terrain, forested primarily in second growth hardwoods. No roads within area. Fishing, boating in 340-acre Martins Fork Lake. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    72. Martins Fork WMA and State Natural Area   (1,599 acres);  Harlan County. The property borders the eastern boundaries of Shillalah Creek WMA and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Gated access located on Hwy 987, approximately 5 miles east of the Bell County line. Access is by foot traffic only. Hunting is open under statewide seasons. Management of this site is shared between the Kentucky Division of Water Wild Rivers Program, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission.  View Maps

    73. Shillalah Creek WMA   (2,575 acres);  Bell and Harlan counties, along Brush Mountain north of Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. From Pineville, take US 119 north approximately 10 miles to Hwy. 987, then S. to Cubage to Mill Branch-Hensley Flats Road (undeveloped road requires 4WD); from Hwy. 119, take Hwy. 1344 to end, turn left onto Hwy. 217, travel ¼ mile to Park Service road. Mature forest, extremely rugged, steep terrain, many high cliffs. Fishing opportunities for brook trout. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    74. Begley WMA   (31,072 acres);  Bell, Harlan and Leslie counties. Starting at the intersection of Kentucky Route 2058 and Route 421 near Helton/Manchester, the boundary proceeds south along Route 421 to the intersection of Route 421 and Route 221. The boundary then proceeds west along Route 221 to the intersection of Route 221 and Route 66. The boundary then goes north following Route 66 to the intersection of Route 66 and Route 1850, then east along Route 1850 to the intersection of Route 1850 and Route 1780 at Warbranch. The boundary then proceeds south on Route 1780 to the intersection of Route 2058 near Spruce Pine, then east on Route 2058 back to Route 421 at Helton. Big Run road along 221 at the Bell/Harlan line and off of 2011 is an access point to Begley Wma.

    Begley WMA is the result of a cooperative agreement between Begley Properties, LLC and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

    Reclaimed surface mined and forested land. Active surface mine sites, deep mines and the coal washing facility are off limits to the public. Owned by Begley Properties, LLC      View Maps

    75. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA   (3,512 acres);  Bell County, 4 miles west of Pineville on KY 92, borders Kentucky Ridge State Forest. Access roads closed except during open hunting seasons. Mountainous terrain, primarily forested with some early succession stages on reclaimed mining land. 606-337-9317 Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and Ky. Div. of Forestry, portions purchased with funds from the Heritage Lands Conservation Fund  View Maps

    76. Kentucky Ridge State Forest   (11,406 acres);  Bell County, 5 miles southwest of Pineville on KY 190; fire trails provide limited access to interior of area. Mountainous terrain, primarily forested. Recreational opportunities and lodging at Pine Mountain State Resort Park; many scenic overlooks in area. Owned by Ky. Div. of Forestry  View Maps

    78. Mill Creek WMA   (13,009 acres);  Jackson County, Two miles south of McKee. Primarily hilly with steep slopes and long, narrow ridge tops, with flats only in bottoms and on tops of ridges. Mostly forested with approximately 30 acres of openings. No developed facilities. Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area. The mobility impaired access area consists of the U. S. Forest Service trails that are open to ATVs which includes the Sheltowee Trace trail and Renfro Loop Trail on the Southwest end of the WMA. For camping check with owner. Owned by U.S. Forest Service  View Maps

    79. Daniel Boone National Forest   (638,529 acres);  From Tenn. line in McCreary County north to Fleming and Lewis counties. Many US, state and county roads lead into and across area; forest roads, marked hiking trails in many sections.

    Primarily mountainous with many sections quite steep and rugged, but with some fairly flat river and creek bottoms and ridge tops. Migratory waterfowl, bald eagles often seen around Cave Run and Laurel lakes. Many trout streams, small lakes throughout, several rivers offer float fishing.

    Several recreational areas maintained by U.S. Forest Service offer camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback trails, etc. Maps, additional information available from U. S. Forest Service,1700 Bypass Road, Winchester, KY 40391.(859) 745-3100 NOTE: Much land within forest boundaries is still privately owned and permission should be obtained before entering these private holdings. Owned by U. S. Forest Service      View Maps

    80. Cane Creek WMA   (6,691 acres);  Laurel County, approximately 15 miles west of London. To the southern portion, from London: Travel 11 miles southwest on Hwy 192. Use map to access desired destination. To the northern portion, from London: Take Hwy 192 west approximately 6 miles. Turn right on Line Creek-Cold Hill Road (FR 56). Travel 2.7 miles and bear left on FR 119 (gravel road). Travel 5.9 miles to the WMA on the left.

    Access by interior roads. Primarily hilly, steep terrain, mostly forested with only a few openings. No developed facilities. For camping check with owner. Within Daniel Boone National Forest. 606-878-9595 Owned by U.S. Forest Service      View Maps

    81. Beaver Creek WMA   (17,753 acres);  McCreary and Pulaski counties. One mile north of Greenwood off US 27 to Bauer A Road. Gravel road through center, several ridge and valley dirt trails within area.

    Steep, mountainous terrain in mixed hardwoods, approximately 150 acres of open fields. Opportunities for trout fishing and sightseeing. Within Daniel Boone National Forest. Beaver Creek Wilderness Area within WMA. No developed facilities.

    Area is under quality deer management regulations. For camping, check with owner. Owned by U.S. Forest Service. KDFWR regional office (606) 376-8083      View Maps

    81. Dennis-Gray WMA   (102 acres);  Adair County, borders Green River Lake. Access on Hwy. 206,1 mi. E. of Hwy. 206/76 intersection, and on Hwy. 551, 3 mi. N. Of Hwy. 551/76 intersection. (270) 465-5039. Canoe access on Casey Creek on the Northern Tract. Owned by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources.  View Maps

    82. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area   (30,301 acres);  McCreary County, US 27 south, then west on KY 92 to regional office in Stearns. Majority of area is in Tennessee and exceeds 55,000 acres. Extremely mountainous with steep cliffs, deep gorges. Camping, hiking near South Fork of Cumberland River; canoeing, fishing. Check with park staff about designated safety zones around high-use visitor facilities where hunting is not permitted. For map, additional information, contact Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, 4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, TN 37841; (423) 569-9778 or Ky. Visitor Center, (606) 376-5073. Owned by National Park Service.  View Maps

    83. Lake Cumberland WMA   (53,525 acres);  (39,484 acres in land at summer pool): Lake shoreline in Pulaski, Russell, Wayne, Clinton, McCreary counties. Fishing in Poynter, Clifty, Coldwater creeks: 10 miles west of Somerset on Hwy. 80, then 7 miles on Piney Grove Road; Caney Fork Creek: 8 miles northeast of Jamestown on KY 619; many other access points, roads and trails around lake.

    Gently sloping creek bottoms to steep ridges, hardwood forests, old farmlands, wildlife plantings. Fishing and hiking. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake.

    Mobility impaired access to permit holders in designated area. For camping, check with owner. Camping facilities and horseback riding trails available at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Fish and Wildlife regional office: (606) 376-8083. Lake Cumberland State Resort Park and General Burnside State Park are nearby. Owned by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers      View Maps

    84. Dale Hollow Lake WMA   (5,651 acres);  Lake shoreline in Cumberland, Clinton counties. Access at end of Scott-Finley Road off Hwy. 449 and end of Casey Branch Road off Hwy. 61 and by boat. Terrain varies from gently rolling creek bottoms to steep ridges. Fishing, boating; camping, recreational facilities at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (931) 243-3136  View Maps

    84. Mud Camp Creek WMA   (572 acres);  Cumberland County, 5½ miles west of Burkesville on KY 90, then left 4 miles on Hwy. 100 to Wisdom Road. Access off Wisdom Road on old county road by wading Mud Camp Creek. Terrain varies from steep, narrow forested ridges to narrow valleys. Approximately 40 acres of open land along Cumberland River. No maintained roads or developed facilities. No vehicles allowed. Fishing, hiking. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources  View Maps

    86. R. F. Tarter WMA   (1,171 acres);  Adair, Russell counties. Access from Damron Creek Road in northeast Adair County: from Hwy 206 take Dunville Road 2.6 miles, turn right on Damron Creek Road and travel 2.4 miles to WMA; or in northern Russell County, travel 3.8 miles on Damron Creek Road from Hwy 127. Terrain is steep with broad, forested ridges and narrow valleys. Approximately 30 acres of open land along Damron Creek Road. No maintained roads or developed facilities. Variety of songbirds and reptiles. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.  View Maps

    88. Green River Lake WMA   (21,355 acres);  Taylor, Adair counties, Ten miles south of Campbellsville along shoreline of Green River Lake. Gently rolling terrain with flat bottoms and ridge tops. Mixed hardwoods with cleared areas in agricultural crops and wildlife food plots. Area under Quality Deer Management regulations. Camping in designated areas only. KDFWR district office: (270) 465-5039. Boating, fishing at Green River Lake State Park. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  View Maps

    89. Cedar Creek Lake WMA   (1,590 acres);  Lincoln County. West of Crab Orchard on US 150. Directions from Stanford - travel east on US 150 8 miles to the dam. Boat launch ramps are located on Connector Road off of US 150, east of the dam, Old US 150, and Cowan Road, off of Hwy 1770.

    Cedar Creek Lake WMA surrounds the 784-acre Cedar Creek Lake. The topography consists of gently sloping hills in a 300-ft buffer zone around the lake. Approximately 400 acres are forested and 400 acres are in an open condition. Elevations range from 880 to 1,00 feet above sea level. Good to moderate populations of squirrel, rabbits and songbirds exist on the area. Good to moderate numbers of waterfowl use the lake during spring and fall migration.

    The area is open under statewide regulations for small game and waterfowl but is not open to modern gun deer season.. See the Fall Hunting and Trapping Guide for additional information concerning hunting seasons      View Maps

    90. Dix River WMA   (401 acres);  Lincoln County. From Stanford travel approximately 10 miles east on Hwy 150; turn left on KY 39 and travel 1.75 miles to WMA on right; or turn right on 3246 (Falls Lick Road) and travel 2/3 mile to parking area on the right. Directions from Mt. Vernon – travel approximately 14 miles west on Hwy 150; right on KY 39 for travel 1.75 miles to WMA on right; or turn right on 3246 (Falls Lick Road) and travel 2/3 mile to parking area on the right..

    Dix River WMA is located in east central Lincoln County and consists of the 400 acres. The topography consists of flat bottomlands and the majority of the property is bounded by Dix River and Mud Lick Creek. Approximately 120 acres are forested and 280 acres are in an open condition. Elevations range from 850 to 880 feet above sea level. Good to moderate populations of squirrel, rabbits and songbirds exist on the area.

    The area is open under statewide regulations for small game, turkey, and deer seasons with the exception of modern gun deer season. See the Fall Hunting and Trapping Guide for additional information concerning hunting seasons.      View Maps

    91. Hidden Valley Training Area   (551 acres);  Powell County. The area is located west of Stanton, KY, near Westbend on Hidden Valley Road. Directions from Clay City: From the intersection of Hwy 82 travel North on Hwy 15 3.1 miles. Turn Left on Hidden Valley Road and travel 1.0 mile to the area.

    This 542 acre hunting area lies in Northeastern Powell County. The area is mostly forested but also encompasses approximately 150 acres of open land and the terrain ranges from gently sloping to moderately steep hillsides. Elevations range from 600 to 850 feet above sea level.

    No ATV’s, camping, or horseback riding is allowed on the area. Public hunting is provided by an agreement between the Kentucky National Guard and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. 606-878-9595 Owned by Kentucky National Guard. The area is occasionally utilized by the Kentucky National Guard for training purposes and visitors should make adjustments to their schedule as necessary.

    The Kentucky National Guard’s Hidden Valley Training Area will be open to the public for archery and crossbow deer hunting from Oct. 15, 2008 through Jan. 19, 2009. The area will close to the public due to military training activities on Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 19.       View Maps

    100. Graham WMA   (16,204 acres);  Clay, Bell, Knox, and Leslie counties. The area lies between KY 66 and U.S. 421 south of Hal Rogers Parkway in the area where Clay, Bell and Leslie counties meet. The area is a mixture of mature hardwoods and reclaimed coal mining land. The strip benches and other remains of mining on portions of Graham WMA should make the property an easier place to hunt compared to the topography of the surrounding area.

    The area is open to statewide regulations for deer, turkey, small game hunting. There are few viable fishing opportunities on the area. Be sure to follow all signage as some areas are off-limits to the public. Roughly three-quarters of this area is part of the Begley WMA/Daniel Boone National Forest Limited Entry Area for elk hunting while the remainder is open to at-large elk hunting. The portions of the area open to at-large elk hunting mainly lie west of KY 66 and north of KY 1850.      View Maps

    111. Knott County Elk Management Unit   (26,436 acres);  (Knott County) Starting at the intersection of State Hwys 7 and 899 south of Dema, the boundary then proceeds south along 899 to the intersection with State Hwy 160 near Brinkley, then south on State Hwy 160 to the intersection of State Hwy 160 and State Hwy 582 near Littcarr, then east on State Hwy 582 to the intersection of State Hwys 582 and 7. The boundary then proceeds north on State Hwy 7 to the intersection with State Hwy 899, thus completing the boundary.

    This area is only for the postseason quota hunt Jan. 24 - Feb. 6 2009 for antlerless elk on private land. You must have permission from the landowner. Hunters must have been drawn for this hunt.

    Public Hunting areas shall be closed to elk hunting during this season      View Maps

    112. Stoney Fork Elk Management Unit   (98,509 acres);  (Bell, Harlan, Knox, Clay, Whitley) Starting at the intersection of State Hwy 2058 and US Hwy 421 near Helton, the boundary then proceeds south along US Hwy 421 to the intersection of US Hwy 421 and US Hwy 119 near Harlan, then west along US Hwy 119 to the intersection of US Hwy 119 and US Hwy 25E. The boundary then goes north following US Hwy 25E to the intersection with State Hwy 66, then north on State Hwy 66 to the intersection of State Hwys 66 and 1850, then east along State Hwy 1850 to the intersection of State Hwys 1850 and 1780 at Warbranch. The boundary then proceeds south on State Hwy 1780 to its intersection with State Hwy 2058 near Spruce Pine, then east on State Hwy 2058 back to US Hwy 421 at Helton, thus completing the boundary.
    This area is only for the postseason quota hunt Jan. 24 - Feb. 6 2009 for antlerless elk on private land. You must have permission from the landowner. Hunters must have been drawn for this hunt.

    Public Hunting areas shall be closed to elk hunting during this season      View Maps

    Other. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park   (3,143 acres);   Cumberland and Clinton counties. From I-65 exit at the Cumberland Pkwy (Exit 43) and take KY 90 E at Glasgow. Quota hunt only. More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by Kentucky State Parks  View Maps

    Other. Green River Lake State Park   (1,045 acres);  Taylor County. Green River Lake State Park is south of Campbellsville on KY 55 . Quota hunt only. More information is available by calling the KDFWR Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Owned by Kentucky State Parks  View Maps

    A Guide to Public Hunting Areas in Kentucky

     For more information

    Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Web site

    #1 Sportsman’s Lane

    Frankfort, KY 40601

    (800) 858-1549

    Big South Fork National Recreation Area Web site

    4564 Leatherwood Drive

    Oneida, TN 37841

    (606) 376-5073

    Blue Grass Army Depot

    2091 Kingston Highway

    Richmond, KY 40475-5010

    Attn: Land Manager

    (859) 625-6420

    Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Web site

    91 U.S. Hwy. 641 North

    Benton, KY 42025

    (270) 527-5770

     

    Daniel Boone National Forest  Web site

    1700 Bypass Road

    Winchester, KY 40391

    (859) 745-3100

    Fort Campbell Military Reservation

    Attn: Outdoor Recreation Branch

    Hunting and Fishing Unit

    Fort Campbell, KY 42223

    (270) 798-2175

    Fort Knox Military Reservation

    Attn: Hunt Control Office

    Fort Knox, KY 40121-5000

    (502) 624-2712

    Kentucky State Parks   Web site

    (800) 255-PARK

    (255-7275)

    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area  Web site

    100 Van Morgan Drive

    Golden Pond, KY 42211

    (270) 924-2065

    Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge  Web site

    P.O. Box 1811

    Parkersburg, WV 26182-1811

    (304) 422-0752

    Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Web site

    4343 Hwy. 157

    Union City, TN 38261

    (731) 538-2481

    U. S. Army Corps of Engineers:

    Huntington District  Web site

    (304) 529-5453

    (Dewey, Fishtrap, Grayson, Paintsville, Yatesville lakes)

    Louisville District Web Site  

    (502) 582-5736

    (Barren, Buckhorn, Carr Fork, Cave Run, Green River, Nolin River, Rough River, Taylorsville lakes)

    Nashville District  Web Site

    (615) 736-5181

    (Barkley, Cumberland, Dale Hollow, Laurel, Martins Fork lakes)

     

    KENTUCKY SPORTSMEN PAY FOR CONSERVATION

    The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is funded through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and boat registration fees. It receives no general fund tax dollars.

    The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities.

    If you feel you have been discriminated against by this department, contact the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601; phone (800) 858-1549.

     

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