2,556 acres in Owen Co. and Franklin Co.
Abundant hiking trails are available within this area. The main trails are passable by pickup in dry weather. The terrain consists of steep hillsides, narrow ridge tops, and floodplains with a combination of woods, brush, grasslands and wildlife food plots.
Quail, deer, squirrel, rabbit, turkey, groundhog, and raccoon can be found here. Bluegill fishing is allowed in a small pond and Cedar Creek. Hiking is available along rock-bottom creeks and high ridges. Primitive camping is allowed throughout the area. This area is the site of the annual Christmas Bird Count by Frankfort Bird Club and Frankfort Audubon Society. For more information contact the WMA manager at (502) 535-6335.
John A. Kleber WMA is located on KY 368 (Cedar Rd.) between US 127 and KY 227.
Owned by Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources.
For more information please visit the website: http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/
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