7,610 acres in Bath Co. and Menifee Co.
This area is almost completely forested with scattered openings. Terrain is rough with some gently sloping areas on ridge tops and creek valleys. Deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel, fox, and raccoon can be found here. There are trails and miles of maintained roads and a view from a restored fire tower. Camping is permitted--check with U.S. Forest Service. HUNTING LIMITED TO LONGBOW, CROSSBOW AND MUZZLE-LOADING FIREARMS ONLY. This is one of the few areas in the nation where crossbow hunting is permitted.
To get to Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area, take Hwy. 211 S of Salt Lick to Forest Service Rd. 129, follow Forest Service Rd. 129 to area. It can also be reached by boat from Cave Run Lake. Scenic Zilpo Rd. on this area provides access to Cave Run Lake. Access to the center of the area is by Forest Rd. 918 (Tater Knob Rd.)
For hunting information contact Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources; additional information available from U.S. Forest Service, Winchester, KY 40391. Owned by U.S. Forest
Service.
For more information please visit the website: http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/
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