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Robinson Forest WMA

15,000 acres in Breathitt Co., Knott Co., and Perry Co.

Robinson Forest and Cyprus Amax WMAs are the result of a unique partnership of the University of Kentucky, Cyprus Amax Minerals Corp. and the Ky. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. This area is a unique example of an old growth forest ecosystem on the Cumberland Plateau. Black bear, deer, turkey, grouse, and numerous songbirds and other forest species can be found here. A 10,000-acre block is refuged. The remaining acreage in 3 blocks is open to public hunting. User permit ($10) and liability waiver required; also valid for Cyprus Amax WMA.

From Jackson, travel south on Hwy. 15 to Lost Creek; turn east on Hwy. 476 and travel approximately 8 m. to left turn onto gravel Buckhorn Creek Rd., proceed approximately 3 mi. to Camp Robinson (UK work station) on Clemons Fork Rd., or from Hwy. 80 between Hazard and Hindman, turn west onto Hwy. 476 to Breathitt Co. line, travel approximately 1 mi. to right turn onto gravel Buckhorn Creek Rd. and proceed as stated above.

Owned by the University of Kentucky. ( http://www.uky.edu )

For more information please visit the Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources website: http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us

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