Shillalah Creek WMA

2,640 acres in Bell Co. and Harlan Co.

This area of old-growth forest is an extremely rugged, steep
terrain with many high cliffs. Turkey, deer, raccoon, squirrel, and grouse can be found here.

Shillalah Creek WMA is located along Brush Mountain N of Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. From Pineville, take US 119 N approximately 10 mi. to Hwy. 987, then S to Cubage to
Mill Branch-Hensley Flats Rd. This is an undeveloped road which requires 4WD.

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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