Western Kentucky Tour

Grayson Lake WMA

14,763 acres in Carter Co. and Elliott Co. This area has a few primitive interior roads. It is mainly hilly and steep, with some gently sloping upland areas and fairly flat creek bottoms. The area is mostly forested with some abandoned fields and food plots. Deer, squirrel, raccoon,

Yatesville Lake WMA

12,764 acres in Lawrence Co. This area consists of hilly, wooded terrain with old fields. An observation area is located above reconstructed wetlands. Squirrel, grouse, deer, rabbit, quail, woodcock, turkey, raccoon, and numerous songbirds can be found here. No ATVs or camping are allowed on the management area.

Paintsville Lake WMA

sympaints.gif 12,404 acres in Johnson Co. and Morgan Co.

Dewey Lake WMA

9,750 acres: Portions of lake shoreline in Floyd Co.

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

Kentucky Ridge State Forest WMA

11,363 acres in Bell Co. Fire trails provide limited access to the interior of this area. The terrain is mountainous and primarily forested. Squirrel and grouse can be found here. Recreational opportunities and lodging are available at Pine Mountain State Resort Park. There are many scenic overlooks in area. Kentucky Ridge State Forest is located 5 mi. SW of Pineville on KY 190.

Beech Creek WMA

1,260 acres in Clay Co. There are no roads within this area, which consists of sloping hills, ridge top flats, narrow valleys primarily in hardwood forests with some overgrown fields in bottoms. Squirrel, deer, rabbit, fox, raccoon, groundhog, and grouse can be found here. Fishing for trout, channel catfish, bass, crappie, and bluegill is allowed in 34-acre Bert Combs Lake. No camping.

Buckhorn Lake WMA

symbuck.gif 3,482 acres: Portions of lake shoreline, Perry Co. There are two old roads which follow the lake shore, but primary access is by boat. The terrain is mountainous and is primarily forested with some open land in bottoms. Squirrel, grouse,

Big South Fork River Recreation Area

34,000 acres in McCreary Co. This nearly completely forested area is extremely mountainous with steep cliffs and deep gorges. Squirrel, rabbit, quail, grouse, raccoon, and deer can be found here. Camping, hiking, canoeing, and fishing are available. Take US 27 S, then W on KY 92 to the regional office in Stearns.

Beaver Creek WMA

17,347 acres in McCreary Co. and Pulaski Co.

Cane Creek WMA

6,672 acres in Laurel Co. Cane Creek WMA is primarily hilly with steep terrain and mostly forested with only a few openings. Deer, turkey, grouse, and squirrel can be found here. There are no developed facilities. For camping check with owner. The area is located within the Daniel Boone National Forest approximately 15 mi. W of London. Owned by U.S. Forest Service.

13,558 acres in Jackson Co.

13,558 acres in Jackson Co. This area is primarily hilly with steep slopes and long, narrow ridge tops, with flats only in bottoms and on tops of ridges. It is mostly forested with approximately 30 acres of openings. Deer, turkey, raccoon, squirrel, grouse, quail, rabbit, and squirrel can be found here. There are no developed facilities. For camping check with owner.

Daniel Boone National Forest

670,000 acres in From Tenn. line in McCreary Co. N to Fleming Co. and Lewis Co. Many US, state and county roads lead into and cross this area, which also has forest roads and marked hiking trails in many sections. It is primarily mountainous with many sections that are quite steep and rugged, but with some fairly flat

Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area

7,610 acres in Bath Co. and Menifee Co.

Olympia State Forest WMA

780 acres in Bath Co. There are no established roads or trails within this area. The terrain is steep, mountainous, and completely forested. Squirrel, deer, grouse, and raccoon can be found here. Olympia State Forest is reached by an unimproved road SE from Olympia Springs (between Olympia and Sudith on KY 36). Owned by Ky. Div. of Forestry.
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