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Public hunting land increases by 4,600 acres

Public hunting land increases by 4,600 acres

By Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Public land hunting opportunities in Kentucky just grew by more than 4,600 acres with the opening of six new properties.

Newly opened properties include one new wildlife management area in Nelson and LaRue counties, plus additions to five existing wildlife management areas.

“Our surveys show that sportsmen and sportswomen want more places where they can hunt and fish,” Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Gregory K. Johnson said. “These new public lands help us work toward that goal.” 

The newest wildlife management area (WMA) is Rolling Fork River WMA, Frasiur and Theresa Reesor Family Tract, in Nelson and LaRue counties. The nearly 2,900-acre area bisected by the Rolling Fork River, features a mix of heavy forested hillsides and fallow fields. It will be open to hunting under statewide regulations, including modern gun season for deer.

Additions to existing properties include:

• Big Rivers WMA and State Forest, 842 acres in Crittenden County
• Clay WMA, addition to the Justice Tract, 148 acres in Bath County
• Kleber WMA, 505 acres in Owen County
• Kentucky River WMA, 70 acres in Owen County and 5 acres in Henry County
• Boatwright WMA, 217 acres in Ballard County

Hunting regulations for each addition are the same as the main wildlife management area. Maps and additional information about each area may be found online.

An additional area, Rockcastle River WMA in Pulaski County, is still being prepared and currently is not open for the public. Its opening will be announced at a later date.

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