Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Kentucky
Kentucky doesn’t have an abundance of public hunting land (roughly five percent of the state is publicly owned) but it...
Kentucky doesn’t have an abundance of public hunting land (roughly five percent of the state is publicly owned) but it does have a variety of access options including excellent fishing options along river systems.
Boatwright Wildlife Management Area
• 8,389 acres
• Abundant wetlands afford good waterfowl hunting
• Oxbow lakes offer fishing opportunities
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area
• 107,594 acres
• Excellent deer, turkey and small game hunting
• Fishing opportunities on creaks, rivers, and lakes
• 6,900 acres
• Boat ramps provide access to Licking River
• Deer and turkey hunting opportunities
Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area
• 7,700 acres in southeast Kansas
• Vast timbered areas (95 percent forested)
• Only bow, crossbow and muzzleloader hunting permitted
• 708,000 acres
• Spread across 21 counties
• Good deer, turkey and small-game hunting opportunities
Find more public land access opportunities with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Hunt Planner.
Photo: Daniel Boone National Forest
Photo credit: flickr
