Jones-Keeney WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 2055 acres
Location: Caldwell
Contact: (270) 753-6913
Elevation: minimum 390 feet, maximum 688 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.1497, Longitude W -87.7599
Area Habitat: open land 1.12%, forest 98.83%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.00%.

Regulations

Spring Hunting: Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county.


Shooting Range: A person shall not target practice, sight in a firearm, or discharge a firearm in any area except the shooting range. Shooting multiple projectile shells is not permitted on Tube Ranges. Club Ranges are off-limits unless authorized by an approved event with a club range safety officer. A person shall not discharge a firearm within 100 yards of a residence or occupied building, whether or not the building is on the WMA.

Prohibited Activities

  • Damage a tree or shrub (No installation of targets on trees or shrubs)
  • Dump trash or litter (Clean up targets and spent shells)
  • Deface or destroy a signs
  • Pose a risk to persons or property (Shooters responsible for ensuring adequate backstop)
  • Engage in an activity which could unreasonably interfere with other uses or users of the area

Directions & Description

Between Princeton and Dawson Springs on US 62. From I-69 accessed via exit 13 (KY-293 Providence/Princeton or exit 24 KY-109 Providence/ Dawson Springs.

Very few trails, roads within area. Hilly terrain, forested sections, old growth forest, some clearings in bottoms, on ridges. Scenic overlook. Bow and rifle ranges, rules posted.

Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.