Martins Fork WMA and State Natural Area

WMA Overview

Size: 1599 acres
Location: Harlan
Contact: (606) 654-2533
Elevation: minimum 1575 feet, maximum 3074 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.7004, Longitude W -83.4013
Area Habitat: open land 0.75%, forest 99.00%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.00%.

Regulations

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

Directions & Description

The property borders the eastern boundaries of Shillalah Creek WMA and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. From Harlan, take US-421S to KY-987, watch for signs to Martinโ€™s Fork Lake. Gated access located on KY-987, approximately 5 miles east of the Bell County line.

Access is by foot traffic only. Hunting is open under statewide seasons. Management of this site is shared between the Kentucky Division of Water Wild Rivers Program, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission.