University of the Cumberlands WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 10275 acres
Location: Whitley,McCreary
Contact: (270) 283-0244 or (606) 344-0585
Elevation: minimum 940 feet, maximum 2120 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.7034, Longitude W -84.1999
Area Habitat: open land 8.65%, forest 91.29%, wetland 0.02%, open water 0.04%.

Regulations

Open under county and statewide regulations, except:

Deer Season Restrictions:

  • Muzzleloader: Deer hunting is archery/crossbow only (high-powered rifles and muzzleloaders not permitted).
  • Modern Gun: Deer hunting is archery/crossbow only (high-powered rifles and muzzleloaders not permitted).
  • Youth Gun: Deer hunting is archery/crossbow only (high-powered rifles and muzzleloaders not permitted).

Furbearer: Shotgun only.

Bear: Bear hunting is archery/crossbow only (high-powered rifles and muzzleloaders not permitted).

Directions & Description

To access the area, travel 3.5 miles west from Williamsburg on KY-92 to the WMA entrance sign. Turn left and travel 1.2 miles to the WMA parking lot.

This WMA, located in Whitley and McCreary counties, consists of mostly forested habitat with moderate to steep terrain. Portions of the WMA does have a history of surface mining. Reclaimed, early successional areas can be found on this property. The WMA offers opportunities for small and big game species.

There are no internal roads open to the public and travel within the area is by foot traffic only (some unmaintained foot trails are present). No camping, horseback riding, ATV/UTVs, target shooting, wildlife baiting, or commercial guiding are permitted on the area.