Ohio River Islands WMA

WMA Overview

hunting fishing boat launch

Size: 1264 acres
Location: Livingston
Contact: (270) 753-6913
Elevation: minimum 302 feet, maximum 347 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.2202, Longitude W -88.4516
Area Habitat: open land 2.37%, forest 0.87%, wetland 88.29%, open water 8.62%.

Regulations

Fall Hunting Season:

Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county in Pryor, Rondeau and Sisters Islands.

Exceptions:

Stewart Island Unit

  • Archery/crossbow deer and turkey seasons open through Oct. 14 only.
  • Open for October muzzleloader deer season. Closed for December muzzleloader deer season.
  • Closed for modern gun deer season.
  • Open for youth-only gun deer season through Oct. 14 only; closed for free youth weekend.
  • Squirrel season open Aug. 16-Oct. 14.
  • Closed for rabbit and quail seasons.






 

Directions & Description

Ohio River upstream from Smithland Lock and Dam. Stewart (Birdsville) Island and surrounding river area is a waterfowl refuge closed Oct. 15-March 15. Accessed by numerous ramps along Ohio River, including Birdsville Ramp off KY137. Public hunting allowed prior to closure. Twin Sisters, Pryor, Rondeau islands and a large marsh area located between Pryor and Twin Sisters islands provide waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds.

Access to the islands on Kentucky side north islands at Givens Creek Ramp off of Golconda Ferry RD, and south at Birdsville Ramp off of Birdsville RD at KY 137. Roads are accessible off of KY 137, north of Smithland, and on the Illinois side at Davidson Memorial Boat Ramp and Golconda Marina Ramp.

Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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