R. F. Tarter WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 1171 acres
Location: Adair & Russell
Contact: (270) 465-5039
Elevation: minimum 770 feet, maximum 1077 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.1643, Longitude W -85.0713
Area Habitat: open land 1.20%, forest 98.72%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.00%.

Regulations

 PRESCRIBED BURN NOTICE​​​​​

Throughout March and April, trained officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will use prescribed burns for habitat improvement projects in agency WMAs. Fire experts conduct controlled burns to help restore local ecosystems dependent on fire. Local officials have been notified. Please check back for more information.


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

Directions & Description

Located in northeast Adair County and northwest Russell county approximately 2 miles north of the junction between US-127and KY-76, access from Damron Creek RD. From HWY 206 take Dunnville RD 2.6 miles, turn right on Damron Creek RD and travel 2.4 miles to WMA, or in northern Russell County, travel 3.8 miles on Damron Creek RD from HWY 127. Terrain is steep with broad, forested ridges and narrow valleys. Approximately 30 acres of open land along Damron Creek RD. No maintained roads or developed facilities. Variety of songbirds and reptiles.

Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resource