Beaver Creek WMA

WMA Overview

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Size: 17753 acres
Location: McCreary & Pulaski
Contact: (606) 376-8083
Elevation: minimum 721 feet, maximum 1438 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.8889, Longitude W -84.4940
Area Habitat: open land 3.51%, forest 96.21%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.25%.

Regulations

Fall Hunting Season:

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

Exceptions:

Rabbit season is open Nov. 1-Dec. 31, except during the opening weekend of modern gun deer season.

Grouse season is open Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

Quail season is open Nov. 1-Dec. 31, except during the opening weekend of modern gun deer season.

Directions & Description

One mile north of Greenwood off US 27 to Bauer RD. Gravel road through center, several ridge and valley dirt trails within area.

Steep, mountainous terrain in mixed hardwoods, approximately 150 acres of open fields. Opportunities for trout fishing and sightseeing.

WMA is within Daniel Boone National Forest. Beaver Creek Wilderness Area (4,877 acres) is within WMA, no motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed within the designated wilderness area. No developed facilities.

For camping, check with owner. Owned by U.S. Forest Service.
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