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Beaver Creek WMA
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WMA Overview

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 7.24%, forest 92.68%, wetland 0.01%, open water 0.07%.

Regulations

Open under statewide regulations for spring squirrel, furbearer and turkey seasons. 

Other Exceptions

Coyote: No night hunting for coyotes.

Fall Hunting dates/regulations are currently pending. 

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.