Elk Forest WMA

WMA Overview

hunting

Size: 16587 acres
Location: Clay, Bell, Knox, & Leslie
Contact: 606-654-2533
Elevation: minimum 1040 feet, maximum 2440 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.9820, Longitude W -83.5324
Area Habitat: open land 7.67%, forest 92.31%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.01%.

Regulations

Fall Hunting Season:

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

Directions & Description

The area lies between KY 66 and US 421 south of Hal Rogers PKWY in the area where Clay, Bell and Leslie counties meet. The area is a mixture of mature hardwoods and reclaimed coal mining land. The strip benches and other remains of mining Elk Forest WMA provide access to interior.

The area is open to statewide regulations for deer, turkey, small game hunting. There are few viable fishing opportunities on the area. Be sure to follow all signage as some areas are off-limits to the public. This property is located within Elk Hunting Units 2 and 3. Please refer to the elk portion of our website.

Elk Forest WMA is privately owned.
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Mapping Resources

Online Resources