Veterans Memorial WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 2498 acres
Location: Scott
Contact: (859) 428-2262
Elevation: minimum 860 feet, maximum 1020 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 38.3038, Longitude W -84.5570
Area Habitat: open land 9.49%, forest 90.47%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.04%.

Regulations

Spring Hunting: Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county, except,

Other Restrictions: Access within the WMA may be restricted due to construction.

Shooting Range: Target shooting closed by signage.

Directions & Description

The entrance to the property is located on the north side of Rogers Gap RD, along the east side of I-75 in Scott County. Directions to the area are as follows: I-75 North of Georgetown, take exit 129 (Cherry Blossom Way), turn left and continue on, turn right on US 25 continuing about 2 miles. Then turn right on Rogers Gap RD (HWY 620), cross under I-75 and the entrance to the property is on your left.

Veterans Memorial WMA is owned by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The property has a variety of important habitat types for game species and declining migratory birds, reptiles and amphibians, including hardwood forests, shrublands, grasslands, and pond. KDFWR used 3.25 million from KY’s Wetlands and Streams Mitigation fund that is managed by the USCOE, USFWS, and US EPA, and KY Division of Water. The dept added $3 million in federal grant money specifically designated for fish and wildlife land acquisition. No state tax revenues or Fish and Game Fund dollars were used.