Fortner-Davis WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 1358 acres
Location: Bell
Contact: (606) 654-2533
Elevation: minimum 1280 feet, maximum 2400 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.6970, Longitude W -83.7004
Area Habitat: open land 1.77%, forest 98.09%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.15%.

Regulations

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

Directions & Description

From Pineville, KY in Bell County take US 25E south approximately 4.5 miles to CR-1149 (Ferndale Acres RD) and turn right (west). WMA entrance approximately ½ mile from US 25E.

From Middlesboro, take 25E north to CR-1149 (Ferndale Acres RD) and turn left toward WMA entrance.

To access Cannon Creek Lake boat ramp (carry down), US 25E S of Pineville (7 miles); right on Hwy 3486, right on Cannon Creek Lake Road.

Area consists of forestland and reclaimed mined land with steep to rugged topography. Good to moderate populations of squirrel, rabbits, grouse, deer, turkey and songbirds exist on the area.

Fortner-Davis WMA is privately owned.