Pocahontas WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 60231 acres
Location: Harlan, Pike, Martin, Floyd, Johnson
Contact: Harlan County Wes Hodges 606-654-2533, Martin/Pike/ Scott Freidhof 606-783-8634
Elevation: minimum 680 feet, maximum 3250 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N , Longitude W
Area Habitat: open land 15.03%, forest 84.91%, wetland 0.01%, open water 0.06%.

Regulations

Spring Hunting: Open under statewide rules and regulations for the county.

Directions & Description

Habitat consists primarily of reclaimed surface-mined and forested land. Foot travel only off area mine roads or behind locked gates. Active mining practices are underway on some portions of the property. Use caution when travelling and always give mining equipment and large trucks the right of way.