University of the Cumberlands WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 10275 acres
Location: Whitley,McCreary
Contact: (270) 283-0244 or (606) 344-0585
Elevation: minimum 940 feet, maximum 2120 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.7034, Longitude W -84.1999
Area Habitat: open land 8.65%, forest 91.29%, wetland 0.02%, open water 0.04%.

Regulations

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

Coyote hunters may only use archery equipment. Night hunting is prohibited.

Directions & Description

To access the area, travel 3.5 miles west from Williamsburg on KY-92 to the WMA entrance sign. Turn left and travel 1.2 miles to the WMA parking lot.

This WMA, located in Whitley and McCreary counties, consists of mostly forested habitat with moderate to steep terrain. Portions of the WMA does have a history of surface mining. Reclaimed, early successional areas can be found on this property. The WMA offers opportunities for small and big game species.

There are no internal roads open to the public and travel within the area is by foot traffic only (some unmaintained foot trails are present). No camping, horseback riding, ATV/UTVs, target shooting, wildlife baiting, or commercial guiding are permitted on the area.