County list · Kentucky
Public land that may allow hunting in Laurel County, Kentucky
4 listed public land units overlap Laurel County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Kentucky unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Daniel Boone National Forest
563,891 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · McCreary County, Laurel County + 14 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area
6,684 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Laurel County
Open access - Other state land
Rockcastle River Wild River
3,517 acres
State: department of conservation · Laurel County, Pulaski County + 1 more
Restricted access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Laurel Rv Recreation Area
676 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Laurel County, Whitley County
Open access
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