County list · Kentucky
Public land that may allow hunting in Leslie County, Kentucky
6 listed public land units overlap Leslie 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
Redbird Purchase Unit
146,480 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Clay County, Leslie County + 3 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Boone Forestlands Wildlife Management Area
31,608 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Leslie County, Bell County + 2 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Redbird Wildlife Management Area
24,024 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Leslie County, Clay County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Elk Forest Wildlife Management Area
16,868 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Leslie County, Clay County + 2 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
C. F. Ataya Wildlife Management Area
11,585 acres
Joint management · Leslie County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Buckhorn Lake Wildlife Management Area
3,602 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Leslie County, Perry County
Open access
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