County list · Kentucky
Public land that may allow hunting in Morgan County, Kentucky
3 listed public land units overlap Morgan 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 - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Paintsville Recreation Area
13,183 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Johnson County, Morgan County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Paintsville Lake Wildlife Management Area
11,215 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Johnson County, Morgan County
Restricted access
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