County list · Kentucky

Public land that may allow hunting in Bell County, Kentucky

6 listed public land units overlap Bell 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.

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
Elk Forest Wildlife Management Area
16,868 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Leslie County, Clay County + 2 more
Open access
State forest
Kentucky Ridge State Forest
11,821 acres
State: department of natural resources · Bell County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Kentucky Ridge Forest Wildlife Management Area
3,502 acres
Joint management · Bell County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Shillalah Creek Wildlife Management Area
2,546 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Bell County, Harlan County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Fortner-Davis Wildlife Management Area
1,360 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Bell County
Restricted access