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.

Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

AreaAcres (approx.)ManagerAccessCounty
Daniel Boone National Forest
National Forest land
563,891U.S. Forest Service (USDA)Open accessMcCreary County, Laurel County + 14 more
Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife / game area
6,684State: fish and wildlife agencyOpen accessLaurel County
Rockcastle River Wild River
Other state land
3,517State: department of conservationRestricted accessLaurel County, Pulaski County + 1 more
Laurel Rv Recreation Area
Army Corps of Engineers project land
676U.S. Army Corps of EngineersOpen accessLaurel County, Whitley County