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.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone National Forest National Forest land | 563,891 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | McCreary County, Laurel County + 14 more |
| Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 6,684 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Laurel County |
| Rockcastle River Wild River Other state land | 3,517 | State: department of conservation | Restricted access | Laurel County, Pulaski County + 1 more |
| Laurel Rv Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 676 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Laurel County, Whitley County |