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.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbird Purchase Unit National Forest land | 146,480 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Clay County, Leslie County + 3 more |
| Boone Forestlands Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 31,608 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Leslie County, Bell County + 2 more |
| Redbird Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 24,024 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Leslie County, Clay County |
| Elk Forest Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 16,868 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Leslie County, Clay County + 2 more |
| C. F. Ataya Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 11,585 | Joint management | Restricted access | Leslie County |
| Buckhorn Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 3,602 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Leslie County, Perry County |