County list · Kentucky

Public land that may allow hunting in McCreary County, Kentucky

6 listed public land units overlap McCreary 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
State wildlife / game area
Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area
17,734 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · McCreary County, Pulaski County
Open access
Other state land
Rock Creek Wild River
6,184 acres
State: department of conservation · McCreary County
Restricted access
Other state land
Cumberland River Wild River
3,123 acres
State: department of conservation · Whitley County, McCreary County
Restricted access
Other state land
Big South Fork Wild River
2,496 acres
State: department of conservation · McCreary County
Open access
Other state land
Little South Fork Wild River
1,403 acres
State: department of conservation · Wayne County, McCreary County
Restricted access