Public land that may allow hunting in Morgan County, Kentucky
3 listed public land units overlap Morgan 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 |
| Paintsville Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 13,183 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Johnson County, Morgan County |
| Paintsville Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 11,215 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Johnson County, Morgan County |