With the recent heavy rains and flooding causing problems across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking hunters who are headed to public hunting areas for the spring turkey season, which runs April 12-May 4, to be aware of possible high water that could impact access and hunting opportunities
Many wildlife management areas in the state are located in low-lying areas or are adjacent to streams or rivers, and have been impacted by flooding.
In western Kentucky, nearly every WMA has been affected by high water. Some parking lots and other access points are completely submerged, and many acres of property are simply inaccessible. Hunters are advised to check conditions on their intended destinations before planned hunt dates. Officials also recommend using daylight hours to scout flood-prone areas, and consulting online resources for road closures and high-water reports.
The wildlife management areas located in western Kentucky affected the most by flooding include:
Ballard WMA
Kentucky River WMA
Lake Barkley WMA
West Kentucky WMA
Hunters are also reminded not to try and drive through high water, even if warning signs are absent, and not to drive around or move gates, barricades, barrels or any other traffic control devices.
