Hunting
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Hunting is allowed in most areas of the Daniel Boone National Forest with appropriate Kentucky hunting licenses.
The Daniel Boone National Forest is home to a wide variety of game species, including deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, quail, woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, fox, raccoon, waterfowl and elk. Seasons, bag limits and license requirements are determined by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Hunting Rules to Remember
All rules and regulations established by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding hunting apply to all areas of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Additional National Forest rules include,
- No hunting within 150 yards of a residence, building, or developed recreation site.
- No shooting across a developed roadway or body of water.
- No shooting into or from inside of any cave.
- No displaying of firearms within a developed recreation site except for cleaning and/or transporting to and from vehicle.
- No baiting is allowed at any time.
- Hunters cannot use dogs to chase bears on National Forest lands.
- Any deer stand or blind used on public lands must be removable – do not use any device that requires nails, spikes, or screws.
Areas with Hunting Restrictions
- Forest land between KY 801 and the shores of Cave Run Lake, Cumberland District. This includes the Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area. (FSO 11-07-15)
- Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area, Cumberland District. Hunting is limited to longbow, crossbow and muzzle loading firearms only.
- Within 150 yards of or inside the boundaries of any developed recreation site, entire Daniel Boone National Forest. (DB 01-15)
- Any area closed for the protection of endangered, threatened, rare, unique, or vanishing species of plants, animals, birds, or fish. (DB-09-15)
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Daniel Boone National Forest Habitat Map
This AGOL habitat map shows wildlife openings, constructed wildlife wetlands, and wildfire and timber harvest activity since 2010.
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Kentucky Wild Pig Eradication Task Force
Wild pigs are an exotic, invasive species that pose serious threats to wildlife, wildlife habitat, natural areas, agriculture, and Kentucky hunting traditions. Wild pig sightings should be reported to the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife.