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Recreation Region: Redbird Purchase

Redbird Wildlife Management Area

Redbird Wildlife Management Area is cooperatively managed with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to promote and sustain native wildlife populations. The 24,033-acre area is mostly forested with approximately 100 acres of openings and more than 25 miles of trails. The terrain is hilly to steep with gentle slopes in bottomlands and on ridge tops. The area has no developed facilities.

Located 7 miles west of Hyden, KY, the area includes lands in Clay and Leslie counties.

General Information

Daniel Boone National Forest visitors must abide by all Kentucky hunting, trapping and fishing regulations. Learn more about regulations for using Public Hunting Areas.

Contact Name: KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources

Contact Phone: 800-858-1549; 502-564-3400

Spring landscape of the historic Redbird Ranger District office.

Address: 91 Peabody Road Big Creek, KY 40914
Phone: 606-598-2192
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 31st, 2025