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Western KY public hunting areas affected by flooding

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Due to the recent weather event that affected Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is asking hunters headed to public hunting areas for the spring turkey season, which goes from April 12 to May 4, to be aware that high waters may impact access and hunting opportunity.

KDFWR says in western Kentucky, nearly every Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has been affected by high water. Some parking lots and other access points are completely submerged, and many acres of property are inaccessible. Hunters are cautioned to prioritize safety by checking conditions on their intended destinations before planned hunt dates, using daylight hours to scout flood-prone areas and consulting online resources for road closures and high-water reports. People can check weather-related risks by toggling the “Weather” box seen here.

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Officials say the WMAs located in the Eyewitness News coverage area that are most affected by flooding include:

  • Blackford Oaks WMA
  • Clear Creek WMA
  • Harris-Dickerson WMA
  • L.B. Davison WMA
  • Sloughs WMA

The KDFWR reminds hunters to not to attempt to drive through high water, even if “road closed” or other warning signs are absent, and not to drive around or move gates, barricades, barrels or any other “traffic control devices.”

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People can find public land areas here.

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