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Note to Map Users: Map prepared by Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). Although KDFWR strives for accuracy, data used to create this map are from a variety of sources and dates; as such, KDFWR makes no representations regarding the accuracy or fitness for use of the information furnished herein.

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Map prepared by Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). Although KDFWR strives for accuracy, data used to create this map are from a variety of sources and dates; as such, KDFWR makes no representations regarding the accuracy or fitness for use of the information furnished herein.

Note to Map Users

Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area Information

Public Hunting Area Location River and Otter Creek. Fishing access includes 5 miles of Otter Creek and 2.4 miles of the Ohio River. Multi-use trails are present. Refer to trail map for designated uses. The area is open Wednesday through Sunday from daylight to dark. Extended hours apply for camping and hunting. A $3 per person daily access fee will be charged for entry to the area. Available activities currently include picnicking, hiking, bird watching, disc golf, wildlife watching and geocaching. A person may buy a $30 annual permit for these activities. Children under 12 may access the area for free. Primitive and RV camping will be available this summer. A $7 additional daily fee is required for high impact activities: horseback riding, mountain biking, archery range and shooting range. A person may buy a $70 annual permit for high impact activities. Anglers and hunters must pay the daily access fee, and must possess a valid fishing or hunting license and appropriate permits. Otter Creek offers excellent stream fishing for smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. Once the area reopens to public use, anglers must possess a trout stamp to keep rainbow trout. Hunters may pursue squirrels, rabbits, furbearers, turkeys and deer once the area reopens. Squirrel and furbearer hunting will be open under statewide regulations. In 2011, rabbits may be hunted from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31. Deer hunting with archery and crossbow equipment will be open under statewide regulations. In 2011, Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area will host two firearms quota deer hunts on Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 10-11. The area will close to all other activities during firearms quota deer hunts and spring wild turkey season. Motorized, off-road vehicles are not allowed on the area. For more online information about this public hunting area click here.

Online Resources
Public Hunting Area users must abide by the Kentucky hunting, trapping, and fishing regulations. It is incumbent on persons using Public Hunting Areas to become familiar with these regulations. Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources provides these regulations on our Web site at fw.ky.gov or by calling 1-800-858-1549. If you are viewing this as a PDF, clicking on the links below will direct your browser to our regulations and maps.

Regional Locator

Guides and Publications

Spring Turkey and Squirrel Guide Waterfowl Guide Fishing and Boating Guide Spring Turkey and Squirrel Guide Hunting Guide for Dove, Wood Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Snipe, and Crow Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide ADA Accessible Hunting Sites A Guide to Wildlife Management Areas in Kentucky

Maps and Geographic Information

Game Zone Seasons Maps Wildlife Management Areas/Public Hunting Areas Other KDFWR Maps A Guide to Public Hunting Areas in Kentucky Google Maps Statewide Public Hunting Area Locations Google Earth Files for Public Hunting Areas, boating and fishing access locations GPS Files for Public Hunting Areas, boating and fishing access locations Interactive Hunting and Fishing Areas Mapper

WMA Overview
Location & Size: Meade County, 2,221 acres Contact (502) 942-9171 Elevation minimum 390 feet, maximum 690 feet. Area Habitat mostly forest: open land 2%, forest 92%, wetland 5%, open water 1%. Directions & Description: The area is 6.2 miles from the intersection of KY 448 and KY 1638, in Brandenburg, and 2.7 miles from the junction of KY 1639 and the Dixie Highway (U.S. 31 W). Terrain is steep to rolling with bluffs overlooking the Ohio