Rockcastle River Wildlife Management Area

37?8'0"N

37?7'30"N

37?7'0"N

84?23'0"W

84?22'30"W

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Rockcastle River Wildlife Management Area

84?21'30"W

84?21'0"W

84?20'30"W

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84?19'0"W

84?18'30"W

WILLIAM BAKER RD

84?18'0"W

LINC OLN ARTHUR RD

84?17'30"W

84?17'0"W

84?16'30"W

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37?6'30"N

37?6'0"N SAL

37?5'30"N

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37?5'0"N

A map legend and additional information are provided on PDF pages that accompany this map. Publication Date: 10/30/2018 Imagery from Farm Service Agency 2016

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Scale 1:40,000

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.

Fishing quality is based on former landowner's property manager.

Pond 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Coordinates

37 o 6'59", -84 19'56"

37o 6'58", --84o 20'9"

37o 7'10", -84o 20'17"

37o 7'5", -84o 20'33"

37o 6'53", -84o 20'31"

37o 6'47", -84o 20'26"

37o 6'36", -84o 20'18" 37o 5'57", - 84o 20'4"

37o 6'4", -84o 19'46"

37o 6'4", -84o 18'43" 37o 5'42", -84o 19'33" 37o 7'5", -84o 21'17" 37o 6'21", -84o 19'24"

Size Acres 2.6

1.9

1.5

5.9

2.7

2.2

1.0 2.6

1.9

3.5 0.5 1.1 1.0

Description

Long, narrow, and horseshoe-shaped with good access for canoes/kayaks on both ends. Outside bank is relatively steep-sided whereas inside bank is more gently sloping. Pine trees are fairly numerous along far bank. Bank fishing opportunities are relatively limited due to trees. Long, narrow, and curvy. The far bank is relatively steep-sided but bank near gravel/dirt road is gently sloping. Maples and willows along pond margin and pines are along ridge overlooking pond. Bank fishing access is limited due to numerous trees but the pond contains a good access area for canoes/kayaks. Fairly long and narrow. The end by the dam/overflow widens slightly. Bank fishing access is limited due to numerous trees but the pond contains a good access area near the dam for canoes/ kayaks. Adjacent field would be good for parking vehicles Fairly long and narrow and in a forested area. Access appears difficult for canoes/ kayaks due to steep-sided banks. Parking is limited. Bank angler access is limited unless numerous trees are cut from pond margin. According to the property caretaker, this pond has a reputation for good fishing. Oval-shaped pond is the most easily accessible pond on the property, as it is adjacent to Acorn Ano road. Parking space is limited. By reputation, this pond has good fishing. The overflow from this pond can block access to the Green Pond (Pond#6) during high flows. Bank fishing access is limited unless cattails are removed. Canoes/ kayaks can launch by the gate at east end of pond. Large, oval pond that apparently remains green- colored year-round. A wooden pier provides some bank fishing access and the area adjacent to the pier would be good for launching canoes or kayaks. Cattails are numerous along one side of the pond. Shallow with numerous standing trees. Swamp-like. Access is limited for both bank anglers and canoe/kayaks, due to the extensive shallow area. Large oval-shaped pond with clear water. Access is good for canoes/kayaks. By reputation, this pond has good bass/bluegill populations and both were observed. Bank fishing access is limited due to brush (autumn olive and some willows) along pond margin. Triangular-shaped and surrounded by brush, possibly autumn olive and willows. The water is clear. Canoes/kayaks could be launched from dam but bank fishing access is limited due to thick trees/shrubs (mostly pines). Large, clear pond completely surrounded by cattails. Some filamentous algae present. Potentially good bank access if cattails removed. Good access for canoes/kayaks along dam. Bass observed Fairly small, oval-shaped clear water pond with a gently-sloping bank on one side. Good bank fishing access due to gentle slope and grassy bank. Supposedly, the only fish contained in this pond are minnows. This pond appears to be surrounded by trees. Poor access.

Good bank access on near side of pond. Pond contains watershield, which could potentially impact bank fishermen.

Rockcastle River WMA Information

Public Hunting Area Location

Regional Locator

WMA Overview

Location & Size: Pulaski County; 2,924 acres. Contact: (606) 677-1098 Elevation: minimum 780 feet, maximum 1360 feet. Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.11543, Longitude W -84.35098 Area Habitat: mostly forest: open land 36%, forest 63%, wetland 0%, open water 1%.

Directions & Description: From Somerset, take KY 80 east. After traveling approximately 10 miles, turn right onto KY 1675 at the community of Stab. Go a little more than 5 miles and turn left onto Acorn-Ano Rd. to the area. Drive approximately 1 2/3 miles to the boundary.

No ATV's, camping, horseback riding, or rock climbing is allowed on the WMA. The area is open under statewide regulations for all game species.

Upland bird and rabbit hunters MUST check in/out at Kiosks using HangTag (last page of map document).

Rockcastle River WMA Temporary Off-Limits Areas Due to the presence of preexisting natural gas wells on Rockcastle River WMA, two areas have temporarily been deemed off-limits to public access for safety reasons. Off-limits areas are marked by no admittance signage, in conjunction with orange boundary flagging and orange paint. Descriptions of the two off-limits areas are as follows: Acorn Ano Road Off-Limits Area ? Entering the WMA via Acorn Ano Road all property to the south of the road extending southeast 0.97 miles to a no admittance sign just before pond #5. The off-limits boundary turns due south and follows a network of interior WMA roads / mowed paths to the WMA boundary. All roads and mowed paths are delineated by no admittance signs, orange flagging and orange paint. The Acorn Ano Road Off-Limits Area is 119 acres in size.

Buren Turner Road Off-Limits Area ?All areas of the WMA accessible and adjacent to Buren Turner Road. Extending west to boundary line marked by no admittance signage, orange flagging and orange

paint. The Buren Turner Road Off-Limits Area is 394 acres in size.

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. or by calling 1-800-858-1549.

Wildlife Management Area Map Notes & Legend

NOTE TO MAP USERS:

For most WMA maps the landscape is depicted using a combination of elevation contours, hillshading and a green tint indicating woodland areas that is derived from satellite imagery. On WMAs that are relatively small or have a history of surface mining aerial photography is used.

WMA Map Legend

!? WMA Office !] Information Kiosk

?i! Check station

?s Mobility-impaired Hunting Blind

!F Trailhead !? Horseback Trailhead !i Parking Lot !5 Picnic Area !_ Restrooms ![ Wildlife Viewing Site !? Interpretive Site !? Retriever Training Site

Gate

9! Campground

?? Cemetery

Corps of Engineers Office

Waterfowl Blind

??O Shooting Range

!l Established Bank Access

?O Fishing Pier

?\ Carrydown Launch

!y Small Boat Ramp !y Large Boat Ramp !@ State Park Office

WMA Boundary

Aerial photograph

Other Public Hunting Areas

Off Limits

Area Off Limits

# No Hunting

See Guide

Seasonally Restricted Access

2" Mobility Impaired Hunting Area

P Primitive Hunting Only

Foot Traffic Only

Open Water

Wetland

Woodland

! Populated Place Kentucky Boundary

???75 Interstate Highway

Kentucky Parkway

??60 U.S. Highway

UV169 State Highway

Named Road Local Road 4596 Forest Service Road Active Railroad Abandoned Railroad Federal Recreation Trail WMA Road WMA Foot Trail WMA Horse Trail

! ! ! Gas Pipeline Powerline Rivers and Streams Dam Trout Waters Elevation Contour

Deposit ONE hang tag per PARTY

CHECK IN

Hang in vehicle.

Circle what you are hunting: Rabbit Quail Grouse Woodcock Running dogs (not hunting)

Party Leader Name:

Leader Phone or Email (optional)

Date:

Zip Code:

# in Party:

Your Name:

WMA:

Tract:

Have you hunted here before? Yes No

CHECK OUT

Deposit tag at kiosk, WMA office or mail.

Start Time:

End Time:

# Dogs:

Rabbits

TOTAL # FLUSHED by party Quail Coveys Woodcock

Grouse

Rabbits

TOTAL # KILLED by party

Quail

Woodcock

Grouse

Rate the hunting experience (circle one)

Great OK Poor

Rate the habitat you hunted in (circle one)

Great OK Poor

Why? ? Premiere wildlife management ? habitat and harvest ? Questions or concerns: Cody.Rhoden@, (502) 892-4521

Detach and submit bottom portion after hunting. Fold in half and staple or tape closed before mailing.

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