Lee County, Kentucky

Rugged sandstone ridges and deep gorges, dramatic cliff lines, and mixed hardwood forest; the county is largely roadless in its interior and borders some of the most scenic public wildlands in eastern Kentucky

Daniel Boone National Forest including Clifty Wilderness and adjacent blocks provides meaningful public hunting land; private timber and mineral ownership complicates access in some areas but significant roadless backcountry is open to hunters

Low to moderate — rugged terrain and limited roads keep most hunters on the perimeter; serious backcountry hunters can find exceptional solitude on interior ridges and in the wilderness unit

Over-the-counter archery and firearms seasons; elk by draw for restoration zone license holders

Elk are huntable by draw in Lee County within the restoration zone; wild turkey are consistent throughout the county forested terrain; ruffed grouse inhabit the higher elevation mixed timber in declining but huntable numbers

Clifty Wilderness and adjacent Daniel Boone NF provide roadless hunting in spectacular gorge and cliff country; elk draw opportunity in one of Kentucky most scenic and least-pressured backcountry hunting zones