Morgan County, Kentucky
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear
- Group
- Eastern Mountains
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 715
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Eastern Wild Turkey — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 272
Draw odds for Eastern Wild Turkeyaren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer, Eastern Wild Turkey so far. Wild Turkey, Black Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedMorgan County in east-central Kentucky is anchored by Cave Run Lake, an 8,270-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir surrounded by Daniel Boone National Forest that creates one of the state's top public-land hunting destinations. The rugged forested ridges, hollow drainages, and lake-edge cover support excellent deer and turkey populations alongside a notable black bear presence. Remote backcountry access and abundant public land make Morgan a destination county for serious public-land hunters.
Cave Run Lake shoreline and coves, Daniel Boone NF ridges and hollows, hardwood-dominated slopes, creek drainages flowing to the lake
Moderate overall; large public acreage spreads pressure effectively; backcountry drainages away from access roads see low pressure
OTC statewide archery and gun tags; no antler restrictions in effect
Black bear present and population increasing in the NF backcountry; turkey hunting strong throughout the NF; waterfowl limited on Cave Run Lake but present during migration
Cave Run Lake and surrounding Daniel Boone NF create one of the premier public-land deer and turkey hunting destinations in Kentucky; among the best accessible black bear hunting options in eastern KY
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: KDFWR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.