MISSOULA, Mont. — Hunters, anglers, hikers and those who enjoy the outdoors now have perpetual access to 54,636 acres of private land in eastern Kentucky thanks to a landscape-scale voluntary conservation agreement by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
“This is an historic conservation milestone for Kentucky’s elk range and incredible expansion of hunter access in the state. The Cumberland Forest-Ataya project marks a significant step in ensuring the future of Appalachian elk herds, other wildlife, their habitat and hunting,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “This achievement would not be possible without our partners at KDFWR, TNC and NFWF.”
KDFWR will not only manage the acreage for wildlife habitat and public recreation but also for…READ MORE
