Ballard Wildlife Management Area in Kentucky Reopens for Waterfowl Hunting
Frankfort, KY – Ballard Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Ballard County will reopen for hunts beginning Dec. 21. The area has remained closed for several weeks due to Ohio River flooding. Current predictions call for the river to drop 4 feet by Wednesday, restoring access to hunting blinds.
Boatwright WMA will remain open under normal conditions.
For more information, consult the website of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources at fw.ky.gov, or call the department’s Information Center during weekday working hours at 1-800-858-1549.
Media Contact: Dave Baker 1-800-858-1549, ext. 4454
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, is responsible for the conservation of fish and wildlife resources and for boating projects in the state. A commissioner appointed by the Fish and Wildlife Commission heads the department. The commission, which is responsible for department policy, is a nine member bipartisan body appointed by the governor from a list of candidates voted upon by sportsmen's organizations in each of nine districts.
