HABITAT PARTNERSHIPS
The Forest Service is partnering with Quail Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and others to improve wildlife habitat on LBL. Partnership projects include native warm season grass restoration and establishment of other wildlife plantings. See the habitat maps at LBL Welcome Stations and Hunter Check Station for locations or on the map page of our website.

FERAL HOGS
Feral Hogs are destructive pests that compete with native wildlife, including game species, for food and habitat. Feral hops transmit diseases and parasites that harm wildlife and humans. Feral hogs have been illegally release in LBL. Please immediately report any sightings of feral hogs or hog signs at LBL to:

Law Enforcement: 8am to 4:30pm Mon. - Fri, 270-924-2196.
                           Nights or weekends: 800-839-0028.
Wildlife Unit: 8am to 4:30pm Mon. - Fri., 270-924-2065

HUNTER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Hunters must possess a hunter safety card according to state regulations.

CAMPING
LBL offers developed campgrounds, lake access areas, and backcountry camping. Backcountry camping requires a $15 annual permit (price may increase in 2008) for each person 18 years and older ($5 for a 3-day permit) or a combination Hunting/Backcountry Camping Permit, and is permitted anywhere in LBL except in the Environmental Education Area, Brandon Spring Group Camp, cemeteries, picnic areas, and within 200 yards of The Trace, Silver Trail Road, Mulberry Flat Road, and Fort Henry Road. The backcountry length of stay limit is 14 days on a site. Campfires are permitted but must be attended at all times and completely extinguished before leaving the site. During periods of extreme fire danger all open-air fires may be prohibited. Additional camping information is available in the camping section of our web site.

LEGAL WEAPONS FOR SMALL GAME HUNTING
Shotguns, rimfire rifles, rimfire handguns, muzzleloaders, and archery equipment according to state regulations with the following exceptions: the use of crossbows, in KY, centerfire rifles, centerfire handguns, and shotguns loaded with slugs or shot (lead and steel) larger than BB in the Kentucky portion or larger than No. 4 in the Tennessee portion are prohibited (except for coyotes in February-see regulations). Broadheads may not be used for small game hunting except for specified game during the deer archery season.

TICKS
Tick repellent is recommended from March 15 to October 15. Tick repellents are available at LBL.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

• Licensed motorized vehicles are permitted only on roads that are marked by numbered signs and corresponding numbers on the LBL Public Access Roads and Hunt Area Map. Other roads are maintained for administrative access or trails, but are not legal to drive on.
• Unlicensed motorized vehicles, including four-wheelers, are allowed only on designated trails in the Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area and require an OHV Permit.
• Parking is permitted within 50 yards of a legal road. Blocking access to any road or trail is prohibited. Rutting of fields is prohibited.
• Firearms transported in vehicles must be unloaded in both magazine and chamber.
• Small game hunters are not required to check in or out before hunting, but must possess a valid LBL Hunter Use Permit and state hunting license.
• Hunting is not allowed within 150 yards of any facility.
• Wildlife refuges are closed to all hunting year-round and closed to human entry during the refuge period.
• Hunters hunting on LBL all the way to the waters' edge, at any elevation of Kentucky Lake or Lake Barkley, must possess a valid LBL Hunter Use Permit.
• Hunters possessing weapons who use LBL to access hunting opportunities off of LBL, (e.g. launch a boat from LBL or wade into the lake from the LBL shoreline) must possess a valid LBL Hunter Use Permit.
• Small game hunting from horseback is permitted (except in conjunction with deer bow hunting).
• Hunting dogs must have a current rabies vaccination and wear a collar showing owner's name, address, and phone number.
• No species of wildlife may be molested or taken except those authorized.
• Spotlighting or the use of any artificial lights to locate wildlife is prohibited.
• Hunters must not be under the influence of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages.
• All applicable state and federal regulations must be observed.
• To protect the future of hunting, hunters are encouraged to be sensitive and courteous to other visitors.

WATERFOWL
Waterfowl hunting is allowed throughout the inland portion of LBL except at facilities and shaded areas on the LBL Public Access Roads and Hunt Area Map, and areas posted as closed. Waterfowl hunting is not allowed within 150 yards of any facility. Permanent blinds and pits are not allowed. Portable blinds are permitted, but must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Goose and duck hunting are allowed according to state seasons for the zone in which LBL is located; however there is no waterfowl hunting on LBL during quota deer hunts (KY portion: Closed November 3-4, November 16-17 and 24-25, TN portion: Closed October 20-21, Nov. 9-10 and 24-25). Steel shotis required for all waterfowl hunting. Hunters must not have lead shot in their possession while waterfowl hunting. All state and federal waterfowl regulations, license requirements, and bag limits apply. Waterfowl hunting is not permitted at any time on Honker Lake, Hematite Lake, Energy Lake, Duncan Lake and Bards Lake.

FOX CHASING & HUNTING
Fox chasing is permitted south of U.S. Highway 68 only, from sunset to sunrise. Foxes (gray and red) may be harvested only during the specified hunting seasons during daylight hours in any open hunting area. Hand- or mouth-operated calling devices are permitted. Electronic calling devices for taking foxes are prohibited.

COYOTE
Coyotes may be taken during daylight hours in any open hunting season with weapons specified for that season. Hand, mouth, or electronic calling devices are permitted for taking coyotes. During the month of February, centerfire rifles and handguns, and shotguns with shot-size T or smaller may be used for coyote hunting.

CROW
Crows may be hunted during dates and days indicated on the front of this sheet. Decoys and hand, mouth, or electronic calls are permitted.

BOBCAT
Kentucky
The bobcat hunting season is December 1 to January 31. All bobcats must be telechecked and tagged according to state regulations. The statewide season limit is five bobcats per person (only three may be taken by gun), including bobcats harvested on LBL. Bobcats may be hunted during daylight hours only. Legal weapons are those specified for small game hunting, or for deer archery hunting during the December - January bow season. Callers may use hand or mouth-operated calls only. Electronic calls are not permitted for bobcat hunting.

Tennessee
Bobcats may be taken on any big game or small game hunt that coincides with the statewide bobcat season by legally licensed and/or permitted hunters. Statewide regulations and limits apply.

FIELD TRIALS & DOG TRAINING
A field trial permit from LBL and approval by the appropriate state wildlife agency are required to conduct field trials. Trials must be scheduled at least two months in advance to prevent conflicts with hunting seasons or recreational events. An LBL Hunter Use Permit is required for all dog training. No game may be taken or shaken out and no firearms possessed during field trials or dog training. Horses may be used. Raccoon dog training is permitted only in Hunt Areas 1, 9, and 15.

TRAPPING
January 14-27, 2008. Kentucky Hunt Areas 5, 6, and 7; Tennessee Hunt Areas 11 and 13. Shaded areas on the LBL Public Access Roads and Hunt Area Map or posted "Closed to Hunting" are also closed to trapping. All trappers must possess an LBL Hunter Use Permit, state trapping license, and complete a trapping report at the end of the season. Legal traps, sets, and species must be according to state regulations. All traps must bear the trapper's name and address. All bobcats and otters harvested on the Kentucky portion of LBL must be Telechecked and tagged according to state regulations and statewide limits apply. There will be a beaver trapping season Feb. 1-29 in KY and TN, in all areas except those shaded areas on the LBL Public Access Roads and Hunt Area Map or areas posted "No Hunting". Otters may be taken in February during days which coincide with state seasons for the respective counties. Call 270-924-2065 for additional information or to get a report form.

*NOTE: Trappers may be in Hunt Areas 5, 6, 7, 11, and 13 from January 14 - 27. Hunters with dogs should avoid those areas during this period.

2007 - 2008 SMALL GAME HUNTING & TRAPPING INFORMATION
	SEASON		LIMIT
SPECIES	Kentucky	Tennessee	Kentucky Daily/ Possession	Tennessee Daily / Possession
Squirrel	Aug 18-Sep 21 Oct 1-16 Dec 1-Feb 29 June 7-June 20	Aug 18-Sep 21 Oct 1-16 Dec 1-Feb 29 May 10-June 8	6/12	10/20
Quail	Dec 1-Feb 10	Dec 1-Feb 29	8/16	6/12
Rabbit	Dec 1-Feb 10	Dec 1-Feb 29	4/8	5/10
Raccoon*	Dec 1-Feb 29	Dec 1-Feb 15	One per person per night	One per person per night
Opossum*	Dec 1-Feb 29	Dec 1-Feb 15	No limit	No limit
Dove, Woodcock, Wilson Snipe	Open to conform to statewide seasons before Sep 22 & after Nov 30	Open to conform to statewide seasons before Sep 22 & after Nov 30	According to state & federal regulations	According to state & federal regulations
Waterfowl	See text	See text	See text	See text
Fox Hunting	Dec 1-Feb 29	Dec 1-Feb 29	No limit -- see text	No limit -- see text
Fox Chasing	Aug 18-Sep 15	Aug 18-Sep 15	None may be taken, see text	None may be taken, see text
Bobcat	See Bobcat regulations	See Bobcat regulations	See Bobcat regulations	See Bobcat regulations
Coyote	During any open hunting season	During any open hunting season	No limit -- see text	No limit -- see text
Crow	Sept 1-Sept 21 Jan 4-Feb 29	Aug 18-Sept 21 Dec 1-Feb 29 June 1-18 Fri, Sat, Sun only	No limit -- see text	No limit -- see text
Bird Dog, Rabbit Dog, Raccoon Hound Training	Oct 1-Oct 31	Oct 1-Oct 31	See text	See text
Field Trials	Jul 1-Mar 31	Jul 1-Mar 31	See text	See text
Trapping	Jan 14-Jan 27	Jan 14-Jan 27	See text	See text
Beaver Trapping	Feb 1-Feb 29	Feb 1-Feb 29	See text	See text
*Raccoon and Opossum hunting is from sunset of opening date to sunrise of the closing date.

 

Additional Information: For additional LBL or call (270) 924-2065, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.