Hikers, hunters and wildlife watchers have an additional 1,608 acres to wander in Metcalfe and Cumberland counties. Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is now open to the public.
The Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources jointly manage this new area. Marrowbone is open under statewide regulations for all hunting and trapping seasons.
“The most cited reason people give us for choosing not to hunt is the lack of a place to go,” said Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett. “We are aggressively seeking more public land for hunting, fishing and wildlife-related recreation. We will never have enough money to be able to purchase enough land outright, so we must be innovative in the ways we purchase, lease and acquire lands.”
Marrowbone State Forest and WMA is located west of Burkesville, off KY 90. The area has been an active stewardship forest for 30 years, and was named Kentucky Tree Farm of the Year in 2003. Marrowbone, which is Kentucky’s seventh state forest, has a primary mission of education and demonstration of sound forest and wildlife management practices.
“The Division of Forestry is pleased to once again partner with the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. This property will show the ability to have working forests while promoting wildlife and outdoor recreation, “said Leah W. MacSwords, director of the Division of Forestry.
The land was purchased for more than $1.3 million in late 2007 with funds from the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund and the Forest Legacy Program administered by the U.S. Forest Service in cooperation with its state partners.
Marrowbone State Forest and WMA is strategically located near outstanding state facilities such as the Barren River, Dale Hollow and
Lake Cumberland state resort parks. Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area is open to the public for day use only unless hunting regulations specify extended hours. Allowable activities include regulated hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing. ATVs and horseback riding are prohibited. For additional information and maps, please visit http://fw.ky.gov/kfwis/viewable/ViewableWMA.asp
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Marrowbone State Forest opens to public
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Lady Vikings nipped by Kittens
Off nights simply happen. After falling to East Carter on Monday night, the Rowan County girls squad boarded ship on Tuesday for a makeup game with the region’s top-rated Ashland Blazer.
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Vikings clawed by Tomcats
After defeating Ashland on its home court in its own tournament back in December, the Vikings knew the Tomcats wanted revenge. Tuesday night, Rowan County fell victim to a hostile home team, as it fell for only the second time in 15 games, losing to Ashland Blazer, 73-58.
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Lady Falcons take down rival Bluegrass
It was business as usual for Lakeside’s girls as they easily defeated rival Bluegrass Christian at home Monday night, 53-34. In front of its home crowd on the campus of Lakeside Christian Academy, the Lady Falcons grabbed its 16th win of the season in preparation for another run toward a KCAA Championship.
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In the Post: Time to regroup
Viking fans may have been disappointed with the performances of the girls and boys against Ashland Blazer Tuesday night. As a former player, I know these types of losses can be difficult to forget, but I also understand the difficulty of heading into Tomcat territory.
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RCMS 6th grade finishes season strong
While the seventh and eighth grade Vikes voyage continued in the OVC tournament, the Rowan County sixth grade basketball team wrapped up its season with a trip to Olive Hill for a tournament of its own.
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Lady Vikings roll Menifee, ready for Ashland
After Menifee County gave Rowan County a run for their money a couple of weeks ago, there was no messing around in Friday night’s home rematch.
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Rowan catches fire against East
As a struggling East Carter squad entered the Vikings domain Friday night, not many expected to see the Raiders give Rowan much of a game.
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Falcons fly high against Winchester
It was a big night offensively for Lakeside’s boys varsity basketball as they put up big numbers against big numbers against visiting Winchester Christian Academy, winning, 81-67.
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Lakeside girls win big in Lexington
At 17-1, the Lady Falcons are currently riding a six-game winning streak following its win on the road Saturday against Trinity Christian Academy, 47-18.
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7th and 8th Vikings advance in OVC
Following big home wins to cap off the regular season against Russell on Thursday, the middle school Vikings continued its sweet success.
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