September 7, 2010 —
Daniel Boone National Forest management officials are encouraging a successful hunting season this fall by opening several Forest Service roads to the public. These roads will open temporarily to motor vehicle use on the Cumberland Ranger District.
“By opening these roads to public vehicles, more national forest land will be accessible to hunters,” said District Ranger Dave Manner. “This will help distribute hunters throughout the forest, which will provide a safer hunting environment and promote an effective deer harvest.”
Peter Branch Road #1058 and Pioneer Road #1225 opened on August 27. The Shooting Range Road #909 will open on October 15 and close on January 4.
In the Morehead area, the following roads will open on October 15 and close on December 20: Ramey Creek Road #961, Big Perry Road #977 and Murder Branch Road #1074.
In the interest of public safety, the Scott Creek Road #1093 in the Morehead area will not open this fall due to a collapsed culvert.
In the Stanton area, the following roads will open on November 5 and close on November 29: Hatton Ridge Road #165, June Bug Road #167, Short Creek Road #168.
“Some roads may close earlier than planned if road surface damage begins to occur as a result of wet weather,” said Manner.
Parked vehicles cannot block any road entrance, including gated roads, on national forest lands.
Forest visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange or other bright colors during hunting season.
Rowan County Sports
Forest Service roads open for fall hunting season
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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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