LBL Small Game Hunting Seasons Begin

Golden Pond, KY – Small game hunting seasons open at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area beginning December 1st, 2013. Small game hunting offers great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors during winter months.

All hunters, age 16 and older, must have an LBL Hunter Use Permit, an appropriate state license, and observe LBL rules and applicable state laws regarding hunting zones and safety precautions.

Details of specific small game hunting season dates, bag limits, and other information can be found in the LBL Small Game & Waterfowl Hunting Information sheet available on the Internet at www.lbl.org, click on See & Do, then Hunting.

Hunters can also pick up the information at the Golden Pond Visitor Center (year-round), North and South Welcome Stations (open Wednesday-Sunday during November and closed for the season beginning December 1st), or by calling 800.LBL.7077 or 270.924.2000.

Small game hunters who hunt with dogs should be aware of information regarding LBL’s mid-January trapping season, also included in that publication.

Come Outside and Play at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Land Between The Lakes provides outdoor recreation, lake access, and environmental education for the public to enjoy.

Visitors are encouraged to review the official website at www.lbl.org often for Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, maps, temporary trail and road closures, and more, or call 800.LBL.7077 or 270.924.2000.

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