small game zone · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II)
Kentucky, United States
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About Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II)
Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II) is a small game zone in Kentucky, United States, set by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. It covers about 29,223 km² (11,283 mi²). Towns inside it include Bowling Green, Owensboro, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah and Madisonville.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Cottontail rabbit and Northern bobwhite.
- Unit code
- Western
- Area
- 29,223 km²
- Area (miles)
- 11,283 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,487 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources | 468 | 2% |
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 435 | 1% |
| Nashville | 212 | under 1% |
| Kentucky Division of Forestry | 63 | under 1% |
| Kentucky Division of Water | 47 | under 1% |
| Kentucky Army National Guard | 45 | under 1% |
| Kentucky State Parks | 39 | under 1% |
| Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge | 38 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 263 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Northern bobwhite | Nov 16, 2026 to Feb 10, 2027 | source |
| Cottontail rabbit | Nov 16, 2026 to Feb 10, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II) (small game zone)?
About 29,223 km² (11,283 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,487 km² of public or protected land, 5% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II)?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Western Zone (wildlife districts I-II)?
In the same unit system: Eastern Zone (wildlife districts III-IX).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in 301 KAR 2:122 Section 1 and 301 KAR 4:010 Section 1 (public law); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.