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2026 Public Dove Fields (WMAs and Cooperative Fields)

ICON KEY

Mentor/Youth Hunt Mentor/Youth Hunt

Indicates a Mentor/Youth Hunt site where all or part of the area is reserved for Hunting participants on Sept. 5. Reservations are required for these hunts. Apply online from 8 a.m. Aug. 3 to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) Aug. 21. Hunters are randomly selected regardless of when they applied. All public dove Mentor/Youth Hunt fields are open to the general public on Sept. 6. (The Lincoln County private cooperative dove field isn't open until Sept. 6).

Quota Hunt OnlyQuota Hunt Site

Indicates a quota hunt site, reserved for drawn hunters on Sept. 1 and Sept. 6. Apply online Aug. 3-21. Quota Hunt Fields are open to all hunters beginning Sept. 6.

Non-toxic Shot OnlyNon-toxic Shot Only

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields.

Non-toxic Shot Only Parking

Indicates GPS Coordinates for Parking.

FIELD CROP TYPES

Mixed Crops Mixed Crops

Indicates a field with a mixture of planted crops.

Mostly Sunflowers Mostly SunflowersMostly Sunflowers

Indicates a field planted primarily with Sunflowers.

Grains/Grasses Mostly Grains/Grasses

Indicates a field planted primarily with millet, winter wheat, buckwheat, milo or other similar appearing grain or grass species.

CornMostly Corn

Indicates a field planted primarily with corn.

A young hunter seated in a dove field with a mentor

Public Reminder

All public dove fields will be closed to all access annually from August 15 until sunrise on September 1. When hunting in a public area, hunt safely and be courteous of others. Do not leave trash behind. The future of the cooperative dove field program depends on you.

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are open during regular seasons under statewide regulations unless otherwise specified in this guide. Field conditions may vary considerably, even on the same WMA. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recommends hunters scout the fields listed below to ensure they are ready for the time you plan to hunt. No access is allowed in the dove fields from August 15 until sunrise on September 1. All scouting must be done from the road or parking lot.

Private fields in the Cooperative Dove Field Program are open for public dove hunting Sept. 1, and Sept. 5 - Oct. 26, 2026. They are closed Sept. 2-4. Private cooperative fields are closed to public access except on the dates listed above. Before the season, hunters may drive by private cooperative fields but not leave their vehicles to scout.

Dove Quota Hunts: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will offer quota hunts for drawn hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 at Big Rivers WMA and at the Roberts Tract of Kentucky River WMA. Quota Hunt fields are closed Sept. 2-4. Apply online from 8 a.m. Aug. 3 through 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) Aug. 21. These fields will open for public dove hunting beginning Sept. 6, 2026. Special Rules for quota hunts include:

Drawn hunters may bring one guest hunter.
Drawn hunters and guests must check in prior to hunting.
No hunting before 1 p.m. (Eastern)
Carry a copy of the selection letter (notification). This applies to both drawn and guest hunters.
Drawn hunters must be present for guests to hunt.
Hunters must have exited the field by 6 p.m. (Eastern).
Check out by completing the post-hunt survey.
Must not possess more than 50 shells.

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Purchase Region

Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Ballard WMA: 3 Fields - 82.2 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 13, 2026. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.1528, -89.0401; 37.1537, -89.0492; 37.15, -89.0444)

Mostly Sunflowers Big Rivers WMA: Layman Hill Dove Field: 22.4 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.5169, -88.0182)

Quota Hunt Site Mostly Sunflowers Big Rivers WMA: Union County Field: 25.5 Acres
Special Note: This field is closed to all access Sept. 2-4. It opens to all hunters Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. This field is open to drawn quota hunters only Sept. 1 and Sept. 5.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.545, -88.034)

Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Boatwright WMA: 6 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.1048, -89.1027)

Mostly Corn Cooperator Field - Cave Springs Road Field: 43.4 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5-30, 2026. It is closed to all access Sept. 2-4. This is a privately owned cooperative field. Please treat it respectfully.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.3716, -87.948)

Mentor/Youth Hunt Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge: 25.2 Acres
Special Note: This field is closed to all hunters Sept. 1-4. It opens to all hunters Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. This field is open to drawn mentor/youth hunters only Sept. 5. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only.

Parking (Parking GPS: 36.9146, -88.3929)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Coil Estate WMA: 18.3 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 36.9117, -89.0253)

Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Doug Travis WMA: 11 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 36.831, -89.1236)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Livingston County WMA and State Natural Area: 6 Fields - 25 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.3606, -88.4407)

Mostly Sunflowers West Kentucky WMA: 4 Fields - 32.7 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters under statewide seasons, except closed Nov. 21-24.

Tract 4 Bethel Church Road: 15.9 Acres

Tract 5 Shop Field (back): 4.9 Acres

Tract 5 Shop Field (front): 5.3 Acres

Tract 6 Sand Field: 6.6 Acres

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.1179, -88.8428; 37.1596, -88.8029; 37.1401, -88.8058)

Green River Region

Mentor/Youth Hunt Mixed Crops Barren River Lake WMA: Goose Island Unit: 24.3 Acres
Special Note: This field is closed to all hunters Sept. 1-4. It opens to all hunters Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. This field is open to drawn mentor/youth hunters only Sept. 5.

Parking (Parking GPS: 36.8807, -86.0674)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Non-toxic Shot Only Barren River Lake WMA: Long Creek Unit: 2 Fields - 49.5 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 36.7107, -86.0803)

Mixed Crops Higginson-Henry WMA: 24.3 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.6378, -87.9164)

Mostly Sunflowers Peabody WMA: 4 Fields - 27.1 Acres
Special Notes: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. User permit required for Peabody WMA access, call (270) 476-1889 for more information.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.2488, -87.0304)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Rolling Fork WMA: 4.4 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.514, -85.5531)

Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Sloughs WMA: Crenshaw Fields: 2 Fields - 29.2 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.8564, -87.7926; 37.8598, -87.7734)

Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Sloughs WMA: Grassy Pond 1: 24.1 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.9052, -87.9005)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Non-toxic Shot Only Yellowbank WMA: 4 Fields - 26.6 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.9654, -86.5075)

Bluegrass Region

Mixed Crops Cooperator Field - Crews Street: 25.4 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 - Oct. 26, 2026. It is closed to all access Sept. 2-4.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.9202, -84.8723)

Mixed Crops Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA: 8 Fields - 37 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.7631, -84.5977; 38.7655, -84.6041)

Mostly Corn Griffith Woods WMA: 5 Fields - 50.2 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.3355, -84.3575; 38.332, -84.3574)

Mixed Crops Cooperator Field - Harley Thompson Road: 38.6 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 - Oct. 26, 2026. It is closed to all access Sept. 2-4. This is a privately owned cooperative field. Please treat it respectfully.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.2414, -85.0946)

Mostly Sunflowers Cooperator Field - Hawkins Lane: 12.5 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 - Oct. 26, 2026. It is closed to all access Sept. 2-4.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.9411, -84.9157)

Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Kentucky River WMA: Browns Bottom, Chesney, Gilbert and Welch Tracts: 4 Fields - 19.8 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.4457, -84.902; 38.4378, -84.9519; 38.4378, -84.9521)

Quota Hunt Site Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only Kentucky River WMA: Roberts Tract: 5.1 Acres
Special Note: This field is closed to all access Sept. 2-4. It opens to all hunters Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. This field is open to drawn quota hunters only Sept. 1 and Sept. 5. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.4364, -84.9168)

Mostly Sunflowers Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA: 10 Fields - 25.5 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 13, 2026.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.62, -84.2086; 37.6252, -84.2032)

Mentor/Youth Hunt Mostly Sunflowers Mullins WMA: 2 Fields - 9.4 Acres
Special Note: These fields are closed to all hunters Sept. 1-4. They open to all hunters Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. These fields are open to drawn mentor/youth hunters only Sept. 5.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.8136, -84.608)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Rolling Fork WMA: 2.6 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.5344, -85.5593)

Mostly Sunflowers T. N. Sullivan WMA: 2.2 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.2804, -84.8307)

Mixed Crops Taylorsville Lake WMA: 3 Fields - 20.2 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.0238, -85.3026; 38.0177, -85.2979)

Northeastern Region

Mostly Grains/Grasses Clay WMA: Indian Creek: 2 Fields - 10 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.2635, -83.7212)

Mostly Sunflowers Clay WMA: Justice Fields: 4 Fields - 10.5 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.2801, -83.8165)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Clay WMA: Marietta Booth Tract: 4 Fields - 21.9 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.4023, -83.8824)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Paintsville Lake WMA: 3 Fields - 7.2 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.9496, -83.0081)

Mostly Sunflowers Non-toxic Shot Only South Shore WMA: 3 Fields - 9.6 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.7342, -82.9359)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Non-toxic Shot Only Yatesville Lake WMA: 8.9 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)-approved, non-toxic shot only for all fields

Parking (Parking GPS: 38.0621, -82.8129)

Southeastern Region

Mostly Grains/Grasses Beaver Creek WMA: 9.2 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 36.9056, -84.4512)

Mixed Crops Green River Lake WMA: Elkhorn: 16.1 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.3255, -85.2831)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Green River Lake WMA: Robinson Creek: 6.3 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.3304, -85.272)

Mostly Grains/Grasses Green River Lake WMA: Snake Creek: 2 Fields - 12.3 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.1803, -85.2314)

Mixed Crops Cooperator Field - Hudgins Field: 26.3 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 - Oct. 26, 2026. It is closed to all access Sept. 2-4.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.3809, -85.6534; 37.3846, -85.6506; 37.3831, -85.649)

Mixed Crops Lake Cumberland WMA: 8.2 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.1396, -84.7163)

Mostly Grains/Grasses R. F. Tarter WMA: 2.7 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.1644, -85.0711; 37.1627, -85.0695)

Mostly Corn Cooperator Fields - R.L. Gentry Rd.: 4 Fields - 70.8 Acres
Special Note: These fields are open to all hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 - Oct. 26, 2026. They are closed to all access Sept. 2-4.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.2045, -85.6065; 37.2094, -85.6076; 37.206, -85.6027)

Mostly Corn Cooperator Field - Rayburn Rd.: 11.1 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 - Oct. 26, 2026. It is closed to all access Sept. 2-4.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.2034, -85.6003)

Mixed Crops Rockcastle River WMA: 7.5 Acres
Special Note: This field is open to all hunters Sept. 1 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.1012, -84.3359)

Mentor/Youth Hunt Mixed Crops Cooperator Field - Stanford Field: 22.3 Acres
Special Note: This field is closed to all hunters Sept. 1-4. It opens to all hunters Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. This field is open to drawn mentor/youth hunters only Sept. 5.

Parking (Parking GPS: 37.5597, -84.6615)