Fleming WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 rules and access
Fleming WMA is 1,907 acres of public hunting land in Fleming County, in KDFWR's Northeast region. Hunters telechecked 38 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season, 17 antlered bucks among them. KDFWR's 2026-27 rule for the area: Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: KDFWR's page for the area. Harvest: KDFWR Telecheck reports, 2016-17 to 2025-26.
Fleming WMAOther KDFWR public hunting areasLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,907 acres (KDFWR) |
|---|---|
| County | Fleming County |
| KDFWR region | Northeast region |
| Deer zone of the county | Zone 2 |
| Deer telechecked, 2025-26 | 38 (17 antlered bucks, 20 does) |
| Elevation | Minimum 792 feet, maximum 1245 feet |
| Contact | 859-473-0036 |
| Nearest towns | Flemingsburg (5 mi), Ewing (12 mi) and Maysville (17 mi) |
What are the 2026-27 hunting rules on Fleming WMA?
KDFWR lists these rules for the area. Where it says the area is open under statewide seasons, the county's zone rules apply.
Fall Hunting Season
- Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county.
Exceptions
- Rabbit and quail seasons open Nov. 1-Dec. 31, except during the opening weekend of modern gun deer season.
- Grouse season open Oct. 1-Dec. 31.
Source: KDFWR's page for Fleming WMA, read October 2026. Statewide seasons: 2026-27 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide, page 10.
How many deer are taken on Fleming WMA?
Hunters telechecked 38 deer on Fleming WMA in the 2025-26 season: 17 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 20 does. Over the 10 seasons KDFWR reports, the area averaged 33 deer a season, from 19 in 2017-18 to 50 in 2016-17.
| Season | Deer telechecked | Antlered bucks | Does | Firearms | Archery | Crossbow | Muzzleloader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38 | 17 | 20 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024-25 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | 45 | 20 | 23 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 35 | 26 | 7 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 30 | 12 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 50 | 21 | 24 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), deer by public land. Antlered bucks are KDFWR's count of males with visible antlers; the rest of the males are button bucks.
Spring turkey telechecked on the area: 8 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 5 in 2023 and 7 in 2022 (KDFWR Harvest Data, spring season).
What kind of ground is Fleming WMA?
KDFWR describes the area's habitat as 95.7% forest, 3.93% open land, 0.21% wetland and 0.05% open water. Elevation runs from 792 feet to 1245 feet.
Which county is Fleming WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | Deer zone | County deer, 2025-26 | Rank of 120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming County | 1,907 | 2 | 1,051 | 58th |
Acres measured by FilledTag on KDFWR public hunting area boundaries and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. County harvest: KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), deer by county. Zones: KDFWR current deer zones.
How do you get to Fleming WMA?
From Flemingsburg, go north on HWY 57 to HWY 3301, take HWY 3301 to HWY 559, turn left toward Wallingford. Two entrances, watch for area signs. From Flemingsburg, go north on HWY 57 to HWY 3301, then East on CR-1030 (Colgan RD). Alternately, take HWY 559 West from Flemingsburg to Wallingford then North on CR 1032 (Dudley Hollow RD). Oak-hickory woods, some croplands, woodland openings. Opportunities for fishing, hunting, and hiking. Horseback riding trails also. Owned by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
From KDFWR's page for the area.
Highways within 5 miles: KY 32, KY 344, KY 57 and KY 111. Nearest towns: Flemingsburg (5 miles), Ewing (12 miles), Maysville (17 miles) and Morehead (18 miles).
The closest other public hunting areas with a page here: Daniel Boone National Forest (7.4 miles), Clay WMA (10.9 miles), Simon Kenton WMA (13.1 miles) and Old Trace Creek WMA (16.6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When can you hunt Fleming WMA in 2026-27?
KDFWR's 2026-27 rules for Fleming WMA: Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county.
How many deer were killed on Fleming WMA last season?
Hunters telechecked 38 deer on Fleming WMA in the 2025-26 season: 17 antlered bucks and 20 does. The most taken with firearms (32).
What county is Fleming WMA in?
All of it is in Fleming County, by KDFWR's boundary.
What deer zone is Fleming WMA in?
Fleming County is in Zone 2. Up to four deer. Area rules can be stricter than the zone's, as listed above.
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Where these numbers come from
- Area rules, size, habitat, contact and directions: KDFWR, Fleming WMA.
- Deer, elk and turkey harvest on the area: KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), deer by public land. County harvest: KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), deer by county.
- Boundary: KDFWR public hunting area boundaries. Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Numbers are copied from KDFWR or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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