RH Group WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 rules and access
RH Group WMA is 15,088 acres of public hunting land in Pike, Floyd, Magoffin, McCreary and Letcher counties, in KDFWR's Northeast region. Hunters telechecked 20 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season, 16 antlered bucks among them. KDFWR's 2026-27 rule for the area: Open under local and statewide hunting 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.
RH Group WMAOther KDFWR public hunting areasNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 15,088 acres (KDFWR) |
|---|---|
| County | Pike County, Floyd County, Magoffin County, McCreary County, Letcher County |
| KDFWR region | Northeast region |
| Deer zone of the county | Zone 3, Zone 4 |
| Deer telechecked, 2025-26 | 20 (16 antlered bucks, 4 does) |
| Elk | In the Elk Management Zone, hunting units 5, 6 and 7; unit 1 is closed to elk hunting |
| Elevation | Minimum 600 feet, maximum 2200 feet |
| Contact | 270-283-0244 |
| Nearest towns | Prestonsburg (next to it), Fleming-Neon (next to it) and Martin (next to it) |
What are the 2026-27 hunting rules on RH Group WMA?
KDFWR lists these rules for the area. Where it says the area is open under statewide seasons, the county's zone rules apply.
- A waiver is required to access the property. Prior to entry, hunters should email a completed Waiver Form to the RH Group office at leagle@rossharrisgroup.com
- . The company will return a completed form, which the hunter should keep with them while on the property. Use caution if active mining practices are underway, and give large trucks the right-of-way.
Fall Hunting Season
- Open under local and statewide hunting regulations in effect for the county.
Exceptions
- Closed for deer muzzleloader, modern gun, and youth-only deer seasons.
- Portions of the area are open during the archery/crossbow quota elk hunts to persons who possess the appropriate elk hunting permit.
- Commercial guiding, camping, ATV use, horseback riding, fishing, night hunting, baiting, livestock production and the use of screw-in steps or tree stands that have screws and spikes which may injure trees are not permitted on the property.
Source: KDFWR's page for RH Group WMA, read October 2026. Statewide seasons: 2026-27 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide, page 10.
How many deer are taken on RH Group WMA?
Hunters telechecked 20 deer on RH Group WMA in the 2025-26 season: 16 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 4 does. Over the 8 seasons KDFWR reports, the area averaged 11 deer a season, from 6 in 2019-20 to 20 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer telechecked | Antlered bucks | Does | Firearms | Archery | Crossbow | Muzzleloader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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: 2 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 4 in 2023 and 7 in 2021 (KDFWR Harvest Data, spring season).
Elk telechecked on the area: 1 in 2025-26 (1 bull, 0 cows), 1 in 2023-24 (1 bull, 0 cows), 1 in 2022-23 (0 bulls, 1 cow), 2 in 2021-22 (1 bull, 1 cow) and 6 in 2020-21 (4 bulls, 2 cows). See Kentucky elk hunting.
What kind of ground is RH Group WMA?
KDFWR describes the area's habitat as 86.39% forest, 13.53% open land, 0.05% open water and 0.01% wetland. Elevation runs from 600 feet to 2200 feet.
Which county is RH Group WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | Deer zone | County deer, 2025-26 | Rank of 120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | 10,314 | 3 | 1,632 | 31st |
| Floyd County | 2,830 | 4 | 881 | 72nd |
| Magoffin County | 1,420 | 4 | 450 | 107th |
| McCreary County | 366 | 4 | 441 | 109th |
| Letcher County | 157 | 4 | 549 | 100th |
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 RH Group WMA?
The property is comprised of reclaimed strip mine habitat of grasses and shrubs, with timbered ridges and drainages throughout. Strip mine habitat is of varying age and classification of reclamation. Use caution if active mining practices are underway, and give large trucks the right-of-way. Hunters should email a completed waiver form to the RH Group office prior to entry at leagle@rossharrisgroup.com . The company will return a completed form, which the hunter should keep with them while on the property. Owned by RH Group. This property is managed as a several separate Regulated Areas for elk hunting and is located in Elk Hunting Units 6 and 7. Drawn elk hunters may apply to hunt these properties during the Elk Hunting Unit and Regulated Area drawing. Please refer to the elk hunting portion of our website Firearms are allowed for all game species other than deer which is archery only. No commercial guiding, camping, ATV use, horseback riding, fishing, night hunting, baiting, livestock production, and the use of screw in steps or tree stands that have screws and spikes which may injure trees are not permitted on the property.
From KDFWR's page for the area.
Highways through the area: KY 1734. Nearest towns: Prestonsburg (next to it), Fleming-Neon (next to it), Martin (next to it) and Allen (2 miles).
The closest other public hunting areas with a page here: Daniel Boone National Forest (next to it), Dewey Lake WMA (next to it), Legacy WMA (next to it) and Elk Horn Coal Hunting Access Area (next to it).
Questions hunters ask
When can you hunt RH Group WMA in 2026-27?
KDFWR's 2026-27 rules for RH Group WMA: Open under local and statewide hunting regulations in effect for the county.
How many deer were killed on RH Group WMA last season?
Hunters telechecked 20 deer on RH Group WMA in the 2025-26 season: 16 antlered bucks and 4 does. The most taken with firearms (15).
What county is RH Group WMA in?
Pike County (10,314 acres), Floyd County (2,830 acres), Magoffin County (1,420 acres), McCreary County (366 acres) and Letcher County (157 acres), measured on KDFWR's boundary.
What deer zone is RH Group WMA in?
Pike County is in Zone 3, Floyd County is in Zone 4, Magoffin County is in Zone 4, McCreary County is in Zone 4 and Letcher County is in Zone 4. Area rules can be stricter than the zone's, as listed above.
Are elk taken on RH Group WMA?
Yes. KDFWR's Telecheck reports show 1 elk in 2025-26, 1 elk in 2023-24 and 1 elk in 2022-23 on the area. Elk hunting is by quota permit; see Kentucky elk hunting.
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Where these numbers come from
- Area rules, size, habitat, contact and directions: KDFWR, RH Group 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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