Peabody
Wildlife Management Area encompasses approximately 60,000 acres in Ohio and
Muhlenberg Counties. The majority of the property is reclaimed strip mine
land although some tracts of undisturbed forest land are present. Most of
the mined land has been reclaimed to grassland and provides excellent
opportunities to observe grassland bird species such as blue grosbeaks,
grasshopper, savannah, and Henslow’s sparrows, and short-eared owls.
Peabody WMA also contains over 3,000 acres of water in a large number
impoundments ranging from 1 to 150 acres as well as numerous swamps and
sloughs. A large variety of waterfowl, wading and shore birds can be
observed there at various times of the year. Many species of raptors are
also observed soaring over the grasslands during the winter.
Directions
There are many access
points to Peabody WMA from state and county roads. A
user fee is required before entrance to Peabody is
permitted. Permits may be purchased where ever hunting and
fishing licenses are sold and maps of the property are
available with purchase of the permit. Maps may also
be obtained from the Peabody WMA management office at
270-273-3568.
Contact
Peabody Wildlife
Management Area
1398 Hwy 81N
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3568
More
Info
KY
Dept of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Number 26
Peabody
WMA - West Kentucky Corporation
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