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Manchester ~ The Great Outdoors Community
Located in the heart of White Tail Deer, Wild Turkey, and Elk country. The Kentucky Tourism Bureau locates us in two distinct areas, "The Daniel Boone Country" and "The Elk Corridor". Manchester is postered in the center of both. We are presently compiling a map to better equip you with information and opportunities to enjoy the abundance of wildlife and the 'Great Outdoors' of Manchester. Kentucky is named the "Happy Hunting Ground" come to Manchester and see why... and the fishing is great too.
Come and see ...
*A new boat ramp on Goose Creek is now being constructed at the Rawlings Stinson park....
http://fw.ky.gov/ |
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| Wild Turkey in Clay County |
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| Whitetail Buck in Clay County |
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| KY Elk |
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| Clay County is the Gateway to Elk Country |
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| Elk Fighting in Red Bird River Bottom |
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| Elk in Red Bird River Bottom |
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Thanks:
To Dr Charlie Becknell of Lexington, KY. [formerly Manchester] for sending pictures of Clay County Elk that he took on a recent visit. Above are two pictures taken in February, 2006 on a river bottom farm in the Red Bird area. Keep sending! |
The Elk Corridor of Kentucky
In 1997 The KFWLD started and extensive restocking program of Rocky Mountain Elk into Eastern Kentucky where they once flourished. This program has been successful beyond all expections. It started with 7 elk and in less than 10 years the herd has grown to over 6,500. The herd size will grow and be managed to stay around 15,000. Last year 60 lucky people were drawn for elk hunting tags and each year it will increase until 1,500 elk tags are granted each year. The reclaimed mountain-top-strip-mined areas in the rolling hills of Eastern Kentucky have made perfect habitat for elk. The Hal Rogers Parkway, connecting Manchester to I-75, runs through Manchester and the center of Clay County making us the "Gateway to Elk Country". We are presently developing a map with elk and white tail deer viewing locations around the county. Counties in the Elk Corridor of KY are Clay, Leslie, Perry, Knott, Letcher, and Breathitt. To read about the Corridor visit "Tour S. E. KY".
Click: http://www.tourseky.com/corridor.lasso?id=6 |
Fishermen, tried of being washed off the lakes by cabin cruisers and harassed by jet skis? Come and discover Manchester's great hidden secret! It's our fishing. The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department recently came to Manchester to conduct studies of how the fishing situation is doing locally. They traveled the waters of Goose Creek, Red Bird, South Fork of KY River, and Bert T. Combs Lake. Here are some pictures sent to us by John Williams, biologist, from the KFWLD. The fish in the pictures were returned to our waters so you can try and catch them. Make Manchester your destination for fishing in the Mountains... "come on they are waiting for you".
Click on the pictures below to see the "BIG" picture |
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| Bert T. Combs Lake Large Mouth Bass |
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| Goose Creek Muskie |
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| South Fork KY. River Drum |
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| More Fishing In Manchester |
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| Fishing for Musjie at City Hall 1 |
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Muskie - A type of Northern Pike
July 13, 2007 these pictures were
taken at the boat ramp at City Hall.
Mike Farris, Scott Smalley, and
Lynn Frasier with Kentucky
Muskie Chapter 52 came to see if
the Muskie fishing was as great as
they heard. As you can see in
picture # 2 (when clicked on) the
size of the lure is big.... expecting
BIG Muskie [Muskellunge].
Fishing in Manchester.... Great!
Come and see! Not idle talk, the
pictures are the proof. Plan your
next trip to Manchester and pull
out some big fish. bring your catch
by City Hall and we'll take your picture
and add it to our trophy wall. |
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| Fishing for Musjie at City Hall 2 |
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| Fishing for Musjie at City Hall 3 |
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Do you have a picture taken locally that showcases our great fish and wildlife opportunities?
Contact the webmaster and attach them with complete information. |
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