Taylorsville Lake WMA Road Open for Turkey Season

Old River Road access limited during first two days of spring hunt

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:11pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a person walking down a dirt road in a wooded area, with the surroundings blurred into soft, colorful shapes and textures.Hunters will soon have access to prime turkey hunting grounds at Taylorsville Lake WMA, though initial road closures aim to protect breeding birds.Taylorsville Today

Old River Road, which runs along the Salt River at Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area in Anderson County, Kentucky, will be open to vehicular traffic throughout most of the spring turkey season, except for the first two days.

Why it matters

This road access is important for turkey hunters to reach prime hunting areas within the Taylorsville Lake WMA during the popular spring season. The limited access during the first two days aims to minimize disturbance to turkeys during the peak of breeding activity.

The details

Old River Road will be closed to vehicles for the first two days of the spring turkey season to reduce human activity and allow turkeys to breed undisturbed. After that initial period, the road will be open for the remainder of the season, providing hunters access to the management area.

  • The spring turkey season in Kentucky typically runs from mid-April through mid-May.
  • Old River Road will be closed to vehicles for the first two days of the 2026 spring turkey season.
  • After the initial two-day closure, Old River Road will be open to vehicular traffic for the rest of the spring turkey season.

The players

Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

A 7,000-acre wildlife management area located in Anderson County, Kentucky that provides public hunting and recreation opportunities.

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What’s next

Hunters should check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources website for the exact spring turkey season dates and any updates on the Old River Road access.

The takeaway

This temporary road closure during the peak of turkey breeding season demonstrates the Kentucky wildlife agency's efforts to balance public access and hunting opportunities with wildlife conservation needs.