The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced the opening of six new properties, more than 4,600 acres, for public hunting. The newly opened properties include one new wildlife management area in Nelson and LaRue counties, plus additions to five existing wildlife management areas in Crittenden, Bath, Owen, Henry, and Ballard counties. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Gregory K. Johnson said the acquisitions are an outgrowth of the department’s sportsmen-centric philosophy. Johnson said “surveys show that sportsmen and sportswomen want more places  where they can hunt and fish. These new public lands help us work toward that goal. Hunting regulations for each addition are the same as the main wildlife management area. Maps and additional information may be found at fw.ky.gov.