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With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. You must log in or register to reply here. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. Id recommend the closest one to your house. Kansas. Steep hills of the Appalachian Mountains make for limited access and will push even the most physically fit. I know the basics. Peabody wma is 46k + acres in west central Ky, good deer and turkey population I carry a gun cause a cop is too heavy Feb 3, 2020 #3 bfriendly Senior Member That sounds like a great time! 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. CARRY PROOF Hunters who buy their license or permit by phone or internet must carry while hunting: picture ID and proof of purchase (an authorization number, a paper license or a computer printout). Most areas are open to archery and crossbow hunting for deer except during the Dec. 12-13 quota gun hunt. "You can take a boy out of ol' dixieland but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy" -Lynyrd Skynyrd. The place almost seems like an international airport for hunting during November. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.1332, Longitude W -88.8139 Area Habitat: open land 34.74%, forest 46.58%, wetland 18.09%, open water 0.62%. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. They have tons of deer as well. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. Every year hunters from around the state enter their names into a draw to waterfowl hunt at Doug Travis, but based on conversations Ive had, I believe its an underrated spot for some early season deer hunting. And the first of those reasons is the number of hunters. [,

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Originally posted by Valley Station. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. I'd hunt Illinois. You must log in or register to reply here. Stalk Em Spring squirrel hunting in Kentucky can be [], Squirrel Hunting in Kentucky Opens May 15, Deer Hunting On Public Land Kentucky Outdoors Media, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFP-jOHTsc0&t=8s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6ETHU_ypZY&t=5s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYOoABQMAEI&t=4s. Tim Young remembers, "Man, he looked big." All Rights Reserved. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. View 40 photos, read details, and contact the seller. No vehicles/ATV's. No permanent stands, etc. JavaScript is disabled. Kentucky Elk Guides Ask for Changes for 2022 Season, Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Offers Great Hunting in Northern Kentucky, The only thing I find more fun than killing a gobbler each spring is getting my hands on all of the new products that I can take with me into the woods. Photo Gallery See all Photos As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. We take our hunter's comfort seriously and that's why we try to provide each of our guests with their own private, cabin style room. Doug Travis WMA Size: 4,132 acres Location: Carlisle & Hickman Counties Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14 Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. Asking that question in an open forum is problematic for two reasons: (1) any answer is likely to draw otherwise unwanted attention to a public WMA hunter's spots (even accidentally), and (2) there is likely no one on this forum who has hunted every WMA and can give an honest answer (I know which WMAs that I have hunted and prefer--I have taken deer on six different WMAs, Ft Knox and DBNF--but it is a far cry from every WMA) How do you ask such a question and not check in lol, posted at 10:32 am not seen since 10:32 am. Written by Mike Collins Kentuckians Cody Likins and Jakob Begley won the 2020 Quest Hunt Company Deer Hunting Competition. I hunted it quite a few times but the last time was about 15 years ago. ", Game and Fishing Magazine: Kentucky Deer Hunting Forecast for 2014, Game and Fishing Magazine: Best Counties for Hunting Deer in 2013, Game and Fishing Magazine: Best Places for Trophy Bucks in Kentucky in 2013, Outdoor Life: Best Deer Hunting State: Kentucky Takes Top Spot in New Whitetail Scale. "No, not really," he says. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. Peabody WMA Nearby 1,200 acres of public land added in western Kentucky One of western Kentucky's largest wildlife management areas is growing again. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The Deer Tour has begun! Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. Any info would be appreciated. The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. Stan Potts heads to Montana with his rifle in search of a Big Sky buck. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. That's probably because in this region moderate deer numbers live among the state's most optimum juxtaposition of row-crop agriculture and oak-hickory woodlands.". Lake Beshear is part of Pennyrile and it has some of the best bass fishing in the area. Just want to try something new this year. These areas in which deer will travel and you may have some luck with buck movement during the mid-day. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. While it may be hard to replicate that harvest, there are still big bucks lurking around Pennyrile. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. Thanks! The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . You are using an out of date browser. If you want to set yourself apart from other hunters, using a kayak or boat to get to more remote locations will give you a better chance at bagging a mature buck. This year, we visited the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention in Nashville, and we were able to get a close-up, hands-on look at [], Photo by Ron Foltz Kentuckys spring squirrel season will be open May 15 June 18. West Kentucky WMA offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding trails, a skeet range, a mobility impaired archery range and hiking trails. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. Good luck. Kentucky public land deer hunting can be rewarding and Rich WMA is where I spent a lot of time last year, and I saw a lot of deer. It's that you have to be at least 14 years old in order to ride an eBike on the public road. Deer. Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! In addition, archery hunters will for the first time have the run of Ballard from September 1 to October 14; after that, all but 400 acres will close to provide refuge to migrating waterfowl. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. In my experiences, most hunters do not do this at Rich WMA. "In much of western and central Kentucky we have fertile land with a good balance of cover and crops," the biologist says. During the 2013 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol No permanent stands, etc. "While continued slow growth in deer numbers in Appalachian Kentucky should lead to even more trophy entries being taken from the poor deer habitat in the eastern third of the state, our west-central counties should continue to be tried-and-true producers of trophy bucks into the foreseeable future.". Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. Hunters may register for the hunt starting at 8 a.m. (CST) on Jan. 4 by calling the West Kentucky WMA office at 270-488-3233 or sending an email to weston.mason@ky.gov. JavaScript is disabled. Hopkins leads the way with a recorded harvest of 2,542 deer during the 2013 season. More than a quarter-century ago, Kentucky followed neighboring Ohio's lead and implemented a single-buck-per-year bag limit. some buddies of mine and i got drawn there to hunt in 2001 man, the area looked really promising, food plots, creek bottoms, hardwoods.. in two days of hard hunting, we saw 2 deer!!!!! Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area In fact, it is a well known wetland in far west Kentucky in Carlisle and Hickman Counties. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Sept. 30. So perhaps it really is the combination of scouting technology and having just one buck tag that results in a far more selective hunting public. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. Deer: Balancing Expectations for Small Properties, Get to Know Your Neighbors for Better Deer Herd Management, Big Buck Profile: Reid Crawford Kansas Buck, Choosing Correct Magnification for Rifle Scope, Big Buck Profile: Troy Metzger's East Illinois Giant. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). Others do not. hope that helps. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. All rights reserved. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. "Camera use facilitates trophy whitetail production in two ways," he points out. Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. You are using an out of date browser. To hunt deer with firearms for the 2023-24 season, hunters must apply online during the month of July 2023 and be drawn for a quota deer hunt permit. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. This is just another reason why Kentucky public land deer hunting is among the best. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. Under strict harvest restrictions since 1993 that allowed only 10 percent of hunters to harvest a buck, Ballard this year is one of two Kentucky public lands to newly adopt an outside spread minimum of 15 inches. Find season dates and bag limits here. i would go to lbl if u were u.its closest to bama and the biggest by far.over 100,000 acres..big bucks and less crowded simply due to its size. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. ZIP: 42056. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Go get em. Description Livingston County Wildlife Management (WMA) and State Natural Area in Livingston County features bluff habitat in three tracts near the confluence of the Cumberland and Ohio rivers. It gets hit pretty hard! There will be pressure any where you go. The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. they are all hard to hunt blind. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. Deer. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. Location: west Kentucky Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. They is deer there just not like they used to be. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. i would come sooner if possible. Camp is setup in Kentucky! Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. David Yancy, a wildlife biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), refers back to the white-tailed deer restoration efforts between 1946 and 1999. Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? Then look up telecheck public land results, tells how many deer checked in on each wma. At 195-inches there's good reason why. No vehicles/ATV's. Regulations Trained as a high school English teacher and coach, Scott Bestul left that lucrative field to pursue anotheras a full-time freelance writer in 1990. Lots of thick cover. GEORGIA. Pendleton, Shelby, Grant and Boone round out the top five counties in this region, each with harvests of between 2,324 and 3,484 during the season. You should have pretty good luck there. The report *will be* updated to include results for bear-only and bear/deer hunts at a later date. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. If you are strickly interested in a good quality buck, you'll need to hike a good ways or travel by boat into hard to reach areas. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. Peabody Wildlife Management Area This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. I'd think I'd start there. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. Hunters may register for the hunt starting at 8 a.m. (CST) on Jan. 4 by calling the West Kentucky WMA office at 270-488-3233 or sending an email to weston.mason@ky.gov. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. Be safe hunting!! At most wma's you need to scout a lot & then travel deep to the perfect spot. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. i also agree about about your timing. I haven't hunted the rest of the states in your list but I can tell you that most of the WMA's in Kentucky are going to be full of gun hunters during your chosen time period. ; KY archery and crossbow deer hunting for the 2022-2023 season has ended. And just remember to check the dates for the youth and Quota hunts at Kleber, followed by, thats right, a MG hunters a week later swarming the boundary. Youll find several smaller areas that fall between the water and private land, but a quick paddle can get you there quickly and away from other hunters. Just $1 per month . Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. West Kentucky WMA Get Directions Return to Search WMA Overview Size: 6425 acres Location: McCracken Contact: (270) 488-3233 Elevation: minimum 297 feet, maximum 451 feet. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Once you make your way to a good logging road, the walking is pretty easy. Dog-Deer Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14, Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land. Similar hunts are held on West Kentucky WMA each year. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years. The deer are so abundant in the Blue Grass Region that hunters harvested more deer in this area than in the northeast and southeast regions combined. Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. Bring your knee boots to reach secluded areas: Fertile bottomlands dotted with the oak trees and row-crop agriculture that keep deer in top nutritional shape are broken up by many bald cypress sloughs. JavaScript is disabled. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. Spring squirrel hunting in Kentucky can be one of the most fun times of the year! Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. This will be some of the most difficult terrain to hunt in Kentucky. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. I'm looking to do a public land hunt traveling from New Jersey, so any help would be appreciated. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. Hiwassee and Yuchi wildlife refuges have growing deer herds the state would. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. By the time the rut rolls around in early November, the density of the woods will start to dwindle and youll have clearer paths through the ridges and hollers that will make for easier hunting. They monitor it closely. JavaScript is disabled. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. The Kentucky river wma in Henry co is really good. If you really want to be different, you can access more remote parts of Pennyrile if you access it through Lake Beshear. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. lol did not realize i didn't put the name of the wma but yes the one I was talking about is west kentucky wma. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Hunters are willing to pass up younger deer because they know older ones are around.". For me, its just another reason to go. The archery areas on Campbell were like hunting in a park. Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. A drive through the access points may afford some glassing during early August and give you a good idea of what youre dealing with. 2 deer a day from October 15 through January 31, but only 3 total bucks. When Kentucky public land deer hunting, using a hunting app like OnX, try to find low gap areas, or saddles, that create natural pinch points and traveling corridors for deer. You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. A hunter may only hunt four grouse per day and eight per season using shotguns. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. CLOTHING - Get 10% off Legendary Whitetails gear w/code THP18 http://bit. The cards must be visible from the windshield of each hunters vehicle while hunting and returned to a drop box at a designated location on the WMA. I am sure a lot has changed. Ainsley Whitley is a contributing writer for various branded properties that together attract more than 280 million readers seeking influential content. Its also home to the No. But, Pennyrile is home to a nice deer population, as well. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. You are using an out of date browser. A hunter can register a party of up to five hunters but must provide the name, fish and wildlife customer ID number and phone number for each member in the party. Most hunters will use the roads that lead to parking areas. If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. I heard they might be having an open hunt on Nov 22-23. View all 40 pictures. Early season is the key here. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. How are they doing the gun hunt in West Ky this year? You must log in or register to reply here. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. According to the biologist, some biologists in the agency also believe the advent of affordable digital trail cameras has played a big role. These are prime locations at Rough River. I also missed 1 of the 2 bucks I have shot at with a bow in that small strip of woods. Salt River Outfitters in Kentucky is located on the " Bourbon Trail ." As an added bonus, as you stay with us, you can tour many of the bourbon distilleries on the "Bourbon Trail" that are located within 30 minutes of us. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. 2022 Commonwealth of Kentucky. Good deer hunting can be found in many parts of West Virginia, but the best whitetail-producing counties share a common set of characteristics plenty of deer, enough size to make harvest . Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. they did close a bunch of areas due to 9-11, so maybe all the deer moved into those areas.. hope you have better luck than we did!! While I often e-scout a public land area on OnX before Kentucky public land deer hunting, Doug Travis is so diverse, I think a person needs to see it first-hand before walking in with their bow. Scott Bestul Killed the biggest deer I have "ever" killed there on a quota hunt.
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