If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect that broad pattern. What a question for a public forum, laziest approach I've seen yet. ", 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. [,
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Originally posted by Valley Station. Regulations JavaScript is disabled. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. In some areas, a user permit is required. "You can take a boy out of ol' dixieland but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy" -Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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%. I'd hunt Illinois. Be safe hunting!! The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Application with up to five hunters allowed. JavaScript is disabled. The Green River Region has long been regarded as a trophy buck host area, with the best counties being Ohio, Logan, Hopkins and Todd, according to Game and Fishing magazine. Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Id recommend the closest one to your house. However, some counties in Kentucky have a very low deer population, so it's crucial to know where your best chances of bagging a buck in Kentucky are. Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. 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. If you travel down the road between the A area and area 4 there will be a creek that you cross, right after you cross the creek there is a field that has a small strip of woods on the south side and big hardwoods on the north side. 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. Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. While it's tempting to say the one-buck limit simply forced hunters to become more selective in buck harvest, that might not be the full answer. But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. Lots of thick cover. 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. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. There is a lot of good places to hunt. ZIP: 42327. In fact, it is a well known wetland in far west Kentucky in Carlisle and Hickman Counties. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. You must log in or register to reply here. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. Rough River Lake WMA was not a top producing county for Kentucky public land deer hunting in 2020, but it is still a place where a hunter can get away from pressure and find nice deer. Then, once it's known a big buck frequents an area, cameras can assist hunters in patterning the deer.With only one buck tag per season, and the knowledge big bucks are out there, it's possibly led to even more selective harvest. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. Therefore, this is perfect for hunters who like taking their kids hunting with them. Several years back the population was much better than it is now. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. 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!!!!! No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. We hunt all over Alabama (private and public). JavaScript is disabled. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2020) Hunters interested in the open firearms deer hunt at West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County are advised that the sign-up process and some procedures will be different for the three-day opportunity in January. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. I am sure a lot has changed. You must log in or register to reply here. One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. $61,810. Signups will not be accepted once all slots have been filled. 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. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. 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. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. No vehicles/ATV's. No permanent stands, etc. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. You are using an out of date browser. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. Search the dept website and check harvest numbers on wmas. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. View 40 photos, read details, and contact the seller. You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. 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). Just $1 per month . For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. "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.". Deer were trapped and moved all over the state, so "our deer are quite genetically homogenous," Yancy said. Hunters may only 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. Its one of the more difficult tracts of public land to trek in the western part of the state because of its large ridges and thick forests. Steep hills of the Appalachian Mountains make for limited access and will push even the most physically fit. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14, Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). Written by Mike Collins Kentuckians Cody Likins and Jakob Begley won the 2020 Quest Hunt Company Deer Hunting Competition. 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 That has been several years ago on the youth mentor hunt. Size: 8,600 acres The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. CLOTHING - Get 10% off Legendary Whitetails gear w/code THP18 http://bit. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. At any time, you can drop off down a ridge and go looking for more deer sign. Emailed registrations will be accepted through Jan. 8. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". I remember some of them you get an extra preference point or something for taking does. During the 2013 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. Kentucky is one of the premier deer hunting states in the country, with many regions experiencing a year-by-year increase in deer population and harvest. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 #1 Oct 12, 2018#2 bowhunter26912 pointer 3,973 And get this: Nearly all of the hunters heading afield then are carrying scoped centerfire rifles. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2018) Apply for deer, waterfowl, pheasant and sandhill crane quota hunts offered by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources at state wildlife management areas and other public lands now through the end of September. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! Lots of deer, nice bucks. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. Rich WMA is often an overlooked public land hunting area because it is the next-door-neighbor to Kleber WMA, a hotbed for deer. . "Also, deer population density averages about 20 animals per square mile. In February, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources bought nearly 1,200 acres along the Pond River to add to the Peabody Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. 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. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Sprawling across Ohio, Muhlenberg and Hopkins counties, this rolling, brushy upland habitat with many wooded creek bottoms has no antler restrictions, and hunters can take up to four deer. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. Iowa Bowhunter Goes Stealth Mode with a Tree Saddle to Bag 194-inch Non-typical, Missouri Hunter Shoots 25-point Ozark Giant with Limited Time to Hunt, Hunters Must Lead the Fight Against Invasive Species, Understanding Non-Verbal Whitetail Communication, A Look Back at No. With a little research and hard work, metro hunters can successfully . With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. Ainsley Whitley is a contributing writer for various branded properties that together attract more than 280 million readers seeking influential content. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There were tracks that were open to hunting and others closed to hunting. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. Maps - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife More Maps Public Lands and Hunting Maps Public Hunting area map* Wildlife Management Area and Public Lands Search Kentucky's Hunting and Fishing Access Sites Game Maps "Know Before You Go" CWD Interactive Map Specific Species Hunting Maps Dove Hunting Field Map Elk Hunting map Elk Hunting map* It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. Location: west Kentucky I know nothing about this state and being this far away I would be going by your guys help. The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. 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. And the first of those reasons is the number of hunters. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. Archery/crossbow quota hunt from the third Monday in October through Nov. 30, except when closed during the quota hunt that starts the first Saturday in November. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. There will not be a staffed check station for the hunt because of crowding concerns and the potential for spreading COVID-19. Deer. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. Any info would be greatly appreciated. My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. Ask Perry (PBeyer). Top 5 Kentucky Public Hunting Area 21,688 views Oct 16, 2017 90 Dislike Share LandRater.com 574 subscribers Top 5 Kentucky Public Hunting Areas for Deer and Turkey Explore public land in your. The Kentucky buck Heath Buchanan calls "Joker" is a Bluegrass State phenomenon. They have tons of deer as well. Or you could shoot 216 does and no bucks. Will take first (300) hunters that show-up and sign in. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. Here's his full story. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. Location: west Kentucky Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) You need look no further than the bulletin board in Uncle Lees sporting goods store in Greenville for pictorial proof of Peabodys potential. Sept. 30. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. I live near Miller-Welch. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. If you really want to be different, you can access more remote parts of Pennyrile if you access it through Lake Beshear. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. But, this will keep a lot of hunters away because they do not want to wade through the waise (or chest) high weeds and grasses to get to a prime hunting spot. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. In all, I saw eight different bucks at Rich in 2020, with the biggest being a small 6-pointer. Therefore, it seems only fitting that his pursuit of a particular giant buck actually began during a rabbit hunt in November 2012. It's a question a lot of wildlife biologists and trophy hunters in other states probably have asked themselves. Any info would be appreciated. We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting.