My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. Look forward to hearing how y'all do! 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. 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. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. 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. I do agree.that first time will be more learning than success. 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. Georgia Hunting Leases Available NOW!100 acres prime deer Oct 16 South Texas Dove Hunting/Lease San Antonio $60 Oct 16 South Texas .Louisiana - On July 19, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) released its 2022-23 hunting regulations pamphlet online. Find entry trail and be there come opening weekend. Hunters in Crittenden took 3,033 bucks during the 2013 season. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. You must log in or register to reply here. Some of these governments allow the use of hunting equipment such as firearms, crossbows, and bows within their boundaries. [,
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Originally posted by Valley Station. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. 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. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. They only ones I know anything about is in the bluegrass region! We are located in Crofton, Ky, and have several beautiful properties that are the perfect home for big bucks. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. 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. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) It gets hit pretty hard! We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. Kentucky Hunting Features Forums List Deer Hunting Forum Kentucky Community Forum Waterfowl Hunting Forum Turkey Hunting Forum I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. 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 . when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. The Purchase Region was the only area besides Blue Grass where more than 3,000 bucks were bagged in a single county and it had the second largest harvest in the state. October 22, 2021 6:19 PM Timothy Ring, a 55-year-old hunter in rural western Tennessee, told his family on Tuesday morning that he was going to work on his deer stand, according to the sheriff. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. 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. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. They have tons of deer as well. And get this: Nearly all of the hunters heading afield then are carrying scoped centerfire rifles. What a question for a public forum, laziest approach I've seen yet. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) 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. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. 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). (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. 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. U are right and it looks good from what I have seen. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. You must log in or register to reply here. I have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. They monitor it closely. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I really can't see anyone coming in blind & having great success. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. Speaking from experience. Go get em. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! . ZIP: 42056. they are all hard to hunt blind. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. Any info would be appreciated. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. Signups will not be accepted once all slots have been filled. Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. Photo Gallery See all Photos I think I may get drawn this coming season. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. Location: west Kentucky "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.". 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. Hunters will have their best chance of scoring a nice deer from the opening day of archery season (Sept. 4) through the closing of the restricted areas. The report *will be* updated to include results for bear-only and bear/deer hunts at a later date. Being a Zone 4 county, does are not allowed to be taken during rifle season, which is one of the main reasons the doe count is so low. You are using an out of date browser. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. 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* Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Try Fort Campbell. 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. Eastern Kentucky is not known as the best part of the state to deer hunt, but there are some giants in that part of the state. 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. The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. |
Sept. 30. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. The best hunting area I have found is Fort Knox military reservation.deer numbers are good (not as good as when I started hunting there in the 1990s though) and the CHANCE for a B&C buck is legitimate (Ft Knox posts lots of pictures of big bucks harvested each year). Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. Be safe hunting!! Regulations Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. Just want to try something new this year. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. Walnut Road, Lot #WP001 , Boaz, KY 42027 (Graves County) Size: 21.5 acres . Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. Because of that, I prefer to hunt Rich. In this edition of "From The Stand," Pat Hogan explains the importance of being aware of proper clearance when using your bow or crossbow out in the field. Its also home to the No. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. I hunted it quite a few times but the last time was about 15 years ago. You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. ZIP: 42327. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. West Kentucky WMA deer hunt spots reduced because of flooding Dave Baker/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife 800-858-1549 KY FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2020) High water from the Ohio River continues to impact portions of West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County. Gordon Whittington talks with Steven Sprout about the trophy buck he took back in 1998 while bowhunting public land in Illinois. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". Deer. Off Market. You must log in or register to reply here. Early season is the key here. These areas in which deer will travel and you may have some luck with buck movement during the mid-day. With an official net score of 246 0/8 non-typical, Austin Musselman's megabuck is an example of Kentucky quality. This is just another reason why Kentucky public land deer hunting is among the best. You are using an out of date browser. 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!! You are using an out of date browser. Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. Tim Young remembers, "Man, he looked big." The Kentucky river wma in Henry co is really good. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. These areas range from a few hundred acres to the 22,000-acre Rich Mountain WMA in northwestern Georgia. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. 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. There were tracks that were open to hunting and others closed to hunting. For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. Four other counties had an impressive season, each with a harvest of more than 1,500 deer. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. The hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. I'd think I'd start there. ", 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. 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.". If it's like last year, Archery will open under statewide regulations, As far as gun hunts they'll do the youth hunt and a quoata, Shotgun or ML only. 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. JavaScript is disabled. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. It may not display this or other websites correctly. According to veteran biologist David Yancy, deer project leader for the Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, there are reasons for the state's continued productivity on trophy bucks. 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! All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. You are using an out of date browser. You are using an out of date browser. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. But, Pennyrile is home to a nice deer population, as well. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. Dog-Deer Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. No vehicles/ATV's. Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. If you really want to be different, you can access more remote parts of Pennyrile if you access it through Lake Beshear. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. West Kentucky WMA offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding trails, a skeet range, a mobility impaired archery range and hiking trails. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? At 195-inches there's good reason why. View 40 photos, read details, and contact the seller. Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 #1 Oct 12, 2018#2 bowhunter26912 pointer 3,973 Thanks! They are strict on their rules, so read up. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. It will tell you how many were killed each year and with what weapon. "In much of western and central Kentucky we have fertile land with a good balance of cover and crops," the biologist says. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. Good luck. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. 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. It's that you have to be at least 14 years old in order to ride an eBike on the public road. Will take first (300) hunters that show-up and sign in. Thanks! 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. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. Ainsley Whitley is a contributing writer for various branded properties that together attract more than 280 million readers seeking influential content.
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