They only ones I know anything about is in the bluegrass region! Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. 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. 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. Stan Potts heads to Montana with his rifle in search of a Big Sky buck. If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. I'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. They monitor it closely. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. However, there's one rule that we've noticed is active in almost every country. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. 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. Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. 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. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. No permanent stands, etc. Look forward to hearing how y'all do! 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! You should have pretty good luck there. With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. But while there are approximately 1.8 hunters for each antlered buck, only around 35 percent of our hunters take a deer each year and nearly 50 percent of those are antlerless. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. A drive through the access points may afford some glassing during early August and give you a good idea of what youre dealing with. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. 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. Last season, there were 30 deer harvested at Doug Travis, with 16 of them being bucks. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. There will be pressure any where you go. when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? It's a question a lot of wildlife biologists and trophy hunters in other states probably have asked themselves. 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. In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. There is alot of deer down there. i think you guys would have to best chance there. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. Just want to try something new this year. This will allow you to hunt areas of Pennyrile that are nearly impossible to get to by foot and should open up a good opportunity to hunt a more mature buck on the property. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. 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. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. 6200 some odd acres. Camp is setup in Kentucky! Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? In my experiences, most hunters do not do this at Rich WMA. Missouri's metropolitan areas are a complex mix of municipal and county governments, each with its own jurisdiction and set of laws. 2 deer a day from October 15 through January 31, but only 3 total bucks. 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). Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. The Kentucky river wma in Henry co is really good. 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. or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. | "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. All rights reserved. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? 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. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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!!!!! My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. Selected hunters may bring a hunting party totaling no more than 10 members, including the administrator and designated co-administrator. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. There are deer in there, but the horse people screwing around with their dogs will likely increase the difficulty of a hunt. Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Anyone else know anything about this hunt? . At 195-inches there's good reason why. The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. I'm looking to do a public land hunt traveling from New Jersey, so any help would be appreciated. Parts of Doug Travis are closed from November 1-March 15. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. 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 You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. You are using an out of date browser. Gordon Whittington talks with Steven Sprout about the trophy buck he took back in 1998 while bowhunting public land in Illinois. More than a quarter-century ago, Kentucky followed neighboring Ohio's lead and implemented a single-buck-per-year bag limit. 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. 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. Lots of deer, nice bucks. You must log in or register to reply here. . 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. 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 . 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. JavaScript is disabled. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. In some areas, a user permit is required. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? I'd think I'd start there. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. JavaScript is disabled. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Sept. 30. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Most areas are open to archery and crossbow hunting for deer except during the Dec. 12-13 quota gun hunt. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. Heard something about an open hunt. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. 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. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA was one of the most successful Eastern Kentucky public land areas last year with 42 bucks harvested. Be safe hunting!! 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. I hunted it quite a few times but the last time was about 15 years ago. Search the dept website and check harvest numbers on wmas. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. They monitor it closely. 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!! Rich WMA is often an overlooked public land hunting area because it is the next-door-neighbor to Kleber WMA, a hotbed for deer. During quota hunts, all deer hun ting seasons on this WMA are closed, except to drawn hunters. How are they doing the gun hunt in West Ky this year? View all 40 pictures. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. 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. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. 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. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. Location: west Kentucky Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. There will not be a staffed check station for the hunt because of crowding concerns and the potential for spreading COVID-19. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). i also agree about about your timing. 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. Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. The place almost seems like an international airport for hunting during November. 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. hope that helps. The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. Ask Perry (PBeyer). Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. Here's his full story. Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? Written by Mike Collins Kentuckians Cody Likins and Jakob Begley won the 2020 Quest Hunt Company Deer Hunting Competition. At most wma's you need to scout a lot & then travel deep to the perfect spot. Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. With an official net score of 246 0/8 non-typical, Austin Musselman's megabuck is an example of Kentucky quality. Find season dates and bag limits here. You are using an out of date browser. No vehicles/ATV's. No permanent stands, etc. Thanks! Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) Deer were trapped and moved all over the state, so "our deer are quite genetically homogenous," Yancy said. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. "So it's productive habitat. These are prime locations at Rough River. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. What a question for a public forum, laziest approach I've seen yet. Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Kansas. Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. Deer. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Several counties in the Green River Region offer excellent deer hunting opportunities. The report *will be* updated to include results for bear-only and bear/deer hunts at a later date. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. First, I would look for pull-offs on these roads that dont lead to easy-to-walk trails, but may give you an access down a ridge to where you can get into thicker woods. While over the last 20 years we've seen our trophy whitetail production become more evenly distributed across the state, the west-central portion east of Land Between The Lakes and west of I-65 remains our most consistent yielder of trophy contenders. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. Sept. 1. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. 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. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. 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* they are all hard to hunt blind. ", 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. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. I would hunt in area 4 right across the road from the A area. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. Subscriber Services. I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. You are using an out of date browser. Still, it's worth asking: Does the biologist feel the top areas for bowhunting trophy bucks are likely to change any time soon? "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. 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. 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. For details, see individual WMA schedules, contact any Field Office, or visit our website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov. Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. 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.
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