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). (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. These are prime locations at Rough River. 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. 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. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. ; KY archery and crossbow deer hunting for the 2022-2023 season has ended. Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. You must log in or register to reply here. We hunt all over Alabama (private and public). 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. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. (10) If a hunter has purchased the appropriate permits, a hunter may take unlimited antler-less deer in: (a) The West Kentucky WMA gun hunt; (b) WMA quota hunts in Zone 1; and (c) State Park quota hunts in Zone 1, except as established in Section 8 of this administrative regulation. 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. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. [,
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Originally posted by Valley Station. 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 hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. Shane. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. 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. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. In some areas, a user permit is required. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. 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. This will be some of the most difficult terrain to hunt in Kentucky. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. And the first of those reasons is the number of hunters. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I harvested a doe at Rich in late September, and had a chance at a few small bucks that I passed one. Any info would be appreciated. With an official net score of 246 0/8 non-typical, Austin Musselman's megabuck is an example of Kentucky quality. I live near Miller-Welch. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. 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. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. JavaScript is disabled. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. they are all hard to hunt blind. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. 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. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). 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. These areas range from a few hundred acres to the 22,000-acre Rich Mountain WMA in northwestern Georgia. Speaking from experience. Hopefully by archery season you will have a game plan that will give you the best chance to get one with a bow. We are located in Crofton, Ky, and have several beautiful properties that are the perfect home for big bucks. 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. I have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. Yes it was. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. Signups will not be accepted once all slots have been filled. 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. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You should have pretty good luck there. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. Give a Gift Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. 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 One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. JavaScript is disabled. i would come sooner if possible. Scott Bestul Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. Hunters may only Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. Good luck. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. I'd hunt Illinois. 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. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol I am sure a lot has changed. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. Either way..we'll give it 110% effort and just maybe see a good deer come bythanks again and I wish all of you the best this year! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. 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. They is deer there just not like they used to be. . Killed the biggest deer I have "ever" killed there on a quota hunt. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. Location: west Kentucky Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. 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. The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. Kansas. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. In February, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources bought nearly 1,200 acres along the Pond River to add to the Peabody The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. Antler restrictions at the Cumberland Plateau site have limited the harvest for the. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. ", 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 never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. Id recommend the closest one to your house. Therefore, this is perfect for hunters who like taking their kids hunting with them. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . You are using an out of date browser. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years.