Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. 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. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. I think I may get drawn this coming season. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol You are using an out of date browser. Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. Shane. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. 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. This will be some of the most difficult terrain to hunt in Kentucky. 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. View all 40 pictures. 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. "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. JavaScript is disabled. "You can take a boy out of ol' dixieland but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy" -Lynyrd Skynyrd. These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. Speaking from experience. Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. 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. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. 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. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. [,
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Originally posted by Valley Station. 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* In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. 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. Scott Bestul 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. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By Search the dept website and check harvest numbers on wmas. 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. The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. 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). or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. 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. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I hunted it quite a few times but the last time was about 15 years ago. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. They have tons of deer as well. 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. My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. The last time I was down there it was tore up with rubs and I saw probably a 140" buck. Just want to try something new this year. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. Be safe hunting!! Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. hope that helps. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. Find entry trail and be there come opening weekend. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. 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. Missouri's metropolitan areas are a complex mix of municipal and county governments, each with its own jurisdiction and set of laws. 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. Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. *Our Gear. Size: 60,000 acres Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. 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. Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. The end result is that we only harvest about 49 percent of the available antlered deer each year.". They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. 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. Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. They have tons of deer as well. I know they are there. Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. "No, not really," he says. Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 #1 Oct 12, 2018#2 bowhunter26912 pointer 3,973 Hunters in Crittenden took 3,033 bucks during the 2013 season. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. 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. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. i think you guys would have to best chance there. 6200 some odd acres. Deer. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. Kleber in Franklin and Owen co. Is good! At most wma's you need to scout a lot & then travel deep to the perfect spot. Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. 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. 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. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. | JavaScript is disabled. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any public hunting area in the state at one buck for every two does, Yancy says, and it also has an excellent age-class structure that features a lot of older bucks. Starting this year, more sportsmen will be able to take advantage of these numbers. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. We hunt all over Alabama (private and public). 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. Location: west Kentucky Location: west Kentucky 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. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. "I woke up this morning and I thanked God that I did" Rush Limbaugh RIP Tethered Life Feb 4, 2020 #4 Thunder Head Always saw several deer and tons of buck sign. 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!!!!! But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. i would come sooner if possible. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. 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. I will once again be maintaining a report detailing the results for WMA Deer hunts for the 2022/2023 season. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. 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. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area Steep hills of the Appalachian Mountains make for limited access and will push even the most physically fit. Subscriber Services. Deer were trapped and moved all over the state, so "our deer are quite genetically homogenous," Yancy said. Deer Hunting West Kentucky WMA gung Oct 20, 2004 Oct 20, 2004 #1 gung 8 pointer Jan 29, 2004 690 Graves County I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. Id recommend the closest one to your house. Photo Gallery See all Photos Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. GEORGIA. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. According to the biologist, some biologists in the agency also believe the advent of affordable digital trail cameras has played a big role. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. JavaScript is disabled. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. I know nothing about this state and being this far away I would be going by your guys help. . During the 2013 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. 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. At any time, you can drop off down a ridge and go looking for more deer sign. Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Deer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. Give a Gift Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. You are using an out of date browser. Ainsley Whitley is a contributing writer for various branded properties that together attract more than 280 million readers seeking influential content. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. 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!! But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. And get this: Nearly all of the hunters heading afield then are carrying scoped centerfire rifles. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Hiwassee and Yuchi wildlife refuges have growing deer herds the state would. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. 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. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'd hunt Illinois. (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. when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Nevertheless, whenever this resident of western Kentucky has an opportunity to turn loose his pack of beagles in prime swamp rabbit habitat, deer hunting usually becomes a secondary priority. 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. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). Written by Mike Collins Kentuckians Cody Likins and Jakob Begley won the 2020 Quest Hunt Company Deer Hunting Competition. Signups will not be accepted once all slots have been filled. There will be pressure any where you go. Yes it was. 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! Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. Early season is the key here. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. Contact us at 786-205-6593 or 786-457-4128 A 50% deposit is due upon booking of your hunt, with the balance due before AUGUST 1 All hunts are fully guided. 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! 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. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. Kentucky Hunting Features Forums List Deer Hunting Forum Kentucky Community Forum Waterfowl Hunting Forum Turkey Hunting Forum Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For me, its just another reason to go. $61,810. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting.
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