And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. Grant WMA Morgan, Putnam 3C Balls Ferry SP Wilkinson 3D Bartram Forest WMA Baldwin, Wilkinson 3E Camp Thunder VPA Upson 3F Cedar Creek WMA Jasper, Jones, Putnam 3G Clarks Hill WMA Lincoln, McDuffie, Warren, Wilkes 3H Clybel WMA Jasper, Newton 3I Collins Road VPA Burke 3J Di-Lane Plantation WMA 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. Gordon Whittington talks with Steven Sprout about the trophy buck he took back in 1998 while bowhunting public land in Illinois. While it may be hard to replicate that harvest, there are still big bucks lurking around Pennyrile. It gets hit pretty hard! Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? View all 40 pictures. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife owns, leases, or manages more than 85 wildlife management areas (WMAs) for public use. 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. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "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.". In all, I saw eight different bucks at Rich in 2020, with the biggest being a small 6-pointer. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. 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. 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. If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. They're well equipped to fill buck tags at the time of year when antlered deer are most vulnerable. You must log in or register to reply here. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) The refuge manages native grasslands to benefit white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, migratory songbirds and small mammals. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. 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 . "Also, deer population density averages about 20 animals per square mile. We hunt all over Alabama (private and public). 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. 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. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. Give a Gift The archery areas on Campbell were like hunting in a park. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. 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. Walnut Road, Lot #WP001 , Boaz, KY 42027 (Graves County) Size: 21.5 acres . 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. 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. If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. GEORGIA. You are using an out of date browser. 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. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA was one of the most successful Eastern Kentucky public land areas last year with 42 bucks harvested. You are using an out of date browser. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. I also missed 1 of the 2 bucks I have shot at with a bow in that small strip of woods. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. 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. 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. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. It's a state with a great reputation for big deer, but in producing them, it appears to violate many of the rules of how to manage deer with that in mind. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Off Market. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. 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* Look forward to hearing how y'all do! Last season, there were 30 deer harvested at Doug Travis, with 16 of them being bucks. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. You must log in or register to reply here. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Just want to try something new this year. Regulations Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". 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! If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Kleber in Franklin and Owen co. Is good! 6200 some odd acres. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. You are using an out of date browser. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. They only ones I know anything about is in the bluegrass region! The last time I was down there it was tore up with rubs and I saw probably a 140" buck. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. ZIP: 42056. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. Location: west Kentucky 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 must log in or register to reply here. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. Location: west Kentucky Application with up to five hunters allowed. I heard they might be having an open hunt on Nov 22-23. 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!!!!! They are strict on their rules, so read up. "So it's productive habitat. West Kentucky WMA, McCracken County. 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. No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. WMA Management Levels Wildlife Management Areas Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are properties owned or managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for conservation and public access. Most hunters will use the roads that lead to parking areas. 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!! Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. Others do not. As a reminder, results are missing for several 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 seasons hunts. Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. 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. Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. Size: 60,000 acres One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. 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. 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. Still, it's worth asking: Does the biologist feel the top areas for bowhunting trophy bucks are likely to change any time soon? Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. Scott Bestul These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. There were tracks that were open to hunting and others closed to hunting. 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. Once you make your way to a good logging road, the walking is pretty easy. Always saw several deer and tons of buck sign. I think I have 2 priority points. We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. I know the basics. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. 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. 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. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. Subscriber Services. Parts of Doug Travis are closed from November 1-March 15. The Deer Tour has begun! I'd think I'd start there. 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. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. No vehicles/ATV's. No permanent stands, etc. Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. . If you really want to be different, you can access more remote parts of Pennyrile if you access it through Lake Beshear. 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. I'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. Anyone else know anything about this hunt? Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? 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. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area I do agree.that first time will be more learning than success. All rights reserved. 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. The Kentucky river wma in Henry co is really good. 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. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. West Kentucky WMA offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding trails, a skeet range, a mobility impaired archery range and hiking trails. "Camera use facilitates trophy whitetail production in two ways," he points out. You should have pretty good luck there. In some areas, a user permit is required. Late fall shotgun turkey season starts Saturday December 2, 2022 Derek Aaron WJRS News Local hunters have one final opportunity to harvest wild turkeys with a shotgun this year during the late fall shotgun season, which opens tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3rd and runs through Friday, Dec. 9th. 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. 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. Search the dept website and check harvest numbers on wmas. The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. ZIP: 42327. I think I may get drawn this coming season. For me, its just another reason to go. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . The end result is that we only harvest about 49 percent of the available antlered deer each year.". You must log in or register to reply here.
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