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Originally posted by Valley Station. But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. Any info would be appreciated. What a question for a public forum, laziest approach I've seen yet. I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. 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. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. 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. These areas range from a few hundred acres to the 22,000-acre Rich Mountain WMA in northwestern Georgia. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. They monitor it closely. Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. 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. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. Deer. Lots of thick cover. At most wma's you need to scout a lot & then travel deep to the perfect spot. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. Cheatham WMA is a popular property that produces quite a bit of success, with a mixture of quota and non-quota hunts. 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. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). 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. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. 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. Peabody Wildlife Management Area 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). Shane. The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. According to the biologist, some biologists in the agency also believe the advent of affordable digital trail cameras has played a big role. Scott Bestul "No, not really," he says. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. Sept. 1. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. Tim Young remembers, "Man, he looked big." You must log in or register to reply here. they are all hard to hunt blind. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. 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. As well as Clay wma in nicholus co. Yah, just send everyone to Owen County the second week of Novemberplenty of land, deer, and hardly any hunters! While it may be hard to replicate that harvest, there are still big bucks lurking around Pennyrile. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". It may not display this or other websites correctly. Therefore, it seems only fitting that his pursuit of a particular giant buck actually began during a rabbit hunt in November 2012. i also agree about about your timing. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. Same as some already said. 2023-2024 archery dates will be announced later in 2023.; 2022-23 Tennessee Deer Season Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. 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. I also missed 1 of the 2 bucks I have shot at with a bow in that small strip of woods. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By They is deer there just not like they used to be. If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. I have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. To hunt deer with firearms for the 2023-24 season, hunters must apply online during the month of July 2023 and be drawn for a quota deer hunt permit. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. With an official net score of 246 0/8 non-typical, Austin Musselman's megabuck is an example of Kentucky quality. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area He lives near there & knows the area pretty well. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. There is alot of deer down there. i think you guys would have to best chance there. The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. It gets hit pretty hard! . Asking that question in an open forum is problematic for two reasons: (1) any answer is likely to draw otherwise unwanted attention to a public WMA hunter's spots (even accidentally), and (2) there is likely no one on this forum who has hunted every WMA and can give an honest answer (I know which WMAs that I have hunted and prefer--I have taken deer on six different WMAs, Ft Knox and DBNF--but it is a far cry from every WMA) How do you ask such a question and not check in lol, posted at 10:32 am not seen since 10:32 am. Shooting range (for single projectile firearms only; no shotshells or pistols allowed) open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-sunset & Sundays noon-sunset. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. I'm looking to do a public land hunt traveling from New Jersey, so any help would be appreciated. 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. Several counties in the Green River Region offer excellent deer hunting opportunities. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. Probably wont be able to get in to scout as im in college and i get out that friday before the start of the hunt. A hunter may only hunt four grouse per day and eight per season using shotguns. But, this will keep a lot of hunters away because they do not want to wade through the waise (or chest) high weeds and grasses to get to a prime hunting spot. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. 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. Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. 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. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years. Just $1 per month . Thanks! I know the basics. Ainsley Whitley is a contributing writer for various branded properties that together attract more than 280 million readers seeking influential content. i would come sooner if possible. 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. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. JavaScript is disabled. I will once again be maintaining a report detailing the results for WMA Deer hunts for the 2022/2023 season. Hunters may only 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. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. CLOTHING - Get 10% off Legendary Whitetails gear w/code THP18 http://bit. Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Location: west Kentucky Early season is the key here. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect that broad pattern. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. "Camera use facilitates trophy whitetail production in two ways," he points out. All rights reserved. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. You must log in or register to reply here. For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. I always hunt about 100 from the road in the small strip of woods. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Similar hunts are held on West Kentucky WMA each year. For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. They're well equipped to fill buck tags at the time of year when antlered deer are most vulnerable. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? Fall 2020-'21 harvest: 24,809 mule deer, 24,849 whitetails Overall outlook: Rick Ward, deer and elk coordinator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, says the statewide mule deer outlook is fair to good and improving depending on the area. I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. Yes it was. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. Kleber in Franklin and Owen co. Is good! Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. 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. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. Be safe hunting!! The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. "You can take a boy out of ol' dixieland but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy" -Lynyrd Skynyrd. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The end result is that we only harvest about 49 percent of the available antlered deer each year.". "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.". Sprawling across Ohio, Muhlenberg and Hopkins counties, this rolling, brushy upland habitat with many wooded creek bottoms has no antler restrictions, and hunters can take up to four deer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? Regulations To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. 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. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. 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. Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. You must log in or register to reply here. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. There is a lot of good places to hunt. You are using an out of date browser. 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. 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. This will be some of the most difficult terrain to hunt in Kentucky. Or you could shoot 216 does and no bucks. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. State Park Deer. In fact, it is a well known wetland in far west Kentucky in Carlisle and Hickman Counties. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. I'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. Last season, there were 30 deer harvested at Doug Travis, with 16 of them being bucks. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. 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. For me, its just another reason to go. With over 14,000 acres, it would be impossible to pinpoint a few to share, but my advice in hunting Pennyrile is to be different. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. JavaScript is disabled. Hopkins leads the way with a recorded harvest of 2,542 deer during the 2013 season. No vehicles/ATV's. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. Just want to try something new this year. They monitor it closely. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. 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. Id recommend the closest one to your house. 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. They are strict on their rules, so read up. During the 2013 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. Give a Gift 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. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. However, I just love the moment to be with my father as we try and tag out. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. 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* 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. That has been several years ago on the youth mentor hunt. Ask Perry (PBeyer). Where to Hunt Deer in Alaska Unit 4Z saw the highest blacktail harvest in 2021, with 6,579 animals. However, there's one rule that we've noticed is active in almost every country. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. 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. 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 My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. You must log in or register to reply here. "I woke up this morning and I thanked God that I did" Rush Limbaugh RIP Tethered Life Feb 4, 2020 #4 Thunder Head Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. Subscriber Services. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . There will be pressure any where you go. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) Pendleton, Shelby, Grant and Boone round out the top five counties in this region, each with harvests of between 2,324 and 3,484 during the season. Still, it's worth asking: Does the biologist feel the top areas for bowhunting trophy bucks are likely to change any time soon? GEORGIA. ", 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. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. The archery areas on Campbell were like hunting in a park. I am sure a lot has changed. Try Fort Campbell. Most hunting and fishing opportunities align with Kentucky state seasons and bag limits. Size: 8,600 acres 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. Any info would be greatly appreciated. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. I live near Miller-Welch. I've been there a few times on quota hunts and there are alot of deer there, but it seems like there are always twice as many people as deer. I do agree.that first time will be more learning than success. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. "PRIVATE" lodging and family style meals included. 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 need look no further than the bulletin board in Uncle Lees sporting goods store in Greenville for pictorial proof of Peabodys potential. Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. I really can't see anyone coming in blind & having great success. 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. Deer. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! 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. Here's his full story. Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. 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. 2 deer a day from October 15 through January 31, but only 3 total bucks. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. With a little research and hard work, metro hunters can successfully . Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. Write, email or call Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for additional information. 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. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. Off Market. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Used to quail hunt down there years ago. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. 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. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. Sept. 30. Good luck. In some areas, a user permit is required. Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. ZIP: 42327. Hunters in Crittenden took 3,033 bucks during the 2013 season. There will not be a staffed check station for the hunt because of crowding concerns and the potential for spreading COVID-19. Application with up to five hunters allowed. 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. 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. (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.Gallagher Bassett Services Phone Number, What To Write On Your Letting Go'' Plate, Open Intellij From Command Line Windows, Athletes Who Have Torn Their Acl Twice, Articles W