Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. Others do not. Hiwassee and Yuchi wildlife refuges have growing deer herds the state would. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. 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. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. *Our Gear. Same as some already said. Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. 1 Pope and Young Bucks Before They Were Beat, Two Brothers' Shed Hunting Strategy Yields Non-Typical Match Set in Missouri, Potential Kentucky State Record Crossbow Typical Shot in Hemp Field, Night Hunting for Predators Will Help Your Deer Herd, Michigan Hunter Shoots 200-class Non-typical After Oversleeping That Morning, Saskatchewan Hunter Finds Target Sheds After Looking for Multiple Days, Dr. I will once again be maintaining a report detailing the results for WMA Deer hunts for the 2022/2023 season. If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. JavaScript is disabled. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. 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. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. In February, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources bought nearly 1,200 acres along the Pond River to add to the Peabody Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. All Rights Reserved. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By Make sure your deer is 15in wide or it will cost you. There is a lot of good places to hunt. For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14, Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land. 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. 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. Subscriber Services. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. Yes it was. Ask Perry (PBeyer). Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. Dog-Deer "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. In all, I saw eight different bucks at Rich in 2020, with the biggest being a small 6-pointer. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. JavaScript is disabled. Sept. 1. Gordon Whittington talks with 13-year-old Troy Metzger about the 2016 hunt that landed the young man a monster non-typical buck on this edition of Big Buck Profile. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. Stan Potts heads to Montana with his rifle in search of a Big Sky buck. Location: west Kentucky 2023-2024 archery dates will be announced later in 2023.; 2022-23 Tennessee Deer Season If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. The last time I was down there it was tore up with rubs and I saw probably a 140" buck. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. You must log in or register to reply here. You must log in or register to reply here. Size: 8,600 acres The archery areas on Campbell were like hunting in a park. Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. These areas in which deer will travel and you may have some luck with buck movement during the mid-day. ", 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. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. In my experiences, most hunters do not do this at Rich WMA. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "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.". ZIP: 42056. Kansas. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. With an official net score of 246 0/8 non-typical, Austin Musselman's megabuck is an example of Kentucky quality. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. Timber Tract With Opportunities For Deer And Turkey Hunting, 21.5 acres in Graves County, Kentucky offered at $61,810. 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. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. The refuge manages native grasslands to benefit white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, migratory songbirds and small mammals. The end result is that we only harvest about 49 percent of the available antlered deer each year.". Then look up telecheck public land results, tells how many deer checked in on each wma. "I woke up this morning and I thanked God that I did" Rush Limbaugh RIP Tethered Life Feb 4, 2020 #4 Thunder Head Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. 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. 2 deer a day from October 15 through January 31, but only 3 total bucks. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. 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. These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. Most areas are open to archery and crossbow hunting for deer except during the Dec. 12-13 quota gun hunt. 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. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Kleber in Franklin and Owen co. Is good! View all 40 pictures. Be safe hunting!! They are strict on their rules, so read up. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. I know the basics. It gets hit pretty hard! The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. 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. 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. They're well equipped to fill buck tags at the time of year when antlered deer are most vulnerable. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. I am sure a lot has changed. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.1332, Longitude W -88.8139 Area Habitat: open land 34.74%, forest 46.58%, wetland 18.09%, open water 0.62%. It's a question a lot of wildlife biologists and trophy hunters in other states probably have asked themselves. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Cheatham WMA is a popular property that produces quite a bit of success, with a mixture of quota and non-quota hunts. They have tons of deer as well. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. Speaking from experience. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. [,

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Originally posted by Valley Station. 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!! Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. July 26, 2022 By Bernie Barringer. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. Camp is setup in Kentucky! Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Its also home to the 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. 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 I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. 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. | You must log in or register to reply here. 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. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Any info would be appreciated. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. Several counties in the Green River Region offer excellent deer hunting opportunities. Honestly man and I dont mean this in a bad way but Ive been very fortunate and taken nice deer on public land in a couple different states so I feel like my advice might help you. JavaScript is disabled. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. Regulations 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. 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. 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. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. Scott Bestul Similar hunts are held on West Kentucky WMA each year. Lots of thick cover. Selected hunters may not exceed their personal bag limit or a total of 5 bears per hunting party during the hunt. my father and i have been bowhunting for 7 years in Alabama. Find entry trail and be there come opening weekend. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. Killed the biggest deer I have "ever" killed there on a quota hunt. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. Look forward to hearing how y'all do! Once you make your way to a good logging road, the walking is pretty easy. It's that you have to be at least 14 years old in order to ride an eBike on the public road. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. West Kentucky WMA offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding trails, a skeet range, a mobility impaired archery range and hiking trails. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. . The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. 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. 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. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. 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. ZIP: 42327. i also agree about about your timing. Ainsley Whitley is a contributing writer for various branded properties that together attract more than 280 million readers seeking influential content. 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. I'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. 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. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. 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. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. They monitor it closely. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. 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. You are using an out of date browser. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. Heard something about an open hunt. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. 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. Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. There is alot of deer down there. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. 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. In some areas, a user permit is required. All rights reserved. CLOTHING - Get 10% off Legendary Whitetails gear w/code THP18 http://bit. Early season is the key here. 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. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. For me, its just another reason to go. Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Rich WMA is often an overlooked public land hunting area because it is the next-door-neighbor to Kleber WMA, a hotbed for deer. 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 The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. Just $1 per month . The Kentucky river wma in Henry co is really good. I know they are there. There will be pressure any where you go. Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. GEORGIA. Because of that, I prefer to hunt Rich. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. Anyone else know anything about this hunt? My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. Deer. "Also, deer population density averages about 20 animals per square mile. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5.

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