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. 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. Bring your knee boots to reach secluded areas: Fertile bottomlands dotted with the oak trees and row-crop agriculture that keep deer in top nutritional shape are broken up by many bald cypress sloughs. The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. "Also, deer population density averages about 20 animals per square mile. 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. Some of these governments allow the use of hunting equipment such as firearms, crossbows, and bows within their boundaries. It will tell you how many were killed each year and with what weapon. The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. Shane. I live near Miller-Welch. Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. Scott Bestul We are located in Crofton, Ky, and have several beautiful properties that are the perfect home for big bucks. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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 Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. U are right and it looks good from what I have seen. Lots of thick cover. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. All rights reserved. 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. "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. I am sure a lot has changed. Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Thanks! Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. 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. Hopefully by archery season you will have a game plan that will give you the best chance to get one with a bow. . "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? Look forward to hearing how y'all do! Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. 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. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife owns, leases, or manages more than 85 wildlife management areas (WMAs) for public use. Camp is setup in Kentucky! Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. JavaScript is disabled. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect that broad pattern. There were tracks that were open to hunting and others closed to hunting. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. 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. Regulations The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. 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). Hopkins leads the way with a recorded harvest of 2,542 deer during the 2013 season. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. The refuge manages native grasslands to benefit white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, migratory songbirds and small mammals. I'm looking to do a public land hunt traveling from New Jersey, so any help would be appreciated. If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. Size: 8,600 acres No permanent stands, etc. Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By 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. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. I think I have 2 priority points. [,
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Originally posted by Valley Station. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. 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. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. hope that helps. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. Easy access in most areas. As a reminder, results are missing for several 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 seasons hunts. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. 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. Id recommend the closest one to your house. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA was one of the most successful Eastern Kentucky public land areas last year with 42 bucks harvested. Timber Tract With Opportunities For Deer And Turkey Hunting, 21.5 acres in Graves County, Kentucky offered at $61,810. Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. Most hunters will use the roads that lead to parking areas. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. I know they are there. But, Pennyrile is home to a nice deer population, as well. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. 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. Speaking from experience. I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. For me, its just another reason to go. The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. JavaScript is disabled. With a little research and hard work, metro hunters can successfully . Because of that, I prefer to hunt Rich. 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. 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! Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. 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. These are prime locations at Rough River. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. I think I may get drawn this coming season. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. Antler restrictions at the Cumberland Plateau site have limited the harvest for the. It's a question a lot of wildlife biologists and trophy hunters in other states probably have asked themselves. 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. The Kentucky buck Heath Buchanan calls "Joker" is a Bluegrass State phenomenon. Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? 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. 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. This is just another reason why Kentucky public land deer hunting is among the best. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Any info would be appreciated. While it may be hard to replicate that harvest, there are still big bucks lurking around Pennyrile. Several counties in the Green River Region offer excellent deer hunting opportunities. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. Still, it's worth asking: Does the biologist feel the top areas for bowhunting trophy bucks are likely to change any time soon? 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. JavaScript is disabled. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. 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. The Deer Tour has begun! Or you could shoot 216 does and no bucks. Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. I'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. Will take first (300) hunters that show-up and sign in. No vehicles/ATV's. No permanent stands, etc. 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. I have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. 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 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. Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. The place almost seems like an international airport for hunting during November. (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. Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. 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 . *Our Gear. | ; KY archery and crossbow deer hunting for the 2022-2023 season has ended. 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. Spring squirrel hunting in Kentucky can be one of the most fun times of the year!