"There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". Doug Travis WMA Size: 4,132 acres Location: Carlisle & Hickman Counties Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14 Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Similar hunts are held on West Kentucky WMA each year. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. I know the basics. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. 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. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. JavaScript is disabled. Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. 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. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. You are using an out of date browser. Eastern Kentucky is not known as the best part of the state to deer hunt, but there are some giants in that part of the state. 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. $61,810. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. Subscriber Services. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years. That has been several years ago on the youth mentor hunt. 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. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. Same as some already said. Hopefully by archery season you will have a game plan that will give you the best chance to get one with a bow. So how can Kentucky keep cranking out Pope & Young bucks? Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 #1 Oct 12, 2018#2 bowhunter26912 pointer 3,973 What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. 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. Several years back the population was much better than it is now. A hunter may only hunt four grouse per day and eight per season using shotguns. And the first of those reasons is the number of hunters. The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. Steep hills of the Appalachian Mountains make for limited access and will push even the most physically fit. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. i would come sooner if possible. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. During quota hunts, all deer hun ting seasons on this WMA are closed, except to drawn hunters. 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. Speaking from experience. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. 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. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. Write, email or call Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for additional information. The place almost seems like an international airport for hunting during November. | But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. It gets hit pretty hard! This will allow you to hunt areas of Pennyrile that are nearly impossible to get to by foot and should open up a good opportunity to hunt a more mature buck on the property. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. No vehicles/ATV's. For details, see individual WMA schedules, contact any Field Office, or visit our website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. I think I have 2 priority points. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. ZIP: 42056. View 40 photos, read details, and contact the seller. No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. 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. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. 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. Find season dates and bag limits here. It may not display this or other websites correctly. At any time, you can drop off down a ridge and go looking for more deer sign. "PRIVATE" lodging and family style meals included. While it may be hard to replicate that harvest, there are still big bucks lurking around Pennyrile. 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. Search the dept website and check harvest numbers on wmas. 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. 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. At most wma's you need to scout a lot & then travel deep to the perfect spot. 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. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. Lots of thick cover. West Kentucky WMA, McCracken County. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. The refuge manages native grasslands to benefit white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, migratory songbirds and small mammals. Kansas. I always hunt about 100 from the road in the small strip of woods. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. Its also home to the No. 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. *Our Gear. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. 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 have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. You are using an out of date browser. 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. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. Yes it was. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. Or you could shoot 216 does and no bucks. GEORGIA. More than a quarter-century ago, Kentucky followed neighboring Ohio's lead and implemented a single-buck-per-year bag limit. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. Others do not. Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. I harvested a doe at Rich in late September, and had a chance at a few small bucks that I passed one. If you are strickly interested in a good quality buck, you'll need to hike a good ways or travel by boat into hard to reach areas. Early season is the key here. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. 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. Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. As a reminder, results are missing for several 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 seasons hunts. Selected hunters may bring a hunting party totaling no more than 10 members, including the administrator and designated co-administrator. State Park Deer. 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. I remember some of them you get an extra preference point or something for taking does. Peabody Wildlife Management Area Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. Missouri's metropolitan areas are a complex mix of municipal and county governments, each with its own jurisdiction and set of laws. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. Most hunting and fishing opportunities align with Kentucky state seasons and bag limits. Lake Beshear is part of Pennyrile and it has some of the best bass fishing in the area. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. Some of these governments allow the use of hunting equipment such as firearms, crossbows, and bows within their boundaries. Always saw several deer and tons of buck sign. 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. Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? However, I just love the moment to be with my father as we try and tag out. "Camera use facilitates trophy whitetail production in two ways," he points out. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. Because of that, I prefer to hunt Rich. Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? Dog-Deer Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. You need look no further than the bulletin board in Uncle Lees sporting goods store in Greenville for pictorial proof of Peabodys potential. You must log in or register to reply here. . 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. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. 6200 some odd acres. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. Most of Kodiak Island is public (Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge) and accessible by plane or boat. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. "In much of western and central Kentucky we have fertile land with a good balance of cover and crops," the biologist says. ZIP: 42327. 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. They monitor it closely. Rich WMA is often an overlooked public land hunting area because it is the next-door-neighbor to Kleber WMA, a hotbed for deer. U are right and it looks good from what I have seen. or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. Most hunters will use the roads that lead to parking areas. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. [,
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Originally posted by Valley Station. 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. 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. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. 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. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. i think you guys would have to best chance there. Therefore, it seems only fitting that his pursuit of a particular giant buck actually began during a rabbit hunt in November 2012. CLOTHING - Get 10% off Legendary Whitetails gear w/code THP18 http://bit. 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!! Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. "You can take a boy out of ol' dixieland but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy" -Lynyrd Skynyrd. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. In my experiences, most hunters do not do this at Rich WMA. 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. Camp is setup in Kentucky! "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. Therefore, this is perfect for hunters who like taking their kids hunting with them. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. 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. 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 In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. 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. Good luck. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. They monitor it closely. | 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. 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. There is alot of deer down there. . Every year hunters from around the state enter their names into a draw to waterfowl hunt at Doug Travis, but based on conversations Ive had, I believe its an underrated spot for some early season deer hunting. The Kentucky buck Heath Buchanan calls "Joker" is a Bluegrass State phenomenon. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Deer. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. 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. 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. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. 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. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. With a little research and hard work, metro hunters can successfully . For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. 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. Location: west Kentucky The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. 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. JavaScript is disabled. Four other counties had an impressive season, each with a harvest of more than 1,500 deer. That's probably because in this region moderate deer numbers live among the state's most optimum juxtaposition of row-crop agriculture and oak-hickory woodlands.". I heard they might be having an open hunt on Nov 22-23. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. Shooting range (for single projectile firearms only; no shotshells or pistols allowed) open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-sunset & Sundays noon-sunset. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. Be safe hunting!! One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. Just want to try something new this year. 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. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. You must log in or register to reply here. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. I really can't see anyone coming in blind & having great success. Walnut Road, Lot #WP001 , Boaz, KY 42027 (Graves County) Size: 21.5 acres . They is deer there just not like they used to be. 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. ; KY archery and crossbow deer hunting for the 2022-2023 season has ended. 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. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. However, there's one rule that we've noticed is active in almost every country. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. ", 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. No permanent stands, etc. Hunters may only They are strict on their rules, so read up. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. Emailed registrations will be accepted through Jan. 8. JavaScript is disabled. 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. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. There will not be a staffed check station for the hunt because of crowding concerns and the potential for spreading COVID-19. 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. Lots of deer, nice bucks. 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. There are deer in there, but the horse people screwing around with their dogs will likely increase the difficulty of a hunt.New York Marathon 2022 Registration, Modified Static Crossbreeding System Definition, Dinosaur Festival Brisbane 2021, St Clair Times Newspaper, Is Xhosa A Khoisan Language, Articles W