In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . I do agree.that first time will be more learning than success. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Cheatham WMA is a popular property that produces quite a bit of success, with a mixture of quota and non-quota hunts. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping.
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Originally posted by Valley Station. I'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. A drive through the access points may afford some glassing during early August and give you a good idea of what youre dealing with. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. Hunters are willing to pass up younger deer because they know older ones are around.". During quota hunts, all deer hun ting seasons on this WMA are closed, except to drawn hunters. "At 5-8 per square mile, Kentucky's deer hunter density doesn't place it among the top 12 densest states in whitetail range," Yancy notes. Public Land Search | KDFWR - Kentucky Anyone else know anything about this hunt? In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. 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. . You must log in or register to reply here. I have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. Of all the counties in this area, Hopkins, Hardin, Hart, Webster and Breckinridge offer the best chances for success at bagging a buck. For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Kentucky Hunting Features Forums List Deer Hunting Forum Kentucky Community Forum Waterfowl Hunting Forum Turkey Hunting Forum This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. "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.". A hunter may only hunt four grouse per day and eight per season using shotguns. JavaScript is disabled. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. Ask Perry (PBeyer). 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. 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! Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . I heard they might be having an open hunt on Nov 22-23. Id recommend the closest one to your house. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By More than a quarter-century ago, Kentucky followed neighboring Ohio's lead and implemented a single-buck-per-year bag limit. They have tons of deer as well. 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. All rights reserved. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. Dog-Deer Dove Hunt on These Public Land Areas in Kentucky Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. It may not display this or other websites correctly. And the first of those reasons is the number of hunters. Shooting range (for single projectile firearms only; no shotshells or pistols allowed) open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-sunset & Sundays noon-sunset. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. Ainsley Whitley is a contributing writer for various branded properties that together attract more than 280 million readers seeking influential content. 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! West Kentucky WMA offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding trails, a skeet range, a mobility impaired archery range and hiking trails. Public Land Search | KDFWR - Kentucky 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. Best Spots for Bowhunting Kentucky Trophy Bucks 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. Hunting eBike Laws in the USA by State | Electric Hunting Bike I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. GEORGIA. i would come sooner if possible. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. Most hunting and fishing opportunities align with Kentucky state seasons and bag limits. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. In February, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources bought nearly 1,200 acres along the Pond River to add to the Peabody Last season, there were 30 deer harvested at Doug Travis, with 16 of them being bucks. 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. 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. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. That has been several years ago on the youth mentor hunt. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. "PRIVATE" lodging and family style meals included. With an official net score of 246 0/8 non-typical, Austin Musselman's megabuck is an example of Kentucky quality. 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. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Quota Hunts | eRegulations best wma to hunt for 1st hunt to kentucky (bowhunters) - Kentucky Hunting State Park Deer. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Scott Bestul No permanent stands, etc. 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. Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . The Kentucky buck Heath Buchanan calls "Joker" is a Bluegrass State phenomenon. Any info would be appreciated. I think I have 2 priority points. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? West Tennessee Region 1 Find season dates and bag limits here. What is the most relax state for hunting? : r/Hunting - reddit Give a Gift
Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Photo Gallery See all Photos Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. These areas range from a few hundred acres to the 22,000-acre Rich Mountain WMA in northwestern Georgia. *Our Gear. 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. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. "Camera use facilitates trophy whitetail production in two ways," he points out. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. So perhaps it really is the combination of scouting technology and having just one buck tag that results in a far more selective hunting public. Hunting, Research, and Management. White-tailed deer are an abundant This is a place that is enjoyed by visitors all year round. Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. 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. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. More than 41,000 acres of deer hunting are open only to bowhunters on 27 of Georgia's WMAs. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. Gordon Whittington talks with Steven Sprout about the trophy buck he took back in 1998 while bowhunting public land in Illinois. or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. They're well equipped to fill buck tags at the time of year when antlered deer are most vulnerable. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. Speaking from experience. 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. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. Lots of thick cover. 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 . You are using an out of date browser. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. The last time I was down there it was tore up with rubs and I saw probably a 140" buck. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. West Kentucky WMA Quota Hunt | Kentucky Hunting I am sure a lot has changed. 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. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. Hopkins leads the way with a recorded harvest of 2,542 deer during the 2013 season. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. 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). 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! Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. It may not display this or other websites correctly. However, I just love the moment to be with my father as we try and tag out. 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. Good luck. 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. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area I'd think I'd start there. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. 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. 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. I know they are there. 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. Top 5 Kentucky Public Hunting Area - YouTube Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. Kentucky's Public Hunting Areas - ArcGIS StoryMaps