NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. 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. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. There will be pressure any where you go. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. He lives near there & knows the area pretty well. 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. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. These areas in which deer will travel and you may have some luck with buck movement during the mid-day. Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. Lots of deer, nice bucks. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. Shane. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) West Kentucky WMA, McCracken County. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. Location: west Kentucky Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. 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. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. Location: west Kentucky To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. 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. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. 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. Ask Perry (PBeyer). "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. I know nothing about this state and being this far away I would be going by your guys help. Cheatham WMA is a popular property that produces quite a bit of success, with a mixture of quota and non-quota hunts. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. 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 may not display this or other websites correctly. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. It's that you have to be at least 14 years old in order to ride an eBike on the public road. 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. There is alot of deer down there. Id recommend the closest one to your house. With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. Just want to try something new this year. 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. 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 . All Rights Reserved. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife owns, leases, or manages more than 85 wildlife management areas (WMAs) for public use. Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. Last season, there were 30 deer harvested at Doug Travis, with 16 of them being bucks. i think you guys would have to best chance there. There is a lot of good places to hunt. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Lots of thick cover. The Kentucky buck Heath Buchanan calls "Joker" is a Bluegrass State phenomenon. Hunters are willing to pass up younger deer because they know older ones are around.". Therefore, this is perfect for hunters who like taking their kids hunting with them. 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. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. You are using an out of date browser. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. I remember some of them you get an extra preference point or something for taking does. I'd think I'd start there. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. As a reminder, results are missing for several 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 seasons hunts. 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. The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. I will once again be maintaining a report detailing the results for WMA Deer hunts for the 2022/2023 season. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. View 40 photos, read details, and contact the seller. JavaScript is disabled. The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. ZIP: 42327. A drive through the access points may afford some glassing during early August and give you a good idea of what youre dealing with. The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. Scott Bestul If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. Early season is the key here. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. WMA located approximately 10 miles west of Henderson, KY, consists of 6 units. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. 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. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. Be safe hunting!! "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.". 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. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. |
Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. Lake Beshear is part of Pennyrile and it has some of the best bass fishing in the area. No vehicles/ATV's. It gets hit pretty hard! 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 last time I was down there it was tore up with rubs and I saw probably a 140" buck. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. These are prime locations at Rough River. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. 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. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. Hunters may only Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? Steep hills of the Appalachian Mountains make for limited access and will push even the most physically fit. 6200 some odd acres. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 "Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any public hunting area in the state at one buck for every. All rights reserved. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. The refuge manages native grasslands to benefit white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, migratory songbirds and small mammals. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. Here's his full story. There are deer in there, but the horse people screwing around with their dogs will likely increase the difficulty of a hunt. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Tim Young remembers, "Man, he looked big." According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. Where to Hunt Deer in Alaska Unit 4Z saw the highest blacktail harvest in 2021, with 6,579 animals. It may not display this or other websites correctly. We are located in Crofton, Ky, and have several beautiful properties that are the perfect home for big bucks. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. You must log in or register to reply here. JavaScript is disabled. I have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. I heard they might be having an open hunt on Nov 22-23. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. 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. 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. David Yancy, a wildlife biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), refers back to the white-tailed deer restoration efforts between 1946 and 1999. 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. This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. 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. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. Most of Kodiak Island is public (Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge) and accessible by plane or boat. ", 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. 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 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.
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