You must log in or register to reply here. In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . Find season dates and bag limits here. Others do not. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. I am sure a lot has changed. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. Its also home to the No. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. Rabbit and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 14 - Dec. 31. Kleber in Franklin and Owen co. Is good! Speaking from experience. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect that broad pattern. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. You need look no further than the bulletin board in Uncle Lees sporting goods store in Greenville for pictorial proof of Peabodys potential. "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. "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. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. I'd hunt Illinois. During quota hunts, all deer hun ting seasons on this WMA are closed, except to drawn hunters. 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. 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. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. Good luck. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Hunters in Crittenden took 3,033 bucks during the 2013 season. 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. Lots of thick cover. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? 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. Walnut Road, Lot #WP001 , Boaz, KY 42027 (Graves County) Size: 21.5 acres . As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. 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). The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. 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. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. In February, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources bought nearly 1,200 acres along the Pond River to add to the Peabody Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Parts of Doug Travis are closed from November 1-March 15. You are using an out of date browser. Lots of deer, nice bucks. The hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. State Park Deer. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. Look forward to hearing how y'all do! 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. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. At 195-inches there's good reason why. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. 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. 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. Size: 8,600 acres Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. 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. They monitor it closely. We are located in Crofton, Ky, and have several beautiful properties that are the perfect home for big bucks. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. The last time I was down there it was tore up with rubs and I saw probably a 140" buck. . I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Id recommend the closest one to your house. Hiwassee and Yuchi wildlife refuges have growing deer herds the state would. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. 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. One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. 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. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). Any info would be greatly appreciated. . Similar hunts are held on West Kentucky WMA each year. 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. Search the dept website and check harvest numbers on wmas. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. 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. 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. 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! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. At most wma's you need to scout a lot & then travel deep to the perfect spot. Always saw several deer and tons of buck sign. 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!! No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. Rich WMA is often an overlooked public land hunting area because it is the next-door-neighbor to Kleber WMA, a hotbed for deer. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) You are using an out of date browser. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. 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. 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. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. All rights reserved. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. It's that you have to be at least 14 years old in order to ride an eBike on the public road. Shane. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. (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. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? They monitor it closely. Sept. 30. 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. i would come sooner if possible. For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. 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. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. The report *will be* updated to include results for bear-only and bear/deer hunts at a later date. The place almost seems like an international airport for hunting during November. We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. Emailed registrations will be accepted through Jan. 8. 6200 some odd acres. Will take first (300) hunters that show-up and sign in. 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%. My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For me, its just another reason to go. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . ZIP: 42327. WMA located approximately 10 miles west of Henderson, KY, consists of 6 units. 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. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. Most of Kodiak Island is public (Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge) and accessible by plane or boat. More than 41,000 acres of deer hunting are open only to bowhunters on 27 of Georgia's WMAs. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. These are prime locations at Rough River. 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. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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.". Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. I hunted it quite a few times but the last time was about 15 years ago. Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. 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. There are deer in there, but the horse people screwing around with their dogs will likely increase the difficulty of a hunt. Antler restrictions at the Cumberland Plateau site have limited the harvest for the. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. 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 entry trail and be there come opening weekend. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. ZIP: 42056. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. Tim Young remembers, "Man, he looked big." JavaScript is disabled. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. 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. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Hunters may only These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife owns, leases, or manages more than 85 wildlife management areas (WMAs) for public use. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. 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. Spring squirrel hunting in Kentucky can be one of the most fun times of the year! But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. 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! Location: west Kentucky 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.
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