WMA located approximately 10 miles west of Henderson, KY, consists of 6 units. Nevertheless, whenever this resident of western Kentucky has an opportunity to turn loose his pack of beagles in prime swamp rabbit habitat, deer hunting usually becomes a secondary priority. 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. In fact, it is a well known wetland in far west Kentucky in Carlisle and Hickman Counties. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. Last season, there were 30 deer harvested at Doug Travis, with 16 of them being bucks. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. Ask Perry (PBeyer). So how can Kentucky keep cranking out Pope & Young bucks? I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. At 195-inches there's good reason why. State Park Deer. Thanks! Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . 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. ZIP: 42056. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. my father and i have been bowhunting for 7 years in Alabama. U are right and it looks good from what I have seen. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. I always hunt about 100 from the road in the small strip of woods. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Tim Young remembers, "Man, he looked big." Similar hunts are held on West Kentucky WMA each year. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. Size: 60,000 acres I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2020) Hunters interested in the open firearms deer hunt at West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County are advised that the sign-up process and some procedures will be different for the three-day opportunity in January. Then look up telecheck public land results, tells how many deer checked in on each wma. You must log in or register to reply here. No tags are required for does and only one of your bucks has an antler restriction. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. The hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. 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. "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. "I woke up this morning and I thanked God that I did" Rush Limbaugh RIP Tethered Life Feb 4, 2020 #4 Thunder Head James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. 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. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. I am sure a lot has changed. No vehicles/ATV's. 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. | You must log in or register to reply here. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. CLOTHING - Get 10% off Legendary Whitetails gear w/code THP18 http://bit. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. However, I just love the moment to be with my father as we try and tag out. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol This is just another reason why Kentucky public land deer hunting is among the best. For me, its just another reason to go. 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. Missouri's metropolitan areas are a complex mix of municipal and county governments, each with its own jurisdiction and set of laws. 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. Hunters may only To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. It may not display this or other websites correctly. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. You must log in or register to reply here. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. Id recommend the closest one to your house. Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . | More than 41,000 acres of deer hunting are open only to bowhunters on 27 of Georgia's WMAs. ; KY archery and crossbow deer hunting for the 2022-2023 season has ended. Good luck. During the 2013 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. they are all hard to hunt blind. We hunt all over Alabama (private and public). Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Of all the counties in this area, Hopkins, Hardin, Hart, Webster and Breckinridge offer the best chances for success at bagging a buck. 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. Terrain: Hard; You can experience a big change in elevation when hunting this area. Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. Hunters are willing to pass up younger deer because they know older ones are around.". Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Most areas are open to archery and crossbow hunting for deer except during the Dec. 12-13 quota gun hunt. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. 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. Emailed registrations will be accepted through Jan. 8. But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. Just want to try something new this year. 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. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. There is a lot of good places to hunt. I really can't see anyone coming in blind & having great success. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. Because of that, I prefer to hunt Rich. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. No permanent stands, etc. Speaking from experience. "No, not really," he says. 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. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. Kansas. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. Others do not. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. 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. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. You must log in or register to reply here. I hunted it quite a few times but the last time was about 15 years ago. 2022 Commonwealth of Kentucky. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Most hunting and fishing opportunities align with Kentucky state seasons and bag limits. Be safe hunting!! Used to quail hunt down there years ago. If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. West Kentucky WMA offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding trails, a skeet range, a mobility impaired archery range and hiking trails. 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. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. GEORGIA. Most hunters will use the roads that lead to parking areas. More than a quarter-century ago, Kentucky followed neighboring Ohio's lead and implemented a single-buck-per-year bag limit. 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. A drive through the access points may afford some glassing during early August and give you a good idea of what youre dealing with. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife owns, leases, or manages more than 85 wildlife management areas (WMAs) for public use. 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. Sept. 30. The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. 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. Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". 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. Several counties in the Green River Region offer excellent deer hunting opportunities. 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. 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. 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. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. I remember some of them you get an extra preference point or something for taking does. Sept. 1. While it may be hard to replicate that harvest, there are still big bucks lurking around Pennyrile. You must log in or register to reply here. (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. For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. 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. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. There are deer in there, but the horse people screwing around with their dogs will likely increase the difficulty of a hunt. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. 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. 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 never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. 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. 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.". Several years back the population was much better than it is now. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. Go get em. Please see the refuge hunting/fishing permit for details. 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. That makes the hunting tougher for with bow or gun. Can you field dress in a WMA and discard the remains in the WMA in Georgia? Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? "So it's productive habitat. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. Timber Tract With Opportunities For Deer And Turkey Hunting, 21.5 acres in Graves County, Kentucky offered at $61,810. Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. I think I have 2 priority points. Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. 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. 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.
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