Hopefully by archery season you will have a game plan that will give you the best chance to get one with a bow. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. Therefore, it seems only fitting that his pursuit of a particular giant buck actually began during a rabbit hunt in November 2012. As a reminder, results are missing for several 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 seasons hunts. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. But, Pennyrile is home to a nice deer population, as well. 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. I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. 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. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA was one of the most successful Eastern Kentucky public land areas last year with 42 bucks harvested. 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. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. If you really want to be different, you can access more remote parts of Pennyrile if you access it through Lake Beshear. Regulations As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. In my experiences, most hunters do not do this at Rich WMA. Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. Yes it was. JavaScript is disabled. 2023-2024 archery dates will be announced later in 2023.; 2022-23 Tennessee Deer Season Kentucky Hunting Features Forums List Deer Hunting Forum Kentucky Community Forum Waterfowl Hunting Forum Turkey Hunting Forum http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. Early season is the key here. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. Find season dates and bag limits here. Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. 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. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. You must log in or register to reply here. 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 . Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 #1 Oct 12, 2018#2 bowhunter26912 pointer 3,973 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. 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. 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. I know nothing about this state and being this far away I would be going by your guys help. They are strict on their rules, so read up. "No, not really," he says. So how can Kentucky keep cranking out Pope & Young bucks? I remember some of them you get an extra preference point or something for taking does. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. You should have pretty good luck there. 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. Several counties in the Green River Region offer excellent deer hunting opportunities. You must log in or register to reply here. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. In all, I saw eight different bucks at Rich in 2020, with the biggest being a small 6-pointer. I harvested a doe at Rich in late September, and had a chance at a few small bucks that I passed one. Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. Any info would be greatly appreciated. All Rights Reserved. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. That has been several years ago on the youth mentor hunt. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. They monitor it closely. View all 40 pictures. You must log in or register to reply here. Heard something about an open hunt. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Timber Tract With Opportunities For Deer And Turkey Hunting, 21.5 acres in Graves County, Kentucky offered at $61,810. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. "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.". 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. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). I think I have 2 priority points. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. There were tracks that were open to hunting and others closed to hunting. Thanks! 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. Then, once it's known a big buck frequents an area, cameras can assist hunters in patterning the deer.With only one buck tag per season, and the knowledge big bucks are out there, it's possibly led to even more selective harvest. At any time, you can drop off down a ridge and go looking for more deer sign. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. It's a question a lot of wildlife biologists and trophy hunters in other states probably have asked themselves. Just want to try something new this year. I heard they might be having an open hunt on Nov 22-23. "PRIVATE" lodging and family style meals included. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. ", 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. 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. Honestly man and I dont mean this in a bad way but Ive been very fortunate and taken nice deer on public land in a couple different states so I feel like my advice might help you. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect that broad pattern. Good luck. 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. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. It gets hit pretty hard! 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. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. Cheatham WMA is a popular property that produces quite a bit of success, with a mixture of quota and non-quota hunts. "So it's productive habitat. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). Its also home to the No. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. i also agree about about your timing. Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. The Deer Tour has begun! 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. 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! According to the biologist, some biologists in the agency also believe the advent of affordable digital trail cameras has played a big role. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. 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. The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? These areas in which deer will travel and you may have some luck with buck movement during the mid-day. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol i would come sooner if possible. Be safe hunting!! You need look no further than the bulletin board in Uncle Lees sporting goods store in Greenville for pictorial proof of Peabodys potential. "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. "I woke up this morning and I thanked God that I did" Rush Limbaugh RIP Tethered Life Feb 4, 2020 #4 Thunder Head Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Still, it's worth asking: Does the biologist feel the top areas for bowhunting trophy bucks are likely to change any time soon? Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. "You can take a boy out of ol' dixieland but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy" -Lynyrd Skynyrd. The last time I was down there it was tore up with rubs and I saw probably a 140" buck. Hunters may only Scott Bestul Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. 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. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. GEORGIA. 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. Subscriber Services. Of all the counties in this area, Hopkins, Hardin, Hart, Webster and Breckinridge offer the best chances for success at bagging a buck. Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. Just $1 per month . Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. Anyone else know anything about this hunt? There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. Deer. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. 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!! 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. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. Youll find several smaller areas that fall between the water and private land, but a quick paddle can get you there quickly and away from other hunters.