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. Selected hunters may bring a hunting party totaling no more than 10 members, including the administrator and designated co-administrator. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. A hunter may only hunt four grouse per day and eight per season using shotguns. I heard they might be having an open hunt on Nov 22-23. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. Timber Tract With Opportunities For Deer And Turkey Hunting, 21.5 acres in Graves County, Kentucky offered at $61,810. The best hunting area I have found is Fort Knox military reservation.deer numbers are good (not as good as when I started hunting there in the 1990s though) and the CHANCE for a B&C buck is legitimate (Ft Knox posts lots of pictures of big bucks harvested each year). Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Always saw several deer and tons of buck sign. Hiwassee and Yuchi wildlife refuges have growing deer herds the state would. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Of course, trail cameras now are in wide use in many states and provinces that lack Kentucky's reputation for huge bucks. I'd think I'd start there. Kleber in Franklin and Owen co. Is good! The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. JavaScript is disabled. More than 41,000 acres of deer hunting are open only to bowhunters on 27 of Georgia's WMAs. 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. All rights reserved. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. Speaking from experience. 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. The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. There is alot of deer down there. The majority of Ballard WMA is closed to visitation Oct. 15-March 15. You are using an out of date browser. Of all the counties in this area, Hopkins, Hardin, Hart, Webster and Breckinridge offer the best chances for success at bagging a buck. What a question for a public forum, laziest approach I've seen yet. hope that helps. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Just want to try something new this year. It will tell you how many were killed each year and with what weapon. Therefore, this is perfect for hunters who like taking their kids hunting with them. They monitor it closely. 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. We take our hunter's comfort seriously and that's why we try to provide each of our guests with their own private, cabin style room. 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. Deer and Small Game Hunting and Trail Cams. For details, see individual WMA schedules, contact any Field Office, or visit our website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov. Camp is setup in Kentucky! Some of these governments allow the use of hunting equipment such as firearms, crossbows, and bows within their boundaries. 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. 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. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Lake Beshear is part of Pennyrile and it has some of the best bass fishing in the area. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. This will be some of the most difficult terrain to hunt in Kentucky. *Our Gear. Contact us at 786-205-6593 or 786-457-4128 A 50% deposit is due upon booking of your hunt, with the balance due before AUGUST 1 All hunts are fully guided. Good luck. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years. Make sure your deer is 15in wide or it will cost you. A drive through the access points may afford some glassing during early August and give you a good idea of what youre dealing with. Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . 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. 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! I'm looking to do a public land hunt traveling from New Jersey, so any help would be appreciated. Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. Sept. 30. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. These areas in which deer will travel and you may have some luck with buck movement during the mid-day. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. These areas range from a few hundred acres to the 22,000-acre Rich Mountain WMA in northwestern Georgia. 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. Where to Hunt Deer in Alaska Unit 4Z saw the highest blacktail harvest in 2021, with 6,579 animals. 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. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. We are located in Crofton, Ky, and have several beautiful properties that are the perfect home for big bucks. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. "Also, deer population density averages about 20 animals per square mile. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. No permanent stands, etc. Thanks! For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. Just $1 per month . I hunted it quite a few times but the last time was about 15 years ago. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. 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.". Size: 60,000 acres Hunters are willing to pass up younger deer because they know older ones are around.". 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. Here's his full story. 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. You are using an out of date browser. "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. Location: west Kentucky It may not display this or other websites correctly. I also missed 1 of the 2 bucks I have shot at with a bow in that small strip of woods. It's that you have to be at least 14 years old in order to ride an eBike on the public road. Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. Dog-Deer He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. 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. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. 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%. 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 Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. 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. 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. Several years back the population was much better than it is now. The cards must be visible from the windshield of each hunters vehicle while hunting and returned to a drop box at a designated location on the WMA. Same as some already said. JavaScript is disabled. You must log in or register to reply here. my father and i have been bowhunting for 7 years in Alabama. I do agree.that first time will be more learning than success. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. Sept. 1. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. They're well equipped to fill buck tags at the time of year when antlered deer are most vulnerable. Regulations 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. Yes it was. (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. At any time, you can drop off down a ridge and go looking for more deer sign. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. 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. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. However, I just love the moment to be with my father as we try and tag out. If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. Deer. Go get em. Shooting range (for single projectile firearms only; no shotshells or pistols allowed) open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-sunset & Sundays noon-sunset. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. No vehicles/ATV's. The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. 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!! Others do not. With a little research and hard work, metro hunters can successfully . Sprawling across Ohio, Muhlenberg and Hopkins counties, this rolling, brushy upland habitat with many wooded creek bottoms has no antler restrictions, and hunters can take up to four deer. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. 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. "In much of western and central Kentucky we have fertile land with a good balance of cover and crops," the biologist says. 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'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. 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. All Rights Reserved. Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. Size: 8,600 acres Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. Used to quail hunt down there years ago. 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. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. "PRIVATE" lodging and family style meals included. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. 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. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. Doug Travis WMA Size: 4,132 acres Location: Carlisle & Hickman Counties Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14 Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land State Park Deer. Will take first (300) hunters that show-up and sign in. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. Ask Perry (PBeyer). New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? 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! 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 when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? 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. 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. Be safe hunting!! Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? Early season is the key here. Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. Parts of Doug Travis are closed from November 1-March 15. They have tons of deer as well. 2022 Commonwealth of Kentucky. Missouri's metropolitan areas are a complex mix of municipal and county governments, each with its own jurisdiction and set of laws. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. During quota hunts, all deer hun ting seasons on this WMA are closed, except to drawn hunters. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. Steep hills of the Appalachian Mountains make for limited access and will push even the most physically fit. Most of Kodiak Island is public (Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge) and accessible by plane or boat. 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. I really can't see anyone coming in blind & having great success. You must log in or register to reply here. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. I think I may get drawn this coming season. Kentucky public land deer hunting can be rewarding and Rich WMA is where I spent a lot of time last year, and I saw a lot of deer. If it's like last year, Archery will open under statewide regulations, As far as gun hunts they'll do the youth hunt and a quoata, Shotgun or ML only. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Thanks! 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. U are right and it looks good from what I have seen. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. Look forward to hearing how y'all do! That has been several years ago on the youth mentor hunt. Or you could shoot 216 does and no bucks. they are all hard to hunt blind. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. Kentucky Hunting Features Forums List Deer Hunting Forum Kentucky Community Forum Waterfowl Hunting Forum Turkey Hunting Forum $61,810. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Try Fort Campbell. View all 40 pictures. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. 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. Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. i think you guys would have to best chance there. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. "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.". Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? 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. "No, not really," he says. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area You should have pretty good luck there. West Kentucky WMA, McCracken County. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Rabbit and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 14 - Dec. 31. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property.
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