Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. You must log in or register to reply here. For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. A hunter may only hunt four grouse per day and eight per season using shotguns. 2022 Commonwealth of Kentucky. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Hunting there in early September can be tough until it is mowed before the youth hunting weekend. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? Signups will not be accepted once all slots have been filled. For details, see individual WMA schedules, contact any Field Office, or visit our website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. (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. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. WMA Management Levels - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. Louisiana Hunting Seasons & Rules | eRegulations Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. my father and i have been bowhunting for 7 years in Alabama. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Used to quail hunt down there years ago. Deer. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Lots of deer, nice bucks. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. 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. These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. *Our Gear. I am sure a lot has changed. Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. lol did not realize i didn't put the name of the wma but yes the one I was talking about is west kentucky wma. 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. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. [, quote:
Originally posted by Valley Station. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. GEORGIA. Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 Jonathan A.,Oct 11, 2018 #1 Oct 12, 2018#2 bowhunter26912 pointer 3,973 Any info would be greatly appreciated. 100 Best Public-Land Hunts: Tennessee | Field & Stream But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. Size: 60,000 acres 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). This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. Quota Hunts - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife i would come sooner if possible. Be sure to always check regulations before an adventure Kentucky public land deer hunting. In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. 2023-2024 archery dates will be announced later in 2023.; 2022-23 Tennessee Deer Season During quota hunts, all deer hun ting seasons on this WMA are closed, except to drawn hunters. 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. i also agree about about your timing. Be safe hunting!! 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. "I woke up this morning and I thanked God that I did" Rush Limbaugh RIP Tethered Life Feb 4, 2020 #4 Thunder Head Any info would be appreciated. He lives near there & knows the area pretty well. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Welcome to 2022-23 Louisiana Hunting What's New for 2022 Licensing changes ( Licenses & Fees ): Change to license fees; see fee tables for details. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. 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. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. Hunters are willing to pass up younger deer because they know older ones are around.". ZIP: 42327. U are right and it looks good from what I have seen. Walnut Road, Lot #WP001 , Boaz, KY 42027 (Graves County) Size: 21.5 acres . The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. Camp is setup in Kentucky! Speaking from experience. There will be pressure any where you go. JavaScript is disabled. they are all hard to hunt blind. Just $1 per month . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. Where to Hunt Deer in Alaska Unit 4Z saw the highest blacktail harvest in 2021, with 6,579 animals. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer 1 buck killed in Kentucky in 2006 an incredible 19-pointer that measured 246 3/8. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. At 195-inches there's good reason why. 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. Deer Hunting Season 2021 Forecast: A State-By-State Guide You are using an out of date browser. However, I just love the moment to be with my father as we try and tag out. The place almost seems like an international airport for hunting during November. 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.". State Park Deer. Y outh Seasons and Youth Lottery Hunts. There is a lot of good places to hunt. So how can Kentucky keep cranking out Pope & Young bucks? JavaScript is disabled. Kentucky Guided Hunting Trips Most of the SRO Crew Contact us today! Kentucky Lake Area Hunting This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. You must log in or register to reply here. At any time, you can drop off down a ridge and go looking for more deer sign. While some places around the lake are limited, there are sizable parcels of land that offer land features that attract deer. My advice would be to get as close to the river as you can, in some of the more remote areas. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. 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. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. best wma to hunt for 1st hunt to kentucky (bowhunters) - Kentucky Hunting Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. In fact, it is a well known wetland in far west Kentucky in Carlisle and Hickman Counties. Livingston County WMA and State Natural Area - The Nature Conservancy 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. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. 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.