They are strict on their rules, so read up. 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. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. I live near Miller-Welch. Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. No permanent stands, etc. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. No vehicles/ATV's. 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. Albert King Buck: 198-Inch Kentucky Giant - North American Whitetail "Also, deer population density averages about 20 animals per square mile. 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. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. He lives near there & knows the area pretty well. Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? But More than likely the result would just be largest wma. These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. Find season dates and bag limits here. i also agree about about your timing. 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. Sept. 30. Most areas are open to archery and crossbow hunting for deer except during the Dec. 12-13 quota gun hunt. Rich WMA is often an overlooked public land hunting area because it is the next-door-neighbor to Kleber WMA, a hotbed for deer. Top WMAs for Deer Archery Hunting - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife 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. Kentucky Lake Area Hunting "No, not really," he says. Just want to try something new this year. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. I always hunt about 100 from the road in the small strip of woods. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. You should have pretty good luck there. 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. 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. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Shooting In Camden Tn - supremacy-network.de Five Underrated Areas for Kentucky Public Land Deer Hunting - Eastern 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. I know nothing about this state and being this far away I would be going by your guys help. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. Shooting range (for single projectile firearms only; no shotshells or pistols allowed) open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-sunset & Sundays noon-sunset. If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. That's where i'd hide if I was a deer! 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. U are right and it looks good from what I have seen. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. As a reminder, results are missing for several 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 seasons hunts. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. Lake Beshear is part of Pennyrile and it has some of the best bass fishing in the area. According to the biologist, some biologists in the agency also believe the advent of affordable digital trail cameras has played a big role. In my experiences, most hunters do not do this at Rich WMA. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA was one of the most successful Eastern Kentucky public land areas last year with 42 bucks harvested. Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14, Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land. "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. 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. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. WMA located approximately 10 miles west of Henderson, KY, consists of 6 units. With nearly a third of the area covered in water, you can bet that youll find bucks bedded near some swampy, nasty places. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. You are using an out of date browser. 2022-2023 WMA Deer Hunt results | GON Forum Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. Any info would be appreciated. They stay near the logging roads and hope a deer goes walking by. The deadline to register by phone is 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 5. Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . $61,810. Some of these governments allow the use of hunting equipment such as firearms, crossbows, and bows within their boundaries. 2023-2024 archery dates will be announced later in 2023.; 2022-23 Tennessee Deer Season 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! The Green River Region has long been regarded as a trophy buck host area, with the best counties being Ohio, Logan, Hopkins and Todd, according to Game and Fishing magazine. They is deer there just not like they used to be. I will once again be maintaining a report detailing the results for WMA Deer hunts for the 2022/2023 season. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. For details, see individual WMA schedules, contact any Field Office, or visit our website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. JavaScript is disabled. Dog-Deer The report *will be* updated to include results for bear-only and bear/deer hunts at a later date. 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. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. 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. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol They're well equipped to fill buck tags at the time of year when antlered deer are most vulnerable. 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. With over 14,000 acres, it would be impossible to pinpoint a few to share, but my advice in hunting Pennyrile is to be different. 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. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By 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. Best WMA for deer numbers! | Kentucky Hunting I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 2022 Commonwealth of Kentucky. When Kentucky public land deer hunting, using a hunting app like OnX, try to find low gap areas, or saddles, that create natural pinch points and traveling corridors for deer. I think I have 2 priority points. The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. Antler restrictions at the Cumberland Plateau site have limited the harvest for the. They monitor it closely. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. You are using an out of date browser. Destinations - West Kentucky WMA Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. These are prime locations at Rough River. 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. 2 deer a day from October 15 through January 31, but only 3 total bucks. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. Deer Hunting Regulations - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife For me, its just another reason to go. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years.
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