west kentucky wma deer hunting

Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Dont rely on info strangers on the internet give you. I do agree.that first time will be more learning than success. Any info would be greatly appreciated. How and Where to Kill a Whitetail Deer on Public Land Still, it's worth asking: Does the biologist feel the top areas for bowhunting trophy bucks are likely to change any time soon? More than a quarter-century ago, Kentucky followed neighboring Ohio's lead and implemented a single-buck-per-year bag limit. You must log in or register to reply here. Albert King Buck: 198-Inch Kentucky Giant - North American Whitetail Which WV deer-hunting counties can truly be considered 'the best?' All rights reserved. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? View 40 photos, read details, and contact the seller. 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. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. Ask Perry (PBeyer). Top WMAs for Deer Archery Hunting - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife I would hunt in area 4 right across the road from the A area. 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. Eastern Kentucky is not known as the best part of the state to deer hunt, but there are some giants in that part of the state. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. Last season, there were 30 deer harvested at Doug Travis, with 16 of them being bucks. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. I think I may get drawn this coming season. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Most hunters will use the roads that lead to parking areas. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. i also agree about about your timing. Timber Tract With Opportunities For Deer And Turkey Hunting Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. Some of these governments allow the use of hunting equipment such as firearms, crossbows, and bows within their boundaries. Dog-Deer "At 5-8 per square mile, Kentucky's deer hunter density doesn't place it among the top 12 densest states in whitetail range," Yancy notes. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. Kentucky Lake Area Hunting If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. Most hunting and fishing opportunities align with Kentucky state seasons and bag limits. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. 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. 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. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. best wma to hunt for 1st hunt to kentucky (bowhunters) - Kentucky Hunting Always saw several deer and tons of buck sign. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. You must log in or register to reply here. Yet, anyone younger than 14 can still ride an eBike off-road. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. Lots of thick cover. Terrain: Moderate; Hill country, with steep ridges in places. 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. Livingston County WMA and State Natural Area - The Nature Conservancy Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14, Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land. Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? "So it's productive habitat. For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. Similar hunts are held on West Kentucky WMA each year. You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. 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!! The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. JavaScript is disabled. Anyone else know anything about this hunt? Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. (Author image) Sportsmen and women have it pretty good in my home state of Kentucky. or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Of all the counties in this area, Hopkins, Hardin, Hart, Webster and Breckinridge offer the best chances for success at bagging a buck. Begley of Clay County, Ky harvested a 217 2/8-inch buck on Nov. 14, 2020 in Fayette . Hulah WMA is in the heart of big deer country. 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 With an official net score of 246 0/8 non-typical, Austin Musselman's megabuck is an example of Kentucky quality. Write, email or call Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for additional information. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. Tim Young remembers, "Man, he looked big." The archery areas on Campbell were like hunting in a park. Fall 2020-'21 harvest: 24,809 mule deer, 24,849 whitetails Overall outlook: Rick Ward, deer and elk coordinator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, says the statewide mule deer outlook is fair to good and improving depending on the area. $61,810. Wildlife Management Areas | eRegulations - Official Hunting & Fishing 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. In all, I saw eight different bucks at Rich in 2020, with the biggest being a small 6-pointer. We provide our hunters with an exciting Whitetail deer hunting experience in a true wilderness setting. Some hunts are open to mobility-impaired hunters only. 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. They have tons of deer as well. Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. Public Hunting Opportunities Locator Map | eRegulations Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. What a question for a public forum, laziest approach I've seen yet. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. 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. *Our Gear. There will be pressure any where you go. I never saw another person when I was younger and hunted there. There are deer in there, but the horse people screwing around with their dogs will likely increase the difficulty of a hunt. There will not be a staffed check station for the hunt because of crowding concerns and the potential for spreading COVID-19. "No, not really," he says. Thanks! 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. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . Just want to try something new this year. 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.

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