You must log in or register to reply here. 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. 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%. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. 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. I will once again be maintaining a report detailing the results for WMA Deer hunts for the 2022/2023 season. West Kentucky WMA deer hunt spots reduced because of flooding Dave Baker/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife 800-858-1549 KY FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2020) High water from the Ohio River continues to impact portions of West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County. You need look no further than the bulletin board in Uncle Lees sporting goods store in Greenville for pictorial proof of Peabodys potential. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By How are they doing the gun hunt in West Ky this year? Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. In some areas, a user permit is required. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. Rich WMA consists of ridge after ridge, with some low bottom areas where deer like to travel. You are using an out of date browser. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). All Rights Reserved. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. Most of Kodiak Island is public (Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge) and accessible by plane or boat. Location: west Kentucky WMA located approximately 10 miles west of Henderson, KY, consists of 6 units. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol You are using an out of date browser. These areas in which deer will travel and you may have some luck with buck movement during the mid-day. You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Therefore, it seems only fitting that his pursuit of a particular giant buck actually began during a rabbit hunt in November 2012. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. 2022 Commonwealth of Kentucky. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. i would go to lbl if u were u.its closest to bama and the biggest by far.over 100,000 acres..big bucks and less crowded simply due to its size. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). 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. 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. when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? Stalk Em Spring squirrel hunting in Kentucky can be [], Squirrel Hunting in Kentucky Opens May 15, Deer Hunting On Public Land Kentucky Outdoors Media, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFP-jOHTsc0&t=8s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6ETHU_ypZY&t=5s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYOoABQMAEI&t=4s. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. 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. 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. Land that once gave up coal to huge strip mine shovels now regularly yields 120- and 130-class bucks. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. 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. i think you guys would have to best chance there. Used to quail hunt down there years ago. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Ask Perry (PBeyer). But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. Deer. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Antler restrictions at the Cumberland Plateau site have limited the harvest for the. Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23, Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. Size: 60,000 acres Deer. Find entry trail and be there come opening weekend. [,
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Originally posted by Valley Station. You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. The hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. JavaScript is disabled. Maps - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife More Maps Public Lands and Hunting Maps Public Hunting area map* Wildlife Management Area and Public Lands Search Kentucky's Hunting and Fishing Access Sites Game Maps "Know Before You Go" CWD Interactive Map Specific Species Hunting Maps Dove Hunting Field Map Elk Hunting map Elk Hunting map* 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. Hunters may only For details, see individual WMA schedules, contact any Field Office, or visit our website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov. Give a Gift
I have hunted down there prbably 7 or 8 times. I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. Stan Potts heads to Montana with his rifle in search of a Big Sky buck. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. They have tons of deer as well. The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. 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 Size: 8,600 acres JavaScript is disabled. Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. 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. You are using an out of date browser. I am sure a lot has changed. July 26, 2022 By Bernie Barringer. 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.". Kansas. Sept. 30. Itll make you a better deer hunter and itll make you prouder of your accomplishment when you do find the deer your after. But, Pennyrile is home to a nice deer population, as well. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. That's where i'd hide if I was a deer! "In much of western and central Kentucky we have fertile land with a good balance of cover and crops," the biologist says. Dog-Deer or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. The archery areas on Campbell were like hunting in a park. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. I have been putting in for the Land Between the Lakes quota hunt. 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.