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. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. I bowhunted 10 days in a row there last year and saw 4 deer. You are using an out of date browser. ", Game and Fishing Magazine: Kentucky Deer Hunting Forecast for 2014, Game and Fishing Magazine: Best Counties for Hunting Deer in 2013, Game and Fishing Magazine: Best Places for Trophy Bucks in Kentucky in 2013, Outdoor Life: Best Deer Hunting State: Kentucky Takes Top Spot in New Whitetail Scale. Likely, youll find them with their backs to the water and their vantage points set to access areas or popular walking routes. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. 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. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. For me, its just another reason to go. That's where i'd hide if I was a deer! 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. View all 40 pictures. "Also, deer population density averages about 20 animals per square mile. You must log in or register to reply here. You are using an out of date browser. You are using an out of date browser. Sept. 30. Change to senior hunt/fish licenses. In all, I saw eight different bucks at Rich in 2020, with the biggest being a small 6-pointer. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. Map reading is probably one of my best qualities in bowhunting.(served 8 years in the army). A drive through the access points may afford some glassing during early August and give you a good idea of what youre dealing with. You should have pretty good luck there. 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. While over the last 20 years we've seen our trophy whitetail production become more evenly distributed across the state, the west-central portion east of Land Between The Lakes and west of I-65 remains our most consistent yielder of trophy contenders. 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. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By "Catoosa is one of the more popular public hunting areas in the state for big deer," according to Ratajczak. However, there's one rule that we've noticed is active in almost every country. But I had so much property off base it was just easyer to hunt around Clarksville or Oak Grove. Good deer hunting can be found in many parts of West Virginia, but the best whitetail-producing counties share a common set of characteristics plenty of deer, enough size to make harvest . You are using an out of date browser. 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. These are prime locations at Rough River. Breckinridge and Grayson Counties are also known as two of the best counties in the state. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. i think you guys would have to best chance there. ZIP: 42327. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conducts quota hunts for deer, pheasant and migratory birds (waterfowl and mourning doves). Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. There is a lot of good places to hunt. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. Size: 60,000 acres Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Parts of Doug Travis are closed from November 1-March 15. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Feb 16, 2015 #3 C Chadx1981 Senior Member Sweet what's the name lol Used to quail hunt down there years ago. Application with up to five hunters allowed. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. More than 41,000 acres of deer hunting are open only to bowhunters on 27 of Georgia's WMAs. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect that broad pattern. It may not display this or other websites correctly. They are strict on their rules, so read up. "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. In addition, archery hunters will for the first time have the run of Ballard from September 1 to October 14; after that, all but 400 acres will close to provide refuge to migrating waterfowl. JavaScript is disabled. I know the basics. Because of that, I prefer to hunt Rich. This is just another reason why Kentucky public land deer hunting is among the best. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. There will not be a staffed check station for the hunt because of crowding concerns and the potential for spreading COVID-19. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. Refer to the pertinent Hunting Guides for specific rules regarding hunting and trapping. Of all the counties in this area, Hopkins, Hardin, Hart, Webster and Breckinridge offer the best chances for success at bagging a buck. 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. No vehicles/ATV's. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. JavaScript is disabled. Id recommend the closest one to your house. "No, not really," he says. Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. "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.". Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. During the 2013 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. JavaScript is disabled. $61,810. JavaScript is disabled. good luck, Thanks guys for all your info. While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. Find season dates and bag limits here. Doug Travis WMA is not at the top of peoples lists when Kentucky public land deer hunting. I know nothing about this state and being this far away I would be going by your guys help. Any info would be greatly appreciated. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. No vehicles/ATV's. No permanent stands, etc. 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. Missouri's metropolitan areas are a complex mix of municipal and county governments, each with its own jurisdiction and set of laws. Any info would be appreciated. Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. I'd think the WMA that lists incentives for killing a bunch of does would be the ones with the highest density. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. Check kdfwr website for harvest results over several years. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. 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. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. Speaking from experience. Four other counties had an impressive season, each with a harvest of more than 1,500 deer. Christian, Graves, Trigg and Livingston rounded out the top five counties with between 1,737 and 2,910 deer taken in each. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Deer. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. JavaScript is disabled. In fact, it is a well known wetland in far west Kentucky in Carlisle and Hickman Counties. The place almost seems like an international airport for hunting during November. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. 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. These 2 areas combined offer more than 46,000 acres giving archery hunters lots of space to roam. 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. Then look up telecheck public land results, tells how many deer checked in on each wma. My best advice would be to go to the area and scout it before you hunt..after reviewing the maps. If you really want to be different, you can access more remote parts of Pennyrile if you access it through Lake Beshear. Im hoping those bucks made it through the season and they come back bigger and better, but its not likely when hunting public land. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. And that public land is found throughout the state, in areas big and small. "So it's productive habitat. And the first of those reasons is the number of hunters. Off Market. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. All stands are community so you get to hunt the full 16000 acres. Regulations | You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. Deer. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. Several counties in the Green River Region offer excellent deer hunting opportunities. You are using an out of date browser. Rabbit and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 14 - Dec. 31. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. And get this: Nearly all of the hunters heading afield then are carrying scoped centerfire rifles. In February, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources bought nearly 1,200 acres along the Pond River to add to the Peabody I'm looking to do a public land hunt traveling from New Jersey, so any help would be appreciated. This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. Photo Gallery See all Photos It may not display this or other websites correctly. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA was one of the most successful Eastern Kentucky public land areas last year with 42 bucks harvested. 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. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. Selected hunters may bring a hunting party totaling no more than 10 members, including the administrator and designated co-administrator. 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. 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. 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. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. 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. Subscriber Services. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. Antler restrictions at the Cumberland Plateau site have limited the harvest for the. Peabody Wildlife Management Area Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. 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. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. As well as Clay wma in nicholus co. Yah, just send everyone to Owen County the second week of Novemberplenty of land, deer, and hardly any hunters! 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. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. But, Pennyrile is home to a nice deer population, as well. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? If you want public land, hunt the Shawnee N.F. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. I really can't see anyone coming in blind & having great success.