*Our Gear. JavaScript is disabled. The Blue Grass Region is the best area in the state of Kentucky for deer hunting, with Owen county leading the pack. 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. If any old whitetail just won't do and you're on the hunt for trophy bucks, Kentucky has you covered. Its also home to the No. West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas (Region 1) *The numbers for each WMA and on the map correspond to the numbers in the hunting guide. 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. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2020) Hunters interested in the open firearms deer hunt at West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County are advised that the sign-up process and some procedures will be different for the three-day opportunity in January. It may not display this or other websites correctly. First off, the location of this public land area is incredible. Rich WMA made this list because it is filled with deer, but it comes in at No. During quota hunts, all deer hun ting seasons on this WMA are closed, except to drawn hunters. Most areas are open to archery and crossbow hunting for deer except during the Dec. 12-13 quota gun hunt. 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. The Deer Tour has begun! Hunters can hunt squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and resident Canadian geese during the specified seasons. My father is 66 years old and his days are numbered for: climbing trees, bow hunting, etc. They only ones I know anything about is in the bluegrass region! The 10-day firearms season in early November is popular with out-of-state hunters, but bowhunters will find pressure light. There are some WMA's, like the dam/Peninusula area at Barren River Reservoir that are primitive weapons only. i think you guys would have to best chance there. I do agree.that first time will be more learning than success. "Be bear aware at all times, and never drag your game," Svoboda said. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. There is a lot that can be said about the Rough River Lake WMA. Alternating ridges and sloughs, moist soil management units, woodlands, brush, and open crop fields are found here. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. They are strict on their rules, so read up. Lace your boots up and put some time in now. Most hunters will use the roads that lead to parking areas. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. Deer: Balancing Expectations for Small Properties, Get to Know Your Neighbors for Better Deer Herd Management, Big Buck Profile: Reid Crawford Kansas Buck, Choosing Correct Magnification for Rifle Scope, Big Buck Profile: Troy Metzger's East Illinois Giant. Sept. 30. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. You must log in or register to reply here. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. Emailed registrations will be accepted through Jan. 8. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. Sept. 1. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect that broad pattern. hope that helps. I would scout three spots in three different areas just in case they are useing it. Find season dates and bag limits here. Size: 60,000 acres This WMA is vast, covering more than 16,000 acres in Osage County. 2 deer a day from October 15 through January 31, but only 3 total bucks. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 "Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any public hunting area in the state at one buck for every. Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any public hunting area in the state at one buck for every two does, Yancy says, and it also has an excellent age-class structure that features a lot of older bucks. Starting this year, more sportsmen will be able to take advantage of these numbers. The Blue Grass Region is another hot spot, with Pendleton, Garrard, Boone and Henry counties offering the best chances for bagging a trophy buck. No vehicles/ATV's. JavaScript is disabled. Access is available in all areas of Rich WMA. Hardin County was the number one deer producing county in the entire state of Kentucky last season. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By These are prime locations at Rough River. Off Market. The Kentucky buck Heath Buchanan calls "Joker" is a Bluegrass State phenomenon. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? In fact, it is a well known wetland in far west Kentucky in Carlisle and Hickman Counties. For me, its just another reason to go. If you are strickly interested in a good quality buck, you'll need to hike a good ways or travel by boat into hard to reach areas. One of the reasons Pennyrile sustains a nice deer herd is because hunting access to the park is not easy. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Oct 20, 2004 #2 G glenmorebuckman 6 pointer Dec 20, 2003 468 Glenmore, Ky, USA. Changing the big game license to individual licenses for deer and turkey. 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. Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. some buddies of mine and i got drawn there to hunt in 2001 man, the area looked really promising, food plots, creek bottoms, hardwoods.. in two days of hard hunting, we saw 2 deer!!!!! Where's the best place to go looking for one of these big guys in bow season? Kind of an eerie place with all the nuclear signs and fall out shelters. As the accompanying map illustrates, no single county has them to itself. Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. "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.". West Kentucky WMA offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding trails, a skeet range, a mobility impaired archery range and hiking trails. Fee, advance application required of deer, waterfowl hunters. West Kentucky WMA Get Directions Return to Search WMA Overview Size: 6425 acres Location: McCracken Contact: (270) 488-3233 Elevation: minimum 297 feet, maximum 451 feet. Shane. Then look up telecheck public land results, tells how many deer checked in on each wma. As a side note, as a wma only hunter, I never give up my best spots to hunt,ever. Will take first (300) hunters that show-up and sign in. 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 Camp is setup in Kentucky! One of the more attractive features at Rough River Lake WMA is the number of oxbows that can be hunted. Where to Hunt Deer in Alaska Unit 4Z saw the highest blacktail harvest in 2021, with 6,579 animals. Therefore, it seems only fitting that his pursuit of a particular giant buck actually began during a rabbit hunt in November 2012. Pendleton, Shelby, Grant and Boone round out the top five counties in this region, each with harvests of between 2,324 and 3,484 during the season. Published Oct 24, 2007 6:19 PM EDT, Ballard Wildlife Management Area Hunter cards and instruction sheets will be provided before Jan. 16 to those registered for the hunt. Location: west Kentucky Additionally, hunt data for most Redlands WMA hunts . Make sure your deer is 15in wide or it will cost you. 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. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I think I may get drawn this coming season. 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. For a $24 license, you may kill 3 antlered deer and 213 does. 2023-2024 archery dates will be announced later in 2023.; 2022-23 Tennessee Deer Season Walnut Road, Lot #WP001 , Boaz, KY 42027 (Graves County) Size: 21.5 acres . . Signups will not be accepted once all slots have been filled. For a long time it's been a consistent producer of quality bucks on both public and private land. Rough River Lake WMA was not a top producing county for Kentucky public land deer hunting in 2020, but it is still a place where a hunter can get away from pressure and find nice deer. At 195-inches there's good reason why. Horseback riding allowed on maintained roads. Killed the biggest deer I have "ever" killed there on a quota hunt. Hopefully by archery season you will have a game plan that will give you the best chance to get one with a bow. Yes it was. Photo Gallery See all Photos 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. You may be able to find areas in which multiple hollers converge into one open bottom, as well. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.) Always saw several deer and tons of buck sign. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. The Cartecay section of this WMA (about 5,062 acres) is reserved for archers only. You are using an out of date browser. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. Number of Fields: 6+ Crop: 20+ acres, Sunflower. Kentucky Ridge Forest WMA was one of the most successful Eastern Kentucky public land areas last year with 42 bucks harvested. 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. 5 Underdated Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for Deer Hunting In Kentucky. There are deer in there, but the horse people screwing around with their dogs will likely increase the difficulty of a hunt. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. 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. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Most hunting and fishing opportunities align with Kentucky state seasons and bag limits. 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. No permanent stands, etc. Size: 8,600 acres They have tons of deer as well. Iowa Bowhunter Goes Stealth Mode with a Tree Saddle to Bag 194-inch Non-typical, Missouri Hunter Shoots 25-point Ozark Giant with Limited Time to Hunt, Hunters Must Lead the Fight Against Invasive Species, Understanding Non-Verbal Whitetail Communication, A Look Back at No. Lake Beshear is part of Pennyrile and it has some of the best bass fishing in the area. 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. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. It's a question a lot of wildlife biologists and trophy hunters in other states probably have asked themselves. We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. But, I also do not think I was nearly aggressive enough in pursuing a mature buck on the property. Steep hills of the Appalachian Mountains make for limited access and will push even the most physically fit. "There's a selective mindset among many hunters and landowners, which results in most small bucks getting a free pass.". i also agree about about your timing. Thanks! It may not display this or other websites correctly. We hunt all over Alabama (private and public). But a clearly defined chunk of Kentucky is a great place to start your search. 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! 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. For more on record-class bow bucks from Kentucky and across North America, visit Pope and Young Club. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. The Bluegrass State's production of older bucks quickly began to rise. | Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. Opportunities are abundant in this state, with a population of around 900,000 deer and about seven hunters per square mile. They're well equipped to fill buck tags at the time of year when antlered deer are most vulnerable. I know they are there. 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.". . 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. Hiwassee and Yuchi wildlife refuges have growing deer herds the state would. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. You need look no further than the bulletin board in Uncle Lees sporting goods store in Greenville for pictorial proof of Peabodys potential. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. They are categorized into high, moderate and low management levels. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Several years back the population was much better than it is now. Id recommend the closest one to your house. I always hunt about 100 from the road in the small strip of woods. While it may be hard to replicate that harvest, there are still big bucks lurking around Pennyrile. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. Participating hunters must use Telecheck, the departments phone-in or online reporting system, to register their deer harvest. Regulations The hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. Take bowhunters advice and scout if you get a chance. 5 because the lack of quality bucks that I have seen. While it's tempting to say the one-buck limit simply forced hunters to become more selective in buck harvest, that might not be the full answer. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. The area offers waterfowl, turkey, deer and small game hunting along with fishing and hiking. The strip of woods conects the A area (no hunting) and private land. 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! Thanks! 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!! You are using an out of date browser. Question on West Point WMA deer restrictions. It's that you have to be at least 14 years old in order to ride an eBike on the public road. Missouri's metropolitan areas are a complex mix of municipal and county governments, each with its own jurisdiction and set of laws. Hunters in Crittenden took 3,033 bucks during the 2013 season. As a reminder, results are missing for several 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 seasons hunts. when you hunted was the wma divided into tracts? 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. You can park in a few different spots along Georgetown Rd, or you can drive up and around to Old Columbus and park there. (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. These areas range from a few hundred acres to the 22,000-acre Rich Mountain WMA in northwestern Georgia. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. Total Harvest 2020: 25 Bucks: 13 Does: 12. Anyone been up to kentucky in search of a wma Buck? James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. Antler restrictions at the Cumberland Plateau site have limited the harvest for the. Any resident or nonresident may apply for quota hunts. Whitley's articles have appeared in various print and online magazines, including "GQ," "Details," "Southern Living" and "Cooking Light. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. NOTE: Some of the below hunts may be by pre-application lottery. JavaScript is disabled. ZIP: 42327. The archery areas on Campbell were like hunting in a park. I'd hunt Illinois. According to the biologist, some biologists in the agency also believe the advent of affordable digital trail cameras has played a big role. 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. 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. Good deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game hunting. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. Speaking from experience. The report *will be* updated to include results for bear-only and bear/deer hunts at a later date. Now Kentucky taxidermists stay plenty busy mounting big bucks. Deer hunts offered include a shotgun-only, youth-mentor hunt at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Dec. 15-18. October 22, 2021 6:19 PM Timothy Ring, a 55-year-old hunter in rural western Tennessee, told his family on Tuesday morning that he was going to work on his deer stand, according to the sheriff. The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. I think I have 2 priority points. 1 Pope and Young Bucks Before They Were Beat, Two Brothers' Shed Hunting Strategy Yields Non-Typical Match Set in Missouri, Potential Kentucky State Record Crossbow Typical Shot in Hemp Field, Night Hunting for Predators Will Help Your Deer Herd, Michigan Hunter Shoots 200-class Non-typical After Oversleeping That Morning, Saskatchewan Hunter Finds Target Sheds After Looking for Multiple Days, Dr. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. In my experiences, most hunters do not do this at Rich WMA. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. The man reportedly shot his wife in the chest then . Whatever the reason, Kentucky has indeed managed to find the "sweet spot" of hunting opportunity for trophy deer. In the eastern half of Kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. It will tell you how many were killed each year and with what weapon. Shooting range (for single projectile firearms only; no shotshells or pistols allowed) open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-sunset & Sundays noon-sunset. Just want to try something new this year. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. However, I just love the moment to be with my father as we try and tag out. 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 While some hunting is allowed, some animals are protected, including turtles, crawfish and bullfrogs. ZIP: 42056. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Give a Gift In some areas, a user permit is required. Search the dept website and check harvest numbers on wmas. Selected hunters may bring a hunting party totaling no more than 10 members, including the administrator and designated co-administrator. More than 41,000 acres of deer hunting are open only to bowhunters on 27 of Georgia's WMAs. Archery/crossbow quota hunt from the third Monday in October through Nov. 30, except when closed during the quota hunt that starts the first Saturday in November. Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. Written by Mike Collins Kentuckians Cody Likins and Jakob Begley won the 2020 Quest Hunt Company Deer Hunting Competition. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. If I had a choice of hunting Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri or IllinoisKentucky would be my last pick. 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* The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. JavaScript is disabled. The other four counties in the top five were close behind, with hunters bagging between 2,222 and 2,470 bucks per county. Like another said just head to nearest wma and scout. We are located in Crofton, Ky, and have several beautiful properties that are the perfect home for big bucks. The grouse season in Kentucky runs from November to February, varying based on zone, with the permission of hunting ruffed grouse. 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. Spring squirrel hunting in Kentucky can be one of the most fun times of the year! I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. 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. . In Oklahoma, Osage county holds the record for most bucks harvested during the archery season with 681 bucks during the 2019-20 season . There is a lot of good places to hunt. Kentucky Elk Guides Ask for Changes for 2022 Season, Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Offers Great Hunting in Northern Kentucky, The only thing I find more fun than killing a gobbler each spring is getting my hands on all of the new products that I can take with me into the woods. Deer. Location: west Kentucky Either way..we'll give it 110% effort and just maybe see a good deer come bythanks again and I wish all of you the best this year! I'd think I'd start there. During the 2013 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. There were tracks that were open to hunting and others closed to hunting. Do your own research and scout some of the places you come up with. If you're going to hunt in November, one of those would be better due to no gun hunters. 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. Here's his full story. 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. Location: Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Counties, Total Harvest 2020: 39 Bucks: 24 Does: 15, Terrain: Moderate;; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. Peabody Wildlife Management Area 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. The Kentucky river wma in Henry co is really good. I will once again be maintaining a report detailing the results for WMA Deer hunts for the 2022/2023 season. It gets hit pretty hard! WMA located approximately 10 miles west of Henderson, KY, consists of 6 units. July 26, 2022 By Bernie Barringer. There will not be a staffed check station for the hunt because of crowding concerns and the potential for spreading COVID-19. 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. This allows them to keep an eye out for any predator or hunter that may enter the bedding area. This will be some of the most difficult terrain to hunt in Kentucky. I got drawn for a quota here and have never been there.Does anybody know anything about this place any help is appreciated. I'll try & drive out there after work today & see if theres any new info at the hunter check station. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. 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%. Therefore, this is perfect for hunters who like taking their kids hunting with them. 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. However, there's one rule that we've noticed is active in almost every country. Areas designated as no hunting (pink areas on the maps) are open to year-round visitation. 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. "We have a lot of veteran hunters who aren't necessarily eager to shoot the first buck they see anyway," Yancy points out. 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.

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