Kentucky Public Land

[Steener51]

I am a newer bow hunter from Michigan & am heading to Kentucky this September (2020) to hunt whitetails
Any tips on good areas? what to expect? Areas to avoid?
Not looking to shoot a Boone & Crocket, just would like to see deer & have a chance at a decent buck Anything helps......thanks

 

[mdeerjunkie]

Never been to Kentucky. But welcome aboard!

 

[Dave N]

Welcome aboard!

 

[brownbear932008]

If it's late September I'd focus on acorns if they are dropping yet. May be a little early for them in September. I'd prefer about the second week of October because of that. Could be a tough hunt on public land without any scouting missions before hand. Also that time of year keep an eye out for rattlesnakes and copperheads they will be out and about. Hunting the western part of the state will be totally different than the eastern part. Welcome to HT.

 

[Steener51]

Thanks
Was hoping to hunt in September so I can be back in Michigan for oct 1 opener here
Thanks for the reply

 

[BluegrassBilly]

Regs:

Public Lands Hunting

fw.ky.gov

Map:

Kentucky's Hunting & Fishing Sites

kygeonet.ky.gov

If you're bow hunting, you'll have many more opportunities than the gun hunters. Look at small parcels of larger WMAs for less crowded opportunities.

 

[Steener51]

Thanks BluegrassBilly!
I was looking at northern Kentucky area
Around James R Rich WMA & John A Kleber WMA
I’m guessing the larger WMA areas & Daniel Boone Nat Forest get more hunters