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Title: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: bigjames50 on March 28, 2017, 08:52:27 PM
A friend and myself are looking to do a Out of state Kentucky public land hunt this year. I know there are a lot of wma's, and DBNF has lots of land. Just wondering what everyone's opinion is on public hunting in Kentucky? I've been hunting Ohio public ground for 10+ years and have had lots of success and very few issues.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: bigjames50 on March 28, 2017, 08:58:08 PM
I forgot to mention that we would be going down opening weekend.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: darron on March 28, 2017, 09:08:33 PM
I Know a guy who goes to piedbody every year and does well. His only complaint were the snakes called wipers? I guess the darn things rare up in ya like a cobra lol
Title: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: jwright8 on March 28, 2017, 09:52:30 PM
Some good WMAs in KY. As far as DBNF goes, it is usually very tough hunting.

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Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: Roost 1 on March 28, 2017, 10:12:57 PM
Lbl, dbnf or Peabody..... DBNF prolly has the most birds and the toughest terrain.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: EKyhookr on March 29, 2017, 05:44:14 AM
What part  of the state you wanting to hunt?
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: bigjames50 on March 29, 2017, 06:37:14 AM
Doesn't really matter to us. Just looking for a decent place to go.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: tha bugman on March 29, 2017, 08:49:55 AM
I have heard good things.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: turkeyfoot on March 29, 2017, 09:10:19 AM
If you hunt DB better like climbing hills plenty there and the old gobbler will always be on the opposite Mtn that your on
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: bigjames50 on March 29, 2017, 04:48:36 PM
Thanks for all the info.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 29, 2017, 05:58:00 PM
 If you've got a boat some good WMA s around lakes in East KY.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: bigjames50 on March 30, 2017, 12:38:13 PM
Anyone hunted the Grayson lake WMA? I'm not finding much info about it other than what's on the Kentucky Dnr website.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: EKyhookr on March 30, 2017, 02:46:17 PM
I live near Grayson, good numbers. Never hunted there know some who have and had good luck. Like earlier if u have a boat it would make it easier at Grayson. Yatesville is within an hour of there also, lots of birds there also but again a boat would make it much easier.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: bigjames50 on April 07, 2017, 09:05:54 PM
We've decided to give DBNF a try. As of now the plan is to head toward the mill creek area and give that a shot. Anyone hunted in that area?
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on April 11, 2017, 07:00:44 PM
Kleber WMA In Owen.CO Has A Alot OF Birds.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: Kylongspur88 on April 11, 2017, 07:49:47 PM
Quote from: kyturkeyhunter4 on April 11, 2017, 07:00:44 PM
Kleber WMA In Owen.CO Has A Alot OF Birds.

KY river wma has good hunting too
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: Mabren2 on April 11, 2017, 09:13:41 PM
The KY River WMA consists of several tracts that are within a few miles of one another which would allow you to move around some if needed, and Kleber wouldn't be far away either. I haven't turkey hunted either, but do live in the area. They are in a fantastic hunting area, and there has to be birds there. Can't really speak on hunting pressure, because I haven't hunted them, but they are in pretty remote areas. Definitely worth a look.
Title: Re: DIY Kentucky Public Hunt
Post by: bigjames50 on April 12, 2017, 12:40:35 PM
Thanks for the info